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Cables & Accessories

D-Sub demand drives connector specialist’s expansion

PEI-Genesis, a leading provider of custom-engineered connector and cable interconnect solutions, has extended its partnership with global connector manufacturer Positronic across Europe and Africa.

The expansion comes after considerable demand from customers in these regions. As of June 25, 2021, enginee­rs in Africa and Europe can benefit from PEI-Genesis’s value-add service of Positronic connectors. This service involves custom configuring the vast range of standard Positronic D-Subminiature connectors from component stock, meaning greater choice with shorter lead times.

Nexans ensures SSEN with business continuity for Kintyre to Hunterston subsea transmission link

Nexans team has been sought by SSEN Transmission for consultancy services to support a business continuity strategy for its critical high voltage transmission link between Kintyre and Hunterston.

The subsea cable system was installed and commissioned by Nexans in 2015. The consultancy services will identify the optimum monitoring, repair and restoration regime to keep the link operating reliably with maximum uptime throughout the rest of its projected 40-year plus life.

The 230 kV, 240 MVA link between Kintyre in Argyll and Hunterston in North Ayrshire was installed as part of SSEN…

New website for Wrexham Mineral Cables provides wide-ranging content on fire safety issues

Wrexham Mineral Cables, a leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral cables, has announced the launch of its upgraded website.

As well as a completely fresh look, the website – www. wrexhammineralcables. com ( http: //www. wrexhammineralcables. com) – has been designed to provide both new and existing customers with access to detailed information about Mineral Insulated Copper Cable ( MICC) , which is seen by many as the only true fire survival cable.

Presented in a simple to navigate format, alongside product information and technical data, the website also features a series of…

Locate cables fast with new Tone and Probe from TREND Networks

TREND Networks launches a new Tone and Probe for easy and dependable tracing of all types of copper cables, including data, telephone, electrical and COAX.

“All installers, engineers, and integrators need to find some sort of cable or wire, yet many are using low cost, unreliable tools to do this, and simply hoping for the best, ” says Tim Widdershoven, Marketing Director for TREND Networks. “Now, they can depend on our Tone and Probe as the kit bag essential for faster, more accurate cable tracing in any commercial or residential application. ”

The new Tone Generator features…

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY TO TEST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY’S USE IN UPGRADING TRANSMISSION CABLE

The New York Power Authority ( NYPA) is launching a demonstration project with a Sweden-based technology company to explore the use of artificial intelligence as part of a long-term upgrade strategy for the Y-49 Long Island Sound Cable that transports power from Westchester to Long Island.

The Electric Power Research Institute's ( EPRI) Incubatenergy® Labs program recently announced the selection of Eneryield of Gothenburg, Sweden as one of 20 startup companies that will conduct accelerated demonstrations of their technologies with utilities and EPRI as part of Incubatenergy Labs’…

Schneider Electric enhances Lisse range with weatherproof wiring accessories

Schneider Electric ( https: //www. se. com/uk/en/) , the leader in energy management and automation, has expanded its popular Lisse range ( https: //www. se. com/uk/en/product-range-presentation/62628-lisse/) of wiring accessories to include a weatherproof range.

The Lisse weatherproof range is the newest addition providing complete IP66 protection across the entire portfolio of Lisse switches, sockets and multi-use enclosures. Manufactured from weather resistant PVC, the weatherproof range is suitable for a wide range of applications and is totally protected against dust and water.

Corrosion resistant Nautilus Cable assemblies with IP68 and IP69K protection

Designed to withstand extremely harsh environments, Nautilus cable assemblies with stainless steel ( 303) SMA connectors offer peak performance against corrosion. They are rated to IP67, IP68 and, for the first time in the Nautilus range, IP69K for high pressure and high temperature washdown protection.
The SMA interface makes it one of the smallest solutions in the market specified to IP69K. Combined with a stainless steel body, the new Nautilus connectors offer excellent corrosion resistance in a compact package. In addition, a choice of o-ring materials is available to further…

Three-level terminals with push-in connection

CONTA-CLIP expands its terminal block range featuring push-in connection for 2. 5 mm² cross sections, adding the new PIKD three-level initiator terminals and multi-wire terminals. Push-in connection allows for easy, time-saving wire insertion without tools.

The PIKD line is designed for 500 V rated voltage and 20 A rated current. The terminals can withstand a rated surge voltage of 6 kV. They comply with overvoltage category III and pollution degree 3. The compact terminals are 5. 1 mm wide, 56. 2 mm high and, depending on the model, 86 mm or 102 mm long. Their slim, tall housing…

ELLIS FOCUSES ON NON-METALLIC MARKET WITH SOLUS LAUNCH

Ellis Patents has boosted the strength of its product offering with the launch of Solus – a range of non-metallic single cable clamps suitable for cables from Ø25 to Ø75mm.

Designed, developed and manufactured at Ellis’ North Yorkshire headquarters, Solus is made from a high strength glass-filled nylon and joins Trident – a trefoil clamp – as part of its expanding non-metallic product range.

Danny Macfarlane, managing director of Ellis, said: “Non-metallic cable cleats have been very popular in mainland Europe for many years, and their use is now growing swiftly in the UK and many of…

HellermannTyton secures cable assemblies for Telecom Connections Ltd

HellermannTyton, leading manufacturer and supplier of cable management solutions, has recently joined forces with cable assembly manufacturers, Telecom Connections Ltd ( TCL) , to streamline TCL’s production lines and reduce manual operations.

With the aim to reduce downtime and move away from manual methods of fitting cable ties to its cable assemblies, TCL approached HellermannTyton for a solution. Working closely with TCL to understand its requirements, HellermannTyton recommended its automatic cable binding solution to enhance production speed, quality and reliability.