ISC Engineering    Chino, CA 91710
May 21, 2013 Built to withstand harsh applications, standard and custom IP67-rated connectors feature watertight seal and are designed to withstand shock, vibration, and corrosion. Injection over-molding, which entails 2 different shots (pre-mold and final mold), increases ruggedization. While pre-mold, made of hard durometer polypropylene, serves as protective encapsulater and helps keep contacts in place, final mold is available in various thermoplastics, such as PVC and rubber.

Watteredge LLC    Avon Lake, OH 44012
May 20, 2013 When water cooling is not feasible in high temperature conditions, Nickel Coated Flexible Copper Braid Assemblies offer heat dissipation option. Standard braids are available in 1, 1 ¼, 1 3/8, 1 ½, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in. widths with 3–5 7/8 in. long ferrules. Connectors are manufactured to compensate for vibration and expansion/contraction of bus bars. Offering current capacity up to 3,200 A, units are suited for computers, fuel cells, power generation/transmission, switchgear, and transformers.

Conec Corp.    Garner, NC 27529
May 17, 2013 Rated to IP67, ODVA-compliant LC Series duplex fiber optic connectors provide mechanical stability, temperature resistance, and vibration immunity. Connectors use optical fiber nonconductive riser breakout cables rated for outdoor usage/direct burial and have 1/6 turn bayonet coupling. Also available, IP67-rated 7/8 Series circular connector, used as option on distribution cabinet for DC output utilizing metal housing with threaded connect features, offers output currents of 10 A max.

Watteredge LLC    Avon Lake, OH 44012
May 17, 2013 Flexible, copper braid assemblies are suited for heat dissipation in high-current applications when water cooling is not possible. Able to be made to specifications, these flexible connectors are also manufactured to compensate for vibration and expansion/contraction of bus bars as well as to deliver minimum resistance values. Current capacity to 3,200 A is available, and standard braids are available in 9 widths from 1–6 in. Copper can be bare or plated with silver, nickel, or tin.

connectBlue Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
May 15, 2013 Features such as WLAN dual-band functionality and omnidirectional, 11 cm, external stub antenna with RPSMA connector enable RWE251s to be used in 2.4 and 5 GHz ISM bands and flexible placement. Based on WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi), IP65-rated and ready-to-use adapter operates from -30 to +65°C and offers user seamless roaming and redundancy. It suits industrial/medical applications where Ethernet cable needs to be replaced with wireless connection.

Conec Corp.    Garner, NC 27529
May 09, 2013 Suitable for harsh applications, IP67-Rated RJ45 Connectors feature Ethernet I/O ports with 1/6th turn dual bayonet in-line coupler that can be used as true in-line extension. Coupling mechanism is compliant with IEC 61076-3-106 and provides protection against contamination and moisture. Available with black polyester plastic or ABS nickel-plated plastic housing, connectors are dustproof and weatherproof, with silicone ring seal that makes watertight connection if mounted to panel.

AVX Corp.    Raleigh, NC 27604
May 08, 2013 Intended for solid-state lighting, 9296 Series enables single-contact placement, expanding design functionality in wire-to-board applications. Surface-mount, single-poke, dual-beam contact system features optimized solder pad and closed-box design that captures wires from all sides. Accepting 12-20 AWG solid and stranded wires, contacts are rated for 10–20 A, depending on AWG. RoHS-compliant contacts, made of tin-over-nickel-plated copper alloy, operate from -40 to +125°C.

AVX Corp.    Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
May 07, 2013 Suited for linear LED lighting applications, coplanar 70-9159 horizontal contact system absorbs X- and Y-axis assembly tolerances and provides gold-to-gold active contact interface. Contacts remove insulator from connection solution, enabling LEDs to be placed in center of PCB and contacts to be individually placed on its outer edges. Contact height is 1.2 mm above PCB to prevent shadowing, and contacts may be individually spaced to support any voltage rating with 5 A current rating.

AVX Corp.    Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
May 06, 2013 Designed without plastic end-walls to minimize length, 00-9159 Series features double-sided configuration for high-density pin count, central keying rib for alignment, and tin-to-tin contact interface. Miniature units measure 1 mm in length/number of contacts and are available with 4, 6, 8, or 10 contact positions. Models with 4 and 6 positions are rated at 3 A, while 8- and 10-position models are rated at 2.5 A. Supporting 1.6 mm PCB thicknesses, 300 Vac connectors operate from -40 to +125°C.

Ashcroft Inc.    Stratford, CT 06614
May 02, 2013 Industrial-strength A2, A2X, and A4 transmitters offer accuracies up to ±0.25% FS. While A2 is offered with variety of electrical connections, analog output signals, and pressure ports to meet requirements of most industrial applications, explosion/flame proof A2X and intrinsically safe A4 are designed for hazardous environments. All feature 15–7,500 psi absolute, 5–10,000 psi gauge, and compound to 100 psi and vacuum ranges. Materials of construction differ between models.

Heason Technology Ltd    Horsham   United Kingdom
May 01, 2013 Intended for machine builders and OEMs, Slip Ring Assemblies and Rotary Joints support rotary-to-stationary transmission of electrical signals, video signals, and field buses. Precision devices include long-life gold and other precious alloy rings and brushes, with up to 96 circuits in standard designs that span miniature capsule units and large diameter packaged designs – some with through holes. Fiber-optic rotary joints are also available.

Mencom Corporation    Oakwood, GA 30566
May 01, 2013 Available in 3 and 6 ft cable lengths, C13 Locking Connectors are suitable for situations that require continuous operation. Units feature 10 A/125 V rating, 18 AWG wire gauge, and black PVC jacket. Connectors can be used in data centers to help protect data, medical devices to control and monitor without accidental interruption, and industrial automation applications since they are unaffected by vibration during process operations.

Omnetics Connector Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55432
May 01, 2013 Using squeeze-latch system that eliminates use of hand tools, Latching Micro-D™ and BiLobe® Connectors are available at .025 and .050 in. spacing and are suited for military, aerospace, and medical equipment. Panel-mounted units, available with contact counts from 9–51 positions, are built with aluminum alloy 6061 shells plated with nickel. Wired connectors include 26 AWG Teflon® insulated copper wire that provides up to 3 A/line on micro sizes, and offer 30 and 32 AWG wiring for nano-sized connectors.

Belden, Inc.    University City, MO 63105
Apr 18, 2013 Lumberg Automation molded M12 male and female right-angle connectors with 360° shielding foster reliable transmission of analog and digital data, even in environments with strong electromagnetic fields. Available as single- or double-ended cordsets for actuators/sensors, PROFIBUS and Ethernet cables, and connection cables, these shock- and vibration-resistant, IP67/IP68/IP69K-rated products operate from -25 to +85°C and feature angular design that accelerates and facilitates installations.

ILSCO    Cincinnati, OH 45227 1426
Apr 16, 2013 UL 467-Listed for grounding and bonding only, SGB-5 is manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and features electro-tin plating. Stainless steel hardware promotes corrosion resistance, while serrations in conductor wire way cuts oxidation. Suitable for use with either copper or aluminum conductor, CSA-Certified product features raised lay-in wire way to accommodate various racking systems. Clamp design eliminates need to drill mounting holes into frame and conserves installation time.

Samtec, Inc.    New Albany, IN 47151 1147
Apr 16, 2013 Featuring 10 mm profile, EXTreme Ten60Power™ ET60S/ET60T Series comes in power only or signal/power combinations. Symmetrical or asymmetrical configurations of up to 12 power blades on .217 in. pitch are available on either side of 24 signal pins on .100 in. pitch. Rated for resistance to arc for hot-pluggable applications with max voltage of 250 V, interconnect system is suited for board-to-board applications in networking, telecommunications, transportation, and military industries.

Thomas & Betts Corp.    Memphis, TN 38125
Apr 15, 2013 Made of heat-stabilized, weather- and UV-resistant polyamide 6.6 nylon, Ty-Rap® 90° Solar Panel Clips install without tools and will hold up to four No. 10 AWG cables perpendicular to panel frame. Units fit most module frames ranging in thickness from 0.060–0.120 in. and operate in temperatures from -40 to 220°F. Ability to slide along length of frame enables installers to increase tension on cables to eliminate sagging beneath photovoltaic modules.

Utility Systems Technologies    Watervliet, NY 12189
Apr 12, 2013 Current Balancer is designed for 3-phase motor applications where power source is supplying unbalanced current, causing excessive heat, and potentially premature failure. Using high-speed electronic tap switching design, unit precisely adjusts voltage which in turn will balance current to within 3% or less. Housed in NEMA-3R enclosure for outdoor installations, balancer is suited for submersible pumps used in municipalities supplying water in rural areas.

Omnetics Connector Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55432
Apr 12, 2013 Along with gold plated contacts polarized and shrouded by liquid crystal polymer insulators, SureCon 360 connectors feature over-molded shells that assist in pre-mating alignment and hold connectors securely in place. Cable jackets, strain relief system, and cable surfaces maintain flexibility while providing secure grip. Connector insulator sizes of 6, 11, and 16 positions are available with cables pre-attached, and connector body formats include in-line and protruding panel mount shells.

Pass & Seymour/Legrand    Syracuse, NY 13221
Apr 10, 2013 Available in 15 A and 20 A, 125 V versions, Hospital Grade USB Charger features two 5 Vdc USB ports that work with USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatible devices. USB Type A receptacle, featuring 2.1 A rating, eliminates need for bulky AC adapters. Receptacle has zinc-plated ground terminal screw and stainless steel auto-ground clip that assures positive ground. To prevent improper insertion of foreign objects, USB charger features tamper-resistant patented shutter system.