wiredInUSA March 2018

Shielded patch cords MilesTek has announced the release of a new series of shielded industrial Ethernet patch cords, with low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) jackets, to withstand demanding military and industrial Ethernet connectivity applications. The robust LSZH Category 5e-rated assemblies can be used in multiple applications, including mobile and fixed military communications networks, automation and manufacturing, oil and gas, or any application in a harsh environment. Featuring all-metal-body RJ45 connectors and aluminized polyester shielded cable with drain wires, the assemblies are designed to protect from EMI/RFI while maintaining high performance data transmissioncharacteristics. Inaddition, LSZH jackets protect valuable communications equipment and lives in the event of fire. “These rugged, shielded Ethernet cable assemblies were developed to address harsh military and industrial applications in the field. “The low-smoke zero-halogen jackets were developed for use in confined areas such as communications rooms, tanks, ships, aircraft or in any confined mobile or fixed network,” said Mark Hearn, MilesTek product manager.

Jacket gets tough General Cable recently announced the addition of its proprietary cleanable jacket technology, GenClean ® , as a standard feature for Super Vu-Tron ® Supreme rubber portable cord used in high-stress industrial environments. This enhancement allows unwanted material to be more readily removed in a wash cycle, which will substantially reduce the environmental conditions conducive to surface build-up. With its tough jacket construction built to withstand extreme temperatures (–50°C to +105°C) and resistance to abrasion, heat, flame and chemicals, Super Vu-Tron Supreme with GenClean will withstand high-powered jets of steam or hot water with chemical agents. Super Vu-Tron Supreme also features stranded tinned copper conductors for enhanced soldering performance and corrosion resistance. A patented Flexfill ® adds crush resistance and durability to its construction. “We are very excited to offer a portable rubber power solution that can both withstand abusive environments and address the clean-ability feature that many markets are now asking for,” said Tom Bisson, vice president of sales – electrical distribution, General Cable.

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wiredInUSA - March 2018