You think it's easy to spot a male versus a female connector? The old adage that says "poles" are male and "holes" are female no longer seems to work. I'm not the only one with some gender confusion. I've talked to friends, colleagues and researched online. My survey suggests that the people who should know are split nearly 50-50. So, as we frequently do, we'll leave it up to our customers. Today we will solve this problem. ...

Circular Connectors are electrical plugs and receptacles, with multiple contacts housed within a circular body. The connector housing or body can be manufactured from materials such as Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Nickel Aluminium Bronze and Composite....

Selecting the correct circular connector for your application can be a challenging process, as it can be difficult to differentiate between the various options. To help you better navigate your decision, here is an in-depth look at three sizes....

The United States under North America is expected to witness significant growth in the wire and cable market due to the increasing developments in the wire and cable industry. The substantial growth can be primarily attributed to the increase in renewable energy generation is expected to influence electricity trade in the region. ...

The wire and cable market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2021 - 2026). The demand for wire and cables across the globe weakened due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic, the demand was usually weak, but production usually continues at reduced levels....

Underwater connectors in military electronics designed for submarines and other deep-sea applications must endure pressure, temperature cycling, seawater corrosion, and different types of shock....

Fieldbus cables are used in measurement and control systems for connecting the field devices with the centre. In contrast to instrumentation cables, fieldbuses should be dimensioned for considerably higher data rates. Control functions and the energy supply of the terminal devices as well as additional services such as active wear monitoring for the terminal devices are transmitted via these connections....

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another. There are several types of cable which are commonly used with LANs. In some cases, a network will utilize only one type of cable, other networks will use a variety of cable types. The type of cable chosen for a network is related to the network's topology, protocol, and size. Understanding the characteristics of different types of cable and how they relate to other aspects of a network is necessary for the development of a successful network....

The vast number of choices can make selecting a cord set a daunting task. But before selecting a cord set, it's critical to evaluate the environment and understand why a cord set is required. Understanding the need will help to narrow down the selection significantly. ...

Thirty years ago most industrial control systems (ICS) were hardwired. Often sensors and actuators came with long wires already attached or individual wires that weren't even jacketed together. Those wires would be threaded through conduits and then wired into the system. This was a time-consuming process that required the services of an electrician, costing organizations significant time and money. ...

The M8 connector and the M12 connector are the two most widely used connectors in industrial connectors. What is the difference? Let me introduce you to the following:...

M12 connectors are circular connectors with a 12-mm locking thread used for sensors, actuators, Fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, primarily in factory automation applications. Often with ratings ofIP65, IP68 and IP69K, they are ideal for wash down and corrosive environments....