Cables/Connecting

Now in stock at PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol 62IP range of miniature bayonet-lock connectors, which feature IP67 environmental protection and a moulded thermoplastic construction that makes them particularly well suited to industrial applications.

At Infrarail 2008, the HARTING Technology Group is featuring a broad range of interconnection solutions for the modern rail industry, including connectors for power and signal transmission as well as industrial Ethernet components to support new networking technologies.

Leading cable solutions provider, Lapp Group, has announced the publication of its 2008 main product catalogue, a 1000-plus page cable reference book that will find wide interest among users of all types of cables and cable accessories. The new catalogue, which has the theme “Where Brands Perform”, provides comprehensive details about every Lapp product including full technical data, applications information and ordering criteria.

Designed as a replacement for two circular connectors, the Cm2 series low voltage connectors from ITT Cannon provide maximum power in a minimum size package featuring 50% less weight than conventional circular connectors. Also 50% shorter than comparable circular connectors and benefiting from a low profile design, the devices are ideal for small servo motors requiring low power (up to 3A) in applications where space is at a premium such as indus...

To make it easy for customers to quickly specify the most suitable product for their application, Lapp has introduced a connector finding facility called “Connector Selector”. According to Lapp’s Matt Ansell, this online facility is the first of its kind and joins the “Cable Selector” facility introduced earlier this year when the company announced its remodelled website.

Camden Electronics has launched a new range of terminal strips that features snap-in strain reliefs to protect wires from twisting, fraying or pull-out due to stresses and strains when mounted.

AVX Corporation has introduced new 5036 series secure, high reliability locking SIM connectors targeted primarily at the GSM market. The connectors employ a push/push card insertion method, giving a clear indication that card has been located properly, and feature Card Detection to show that a card is present. All devices in the 5036 series have a locking facility.

Within the CmX range of servo motor connectors from ITT Cannon new Cm5 connectors feature the highest maximum current of 40A for motor flanges of up to 150x150mm. Designed as a replacement for two circular connectors, Cm5 series connectors benefit from a minimum size package and can be installed simply and at low cost. Compared to conventional circular connectors, the devices feature 50% less weight and require only half the length to house the s...

Now available from ITT Interconnect Solutions is the Micro-K range of high reliability, rugged, lightweight micro-miniatures circular connectors developed using the proven twist pin micro-miniature contact technology, With factory installed contact termination to up to 24 AWG wire, Micro-K connectors can be configured to meet customer needs in lightweight, compact designs.

Harwin has released the F08 series of surface mount, 0.8mm pitch connectors for use with Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) or flat conductor planar cables. Supplied in tubes and tape and reel packaging with two contact variations – horizontal top and horizontal bottom – SMT metal solder-down tabs provide additional strain relief. Available with 4 to 30 contacts, F08 connectors are also zero insertion force devices, simplifying assembly and mini...