GROUNDING MONITORS
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Built for surveillance of grounding in soldering irons and process tools, the company’s Down to Earth monitor series instantly alerts about a problem as it occurs, allowing corrective action to restore grounding and prevent further damage to sensitive components. Iron Man monitors circuit boards that can be damaged by improperly grounded soldering irons, tweezers and other hand tools; Iron Man Plus adds monitoring of the worker’s wrist strap and mat; Ground Man monitors process tools in electronic manufacturing and semiconductor environments; and Ground Man Plus adds monitoring of the operator’s wrist strap.
3M ELECTRONICS, AUSTIN, TX
www.3m.com/electronics
LINK EVALUATION KIT
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The XCede Backplane Link Evaluation Kit is available in three board materials (Isola FR406, Nelco 4000-13 or Nelco 4000-13SI), with 2 to 30-inch trace lengths. This kit helps manufacturers assess link performance against proprietary and industry standard protocols, and supports system implementation with analyses for optimal routing strategies and connector configurations resulting in reduced layer count and improved signal integrity. The kit also enables evaluation of links designed to support speeds of up to 20 Gbits/sec. According to the company, insertion-to-crosstalk ratio measurements of the XCede connector against the latest IEEE 802.3ap v3.2 standard demonstrated its ability to meet the specification for 10-Gbits/sec serial data rates, with ample margin for higher speeds once silicon becomes available.
AMPHENOL TCS, NASHUA, NH
www.amphenol-tcs.com
M12 TORQUE WRENCH
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Designed to aid in connecting/disconnecting standard M12 field-attachable cable connectors with hex-shaped locking nuts, this torque wrench helps ensure that the nuts are tightened to the correct torque value of 0.6 Nm. In addition, the tool lets you quickly un-mate connectors by locking when motion is reversed. It features an ergonomic grip, and replaceable jaws for cleaning purposes.
BINDER-USA, CAMARILLO, CA
www.binder-usa.com
LIGHTWEIGHT, RUGGEDIZED MEDICAL CABLE
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The Internally Ruggedized Medical Cable features durability and flexibility, and is designed for video endoscopy and powered surgical connectivity applications, as well as for surgical handpieces, foot switches, and general powered surgical instruments. The lightweight cable’s construction is designed for improved crush, torque, and kink resistance.
W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, ELKTON, MD.
www.gore.com
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY OVEN
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This electrically heated (500° F) custom-designed, top-loading oven cures connector assemblies onto long cables at the customer’s facility. Measuring 72 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 14 inches high, the oven features 4-inch thick insulated walls, aluminized steel exterior, stainless steel interior, four independently hinged doors to expose the front and back of each loading station, steel plate oven floor, and a workspace floor reinforced for 100-pound loading on ¼-inch plate. Controls include four automatic door switches to shut off the blower and heat when any door is open, plus a digital programming temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, and a recirculating blower airflow safety switch.
GRIEVE CORP., ROUND LAKE, IL
www.grievecorp.com
HEAT-SHRINK WIRE MARKER PRINTER
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The THERMOMARK W1 thermal transfer printer is designed to print on continuous reels of heat-shrink wire markers, letting you reduce waste and lower material costs by as much as 20% by determining the overall length of the marking sleeve. The 300-dpi print head provides high-quality printing at up to two inches per second, while a specially engineered cutter performs a fine perforation at the end of each marker. Continuous rolls of heat-shrink wire-marking sleeves are available in three different sizes, covering wires between 1 and 18 mm in diameter. A 3:1 shrink ratio ensures they will fit most applications.
PHOENIX CONTACT, MIDDLETOWN, PA
www.phoenixcon.com
COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY TOOL
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The CT2-AS and CT2-AS-EX compression assembly tools feature a patented Split Jaw technology that secures the cable assembly to ensure consistent linear cable-to-connector compression. These tools assemble 59, 6, 7, and 11 “F” compression-type connectors, as well as most RCA, IEC, and mini-connectors. The spring-loaded split jaws position cable and connector for simplified insertion/ removal. It is designed for use around and in wall boxes where space and cable length are limited.
RIPLEY TOOLS, CROMWELL, CT
www.ripley-tools.com
SHORT CYCLE CUTTER
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Built for efficiently cutting materials ranging from flat and flexible wires to profiles and corrugated tubing, the PowerCut 3700 features reliable adjustment of the variable cable guides as well as a user-friendly programming interface-including a logically structured menu with integrated wire and cable library. Other key features are a high-performance, belt-feed transport unit designed to provide high pulling forces, and a strong pneumatic cutter head built to provide short cutting cycle times. Pre-feeding, marking, printing, stacking or coiling solutions can be combined to further enhance processing capabilities. The tool can also be used as a stand-alone cutter.
SCHLEUNIGER NORTH AMERICA, MANCHESTER, NH
www.schleuniger-na.com
