Electrical distribution > Cables and connectors

New material could help cut future energy losses

27 April, 2009

A new material developed in UK universities could be deployed in the future to conduct electricity more efficiently.


Inline connectors

25 March, 2009

Aqua Safe is a range of inline connectors made from polycarbonate and glass-filled nylon, to suit a wide range of cable sizes, together with screwed and flanged bulkhead housings, and sealing caps.


Archicentre warns of hot weather stress on electrical wiring

16 February, 2009

Recent hot weather is placing condiserable load on electrical wiring in homes, but exposing some residents to the risk of fires due to sub-standard or inadequate installations.


Quick-connect wiring system

03 February, 2009

The M16 powerfast wiring system comprises cordsets and 2-, 3- and 4-pin connectors and tees in compact form factors for machine power distribution and motor control, providing a time- and cost-saving replacement for traditional hard-wiring installations.


Crimp lugs for flexible cables

03 February, 2009

Dual System by Elpress AB is designed for crimping copper lugs onto flexible or welding cables. The copper lug is first crimped with a conventional hexagonal crimp, then, while the hex dies are still closed, a sequential indent crimp is performed.


Minifast 19-pin industrial connector

01 February, 2009

The minifast connector line has been expanded with the addition of a 19-pin connector to address more applications.


Broadcast connectors

01 October, 2008

Fischer Connectors has improved the design of its 1051 Triax Connector.


RFI shielded desktop enclosure

01 October, 2008

The InterMeZo 19" desktop enclosure is based on a flexible frame work construction composed of profiles and angle connectors, allowing the quick assembly of individual sizes.


ConPower circular connector range

01 October, 2008

The ConPower circular connectors range consists of two lines: the P30 has the M23 threaded locking systems, while the P70 has the M40 system.


WS60 cable actuated position sensor

01 October, 2008

The cable actuated position sensor WS60 operates in 15, 30 and 60 m measurement ranges. Designed for use with elevators, the durable sensor provides an accuracy of up to 0.025%.


Cordsets with shielding option

01 October, 2008

The 6- and 8-pin M23 powerfast connectors are now available as moulded cordsets, which may also be completely shielded by connecting a braided shield directly to the connector’s coupling nuts.


Power and I/O interconnects

01 September, 2008

Samtec has added rugged interface products, including PowerStrip/55 high-power interconnects and AccliMate and LifeJack I/O interfaces, to its product line.


Allen-Bradley IEC terminal block range

01 September, 2008

The Allen-Bradley IEC terminal block range has been extended to provide increased functionality and installation flexibility, while saving panel space and set uptime.


Lightweight connectors

01 August, 2008

Fischer Connectors has released the AluLite range of lightweight aluminium circular push pull connectors, which are significantly lighter than typical metal connectors.


Junction bricks

01 August, 2008

The JRBS junction bricks for Foundation Fieldbus applications provide quick connection of multiple devices to the main fieldbus trunk in remote I/O applications such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and distribution, pharmaceutical and water processing and management industries.


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