Metal hoses and braid, available in ¼-inch to 12-inch diameters, offer strength and durability in a wide range of fluid transfer applications. A full line of hoses offered by U.S. Hose Corp (formerly Senior Flexonics) is available for working temperatures from cryogenic applications to 1800° F and pressures ranging from vacuum to 2660 psig. Custom…
Cory Thiel to Lead WAGO Interconnect Division
GERMANTOWN, WI — Cory Thiel has joined WAGO Corporation as Product Manager — Interconnect to oversee the growth of: Printed Circuit Board-mount terminal blocks and connectors, Multi Connection System (pluggable PCB connectors), 773 Series WALL-NUTS™, 222 Series LEVER-NUTS™ and the 770 Series WINSTA® plug-in connectors. Thiel brings substantial depth and a breadth of electromechanical experience…
Industrial Ethernet Connectors from Weidmuller
RICHMOND, VA — Weidmuller introduces a new series of Industrial Ethernet connectors designed to stand up to the demands of industrial environments. Featuring STEADYTEC® technology, this new line of robust plug-in connectors is 10 gigabit-capable, modular and provides universal IP 67 solutions for copper and fiber optic cabling across all Ethernet standards. STEADYTEC connectors are…
FasTest’s WEH 17 Series Connector
Minneapolis, MN–FasTest’s WEH 17 Series connector is fast and ideal for calibration of control valve actuators during manufacturing or in field applications where precision is critical to keeping control valve actuators performing reliably at maximum efficiency. Whether the control valve actuator is newly manufactured and calibrated to open or close at 3 to 15 psi…
FasTest’s MIT-TM TwistMate® Connector
Minneapolis, MN–FasTest's MIT-TM TwistMate® connector is specifically designed for connecting to the recessed 1/4″ NPTF transmitter manifold port (IEC 61518 2.126 (54) as well as 1/4″ side manifold ports. The unique “twist to connect” action provides a leak tight connection using no thread sealants or wrench tightening for vacuum or pressure testing to 2500 psi.…
3M Introduces New Mini-Clamp II Connectors
AUSTIN, Texas–3M recently announced two new additions to the 3M Mini-Clamp Connector family of products, the Mini-Clamp II Wiremount Plug, 371 Series and Wiremount Socket, 373 Series. The new connectors provide durable, reliable and easy field termination interconnection for I/O applications commonly found in a wide range of sensor control systems — including factory automation…
FasTest’s TwistMate® Connector
Minneapolis, MN–FasTest's MET-PT Series TwistMate® connector is designed specifically to connect and seal threaded pipe. The ends of steel pipe are often sharp from the cutting and threading process, and this abrasive surface can cause premature seal failure. FasTest engineers have addressed this problem with the TwistMate MET-PT Series connector, featuring a unique seal design…
Wago Expands Headquarters
GERMANTOWN, WI — WAGO Corporation is pleased to announce the completion of the expansion of its North American headquarters. The expansion, which began in August ’07, has significantly increased WAGO’s product manufacturing and storage capacity from 60,000 sq. ft. to 75,000 sq. ft., complete with 36,000 product locations. www.wago.com ::Design World::
Wireless connectivity
Radio Frequency (RF) units connect directly to sensor or control signals. They form peer-to-peer networks with event-reporting messaging, self-checking messaging, and secure data encryption. An industrial strength transmitter unit (full 1 W) lets users quickly and easily connect thousands of I/O contacts throughout a facility or across a wide radius. Each protocol converter, or gateway,…
Copper Compression Connectors
A line of UTILUX copper compression terminals is made from high conductivity, seamless, ETP copper. The line is precision heat-treat tempered for enhanced crimping performance. Each terminal and splice is tin-plated for corrosion resistance. The line is compatible with cable ranging from 6AWG to 1,000 MCM and accommodates termination with compact, compressed, or stranded copper…