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and TORX1350 (V,F) are vertical type. The
devices have an operating temperature
range of -40°C to 85°C and support a power
supply voltage of 5V.
Toslink is a data transmission system that
utilizes optical signals in place of electrical
signals, so avoiding any electromagnetic
noise, and performing more reliably than
electrical data transmission. The optical
cable is not susceptible to electromagnetic
interference. The new models enable high
speed, long distance and low consumption
current optical communications, making
them well-suited for transmission of control
signals in energy sensitive applications
including wind and photovoltaic power
generation systems, control devices, battery
controllers and various industrial devices.
Crane cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp’s Super-Trex
®
cable
family has a new addition, especially
developed for use on lifting equipment and
crane systems.
Super-Trex basket-crane cable, sometimes
referred to as bologna cable, is constructed
using a heavy-duty polyurethane jacket
that provides protection against abrasion,
chemicals and UV light, while maintaining
all-weather flexibility to -40°C. Additional
strength and support is provided by an
aramid fiber braid.
Lead-chain weights on the Super-Trex
basket-crane cable give it added mass
and stability, allowing it to coil easily within
the basket and lending stability, especially
in windy environments. The cable is said to
be suitable for applications in steel mills,
wood and paper product manufacturing
plants, as well as in shipping and container
ports.
Elastomers for autos
Teknor Apex has launched a new jacket
compound with a low temperature
brittleness value of <-60ºC. The compound
is the latest addition to a suite of rugged
Flexalloy
®
PVC elastomer products for
jacketing and insulation of electric vehicle
charger cables.
Flexalloy 9612-75 is a 75 Shore A jacket
compound that complies with the -40ºC
Cold Impact test requirement specified in
CSA standards. It exhibits tensile strength of
2,645 psi (18.2 MPa) and elongation of 390
percent, and complies with the UL-62 oil
resistance requirement.
“All of the Flexalloy compounds for EV
charger cable are abrasion resistant,
resilient, and tough even at very low
temperatures, yet cost effective for
large-volume production,” said Michael
Roberts, wire and cable industry manager.
“Thedurability andelasticity of Flexalloy PVC
elastomers make them high performance
alternatives to standard PVC compounds,