Industrial Systems
PVC vs PUR Cable: Which Jacket to Use For Industrial Applications
PVC or PUR? How the two industrial cable jackets compare on oil, abrasion, flexing and cost, and which one to use in drag chains, panels and…
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Industrial Connectivity: M12 Connectors, Assemblies & Cable for Harsh Environments
M12 D-code and X-code connectors, made-to-order assemblies from 1m to 50m, industrial and marine grade cable, and panel hardware, with links to every product.
Industrial Systems
Industrial Ethernet Protocols Explained: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT
PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP are the three dominant industrial Ethernet protocols used in factory automation, process control, and motion control applications worldwide. All three run on…
Industrial Systems
IP Ratings Explained: IP67, IP68 and IP69K for Industrial Ethernet Applications
IP ratings appear on industrial connectors, enclosures, and equipment throughout specification documents and product datasheets — but the numbers are not always well understood by the…
Industrial Systems
Industrial RJ45 vs M12: Which Connector Is Right for Your Installation?
Industrial Ethernet connectivity comes down to one question before anything else: what environment is the connection actually living in? A standard RJ45 connector — the type…
Industrial Systems
M12 X-Code vs D-Code: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
If you're specifying industrial Ethernet connectivity for a machine, control panel, or automation system, the choice between M12 D-code and M12 X-code comes up on almost…
Copper Systems
Cable Shielding Explained: UTP, F/UTP, U/FTP and S/FTP
Cable shielding is one of those topics that generates more confusion than it should. The acronyms — UTP, FTP, STP, S/FTP, U/FTP — get used interchangeably…
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