May 5, 2025 binder introduces new M12 L- and T-coded connectors featuring stainless steel locking mechanisms, ensuring the highest levels of reliability and durability in demanding industrial environments. With the launch of the latest 813 (T-coded) and 823 (L-coded) series field attachable M12 connectors, binder is expanding its portfolio with particularly robust solutions. The connectors…
May 5, 2025 AutomationDirect has added Helukabel’s HELUKAT industrial Ethernet and Profinet cables featuring a halogen-free, flame-retardant, and durable construction built to support a variety of industrial requirements. New Type B, Type B Hybrid (with power conductors), Type R, and Type C Profinet cables are designed to provide reliable data transmission in dynamic or harsh…
Carlo Gavazzi Automation has announced the launch of its new series of CON Series M8 and M12 IP67 PVC Cordsets. Expanding beyond its existing cordset offering, Carlo Gavazzi Automation is now also producing single-ended and double-ended A-coded cordsets at its production facility in Lithuania. This further enhances its ability to offer comprehensive solutions for a…
RS offers a comprehensive collection of RS PRO brand control panel products essential for industrial operations ranging from food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and original equipment manufacturing to power, water, and gas utilities. Power electronic systems are central to almost all forms of industrial production, represent considerable investments, and pose serious safety risks. So, it’s critically important to keep them running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is where control cabinets come in.
Amphenol RF is excited to announce the expansion of its locking cable assembly portfolio with configurations utilizing high-frequency SMA connectors. The secure locking feature of the locking connector on these cable assemblies increases the necessary force required to de-mate the connector, making them ideal for strenuous applications that undergo continuous movement or vibrations. The 1.13 mm cabling used on these assemblies is easily routable, and comes in pre-configured lengths of 50 mm to 400 mm.
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce the new SMA to SMA plug RG-188 cable assembly into its extensive cable assembly portfolio. The white colored RG-188 coaxial cable provides a balance of flexibility and performance, making them well-suited for high-frequency signal transmission in space-constrained areas. RG-188 cable resists temperatures of up to 205 °C, is pliable and has increased shielding effectiveness compared to other cable types
Phoenix Contact’s expanded BC modular housing series gives building automation engineers more design flexibility. The family now includes new enclosures with Push-in connection and upper housings in more widths. For the first time, Push-in PCB terminal blocks are available for the BC 17,8 (1 HP). The FKDSO 1,5 and FKDSO 2,5 terminal blocks make it possible to implement future-proof applications with up to 16 positions per module. The coordinated housing and connection system reduces design time for developers. The 3.5- and 5-mm pitch terminal blocks are designed for currents up to 22 A. They come in three and four positions and can easily be combined in a single upper part.
AutomationDirect has added METEcon multi-wire connectors that feature quality and cost-effective inserts and housings. Inserts are available in multiple pole configurations from 2 poles plus ground up to 108 poles plus ground, with screw or crimp termination types and sizes ranging from 26 to 12 AWG, 10 to 80 Amps. METEcon housings are made of die-cast aluminum with a polyester powder finish or self-extinguishing thermoplastic. They are suitable for use in electrical panels, power connections, and other industrial applications.
binder is expanding its portfolio: The Easy Locking Connector (ELC) of the 570 series, originally developed for homecare applications and already proven in many medical applications, is now also available in black. This new color variant is the result of increased demand from the industry. The shock- and vibration-resistant ELC remains available in a 12-pin version.
The KEL-DPFR cable entry plates make it possible to insert several cables with different diameters from 3 to 28 mm and seal them in accordance with up to IP66. A great benefit when the exact cable diameter is not known in advance. Due to the flexibility and unique pyramid shape of the membranes, routing and flexible positioning of rigid cables is much easier compared to using conventional cable glands.
Banner’s Field Wireable Connectors with Slide Lock Terminals make connector assembly fast and intuitive. With color-coded terminals and a screwless design, these IP68-rated connectors assemble 3x faster than screw terminals, delivering reliable performance in demanding environments. Simply insert a prepared wire into the matching color-coded terminal and secure it by sliding the lock mechanism into place. No tools. No screws. Just a straightforward, reliable connection with less effort and in less time.
Torsion is a particular type of load for cables and wires that requires cables to possess special characteristics. Otherwise, users could be faced with damaged cables and operational disruptions. This article will show you what effects torsion can have on electrical connections and what to pay attention to when selecting torsion-resistant cables.
RS now offers Phoenix Contact’s growing line of terminal blocks equipped with its innovative Push-X connection technology, which is tested and proven to facilitate wired connections that are user-friendly, flexible, durable, reliable, repairable, and safe. Connectivity is at the core of all electrical and electronic technologies. But it plays a particularly vital role in facilitating the effective operation of the densely interconnected and automated Industry 4.0 technologies that are essential to overcoming common industrial market challenges, including unplanned downtime, new safety and sustainability demands, and cost constraints.
The modular interface system (MIS) is a split cable entry for cables with and without connectors in combination with industrial connectors 3A or 4A. An industrial connector of size 3A or 4A can be plugged directly onto the frame. Cables with a diameter of 1 to 15 mm can be routed, sealed and strain relieved in accordance with EN 62444. The cable entry frame consists of a frame (mounting housing for the 3A/4A socket insert), a cover, two screws and a locking element.
Meet the power demands of modern industrial automation with Banner’s M12 L-Code Cordsets, engineered with larger terminals, pins, and wires to deliver up to 16 amps of pass-through power per pin—four times the capacity of other M12 connectors—while saving 40% more space than traditional 7/8-inch connectors. Available in male, female, and double-ended configurations for organized and efficient wiring, these cordsets deliver the power and performance needed for decentralized I/O and compact motors.
AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GPB1 and GPB2 series enclosed-style terminal blocks to provide a safe and reliable way to connect multiple electrical circuits to a single power source. The GPB1 series terminal blocks are ultra-compact, offering time-saving multiple wire connection options for a variety of control panel applications. The GPB2 series terminal blocks feature a space-saving modular design and an innovative interlocking system for easy multi-pole assembly.