Mill-Max Introduces Low Profile Solder Cup Headers
I know that I have said in the past that some new products could be game changers, but Mill-Max’s new Low-Profile Solder Cup Headers are the real deal! These Solder Cup Headers replace the need for soldering wires directly to the PCB or bulky connectors redundant! According to Mill-Max, “low profile solder cup header delivering […]
2017 A Year In Review!
This year has seen the continued march for miniaturisation and the desire to reduce the footprint of new product designs. One of the biggest challenges in Cable Assembly is balancing connectors that are small with their ability to handle the electrical requirements of the signals they carry. In particular Molex’s PicBlade connector series have become […]
A Blog High Temperature Connectors from ITT Cannon
If you have products that are working in extreme environments but struggle to find connectors that can withstand very high temperatures, then look no further… Introducing ITT Cannon’s Ultra High-Temp Micro-MDM Connectors. The Ultra High Temp Micro-MDM series is qualification tested to withstand 230º C continuous operating temperature for 500 hours and meets the harsh […]
Neat tricks that resolves problems and a handy tip on product design.
When designing for interconnection take a little time to consider field repairs and ease of identifying cables. Remembering repairs are very costly as you have to spend time doing work you’re not getting paid for! So with this in mind it would be worth spending a little time making repairs quicker if there anything that could […]
A Blog on HUBER+SUHNER’s Enviroflex Environmentally Friendly Cable
I’m always a passionate advocate for any innovation that reduces our impact on the environment so I am pleased to see major manufacturers leading the way in investing on new technology. HUBER+SUHNER say “High-temperature RG types contain PTFE and FEP. HUBER+SUHNER Enviroflex replaces these expensive, halogen-containing polymers with cross-linked PE and RADOX®. The temperature range […]
JST JFA CONNECTOR (J300 Series (J-FAT))
This week I want to introduce you to the JST JFA connector series. We think it’s great because like most great things it’s simple in design and easy to use. With a 5.08mm pitch this connector series is designed for 18 – 14 awg wires and a great alternative to using terminal blocks or […]
Introducing Molex ValuSeal™
This week I want to tell you all about the new Molex ValuSeal™ it’s pretty new so I’m quite excited to see how it does out in the industry. In short the ValuSeal™ is a IP65 a rated connector system with positive latching and integrated environmental seals. It is set to compete directly with other […]
Fiber Optic Connectors: A quick and simple guide!
This week I am going to give you an overview of common fibre connectors in use today. I get asked a lot about which connectors to use and this following guide should give you an idea of what is out there and is best suited to your application. I have also spoilt you with a […]
A Blog on the history of electrical wire.
This week is the 170’th birthday of Thomas Edison inventor and all-round scientific superstar. But where would he be without the humble electrical wire? Often overlooked but without the vital important role that insulated electrical wire played in the development of electrical devices the modern electrical / electronic revolution would have never been able to […]
A Guide on Cable Flammability Ratings.
This week we are going to give you an overview of the different flammability ratings used in cables the aim of which it to help make better choices when selecting cables that best fit their end location or environment. Firstly what is a flammability rating? The official definition is “UL 94, the Standard for Safety […]
