Industrial Technology

Han HC Modular 650 connector with crimp termination

Harting has introduced a version of its established Han HC Modular 650 high-current connector contacts with crimp termination. The new contacts are plug-compatible with existing variants with axial screw termination, and create greater design flexibility for customer applications.

21st March 2013

Harting adds solder bucket contacts to har-link metric connector range

Harting is expanding its space-saving har-link metric connector range with a version equipped with solder bucket contacts. Up to now, these connectors were supplied with an insulation displacement termination on the cable side only. The addition of solder bucket contacts now makes it easy to assemble harnesses for prototyping and test purposes without the use of special tooling.

14th March 2013

Harting extends Han-Quick Lock connector range for even greater flexibility

Harting has expanded the flexibility of its connector families fitted with Han-Quick Lock termination technology by offering connectors in two wire-gauge ranges.

7th March 2013

Brownell acquires moisture protection specialist Diatero

Brownell has announced the acquisition of Diatero France, a long time provider of humidity and moisture protection products in Europe. The acquisition brings together the considerable experience of both companies, combining knowledge of more than 70 years in the field of humidity control and moisture protection and a strong platform for European growth. The new company, Brownell-Diatero, will focus on developing new business opportunities in France and Europe.

5th March 2013

Cool agreement for ETA Enclosures and Cosmotec

A complete range of cabinet cooling solutions with the added bonus of significant cost savings is now available from ETA Enclosures UK thanks to a new joint agreement with thermal management manufacturer Cosmotec, a brand of leading German manufacturer Stulz which is highly respected for its cabinet cooling solutions. A complete range of products from small filter fans to large cabinet air conditioning products caters for both internal and external applications and is now available from ETA Enclosures.

5th March 2013

How to deal with potentially damaging condensation

The use of panel mounting dessicators will not only extend the operating life of equipment, but can also help in extending the safe working environmental limits in which the equipment can work.

5th March 2013

Tablet format enclosures for hand-held applications

Designed for portable applications where touchscreens and electro-mechanical controllers such as joysticks and rollerballs are used, the new 1599 tablet enclosure from Hammond Electronics features a low profile rounded ergonomic design, which fits comfortably into the hand to prevent operator fatigue during extended

5th March 2013

New features enhance air/water heat exchangers

Increasing their flexibility, usability, efficiency and functionality, Rittal's air/water heat/exchangers now offer a number of new features. For example, for quick and easy installation the air/water heat exchangers can now be mounted and removed completely from outside the enclosure without having to open the enclosure door.

5th March 2013

Rack and enclosure specialist opens in the UK

You'll probably recognise the name Retex straight away from the host of products that have been available for years in this country through the likes of RS, Farnell CPC and rapid. Now, though, the company has opened premises in the UK to service both distributors and OEMs directly. And while the products are clearly of high quality, what's really interesting is some of the innovations behind them.

5th March 2013

D-coded overmoulded cable assemblies

A new range of M12 D-coded overmoulded cable assemblies from Harting uses 360° screened M12 Ethernet connection cable to offer reliable data transmission, particularly in industrial environments affected by electromagnetic interference.

1st March 2013