Electrical distribution > Cables and connectors

Fibre-optic micro cables - the past, present and future

10 June, 2015 by Justin Quinn*, Product Development Engineer

Fibre-optic cables have evolved over the years as the demand for bandwidth has increased exponentially. This article details the evolution of micro cables and looks ahead to future designs.


C.SCOPE DXL2 and SGV2 Cable and Pipe Locator kit

02 June, 2015

The C.SCOPE DXL2 and SGV2 Cable and Pipe Locator kit comprises the SGV2 signal generator and DXL2 cable avoidance tool.


Belden Category 6A 10GXS Cable

02 June, 2015

The Belden Category 6A 10GXS Cable is designed as a small-diameter cable with high performance, suitable for LANs and enterprise data centres that require both high-density and high-bandwidth connections for current and emerging network applications.


6 key considerations when choosing Category 6A cable

19 May, 2015 by Stéphane Bourgeois, Belden

While all Category 6A products must meet the same base set of specifications, they are surprisingly different in their physical properties and how well they deliver at the extremes of performance.


Infinity cables, only 15% remediated: are you at risk?

05 May, 2015

After a nationwide recall of faulty Infinity cables, only 15%* has been remediated.


Turck extremelife-60 cables

04 May, 2015

The Turck extremelife-60 cables are designed with specially engineered proprietary cable jacket material to withstand harsh cold weather environments such as exposed oil and gas installations.


Damaged cable results in feeder breaker fire

17 April, 2015

A substantial fire recently broke out at an underground coal mine near the breaker shaft and machine system hydraulics on a feeder breaker, according to a Mines Safety Alert issued by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines.


Warren and Brown CAT6 24 port RJ45 patch panel

14 April, 2015

The Warren and Brown Technologies CAT6 24 port RJ45 patch panel provides an efficient means for interconnecting copper cabling.


Shanghai's intracity underground cable network to be reinforced with Nexans' extra high voltage cables

13 April, 2015

The extension of Shanghai's state power grid will be supported by a new 500 kV XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) cable system.


HVA200 cable test system

13 April, 2015

The HVA200 cable test system has been added to the HVA series of test sets from b2 electronic. It is suitable for laboratory use or can be fitted as a mobile test laboratory into a van.


Warren & Brown Technologies MTP Trunk Multicore Cable Assemblies

10 April, 2015

MTP Trunk Multicore Cable Assemblies from Warren & Brown Technologies facilitate rapid deployment for high density backbone cabling in data centres and other high fibre environments, reducing network installation or reconfiguration time and costs with its plug and play technology.


Schneider Electric Enerlin'X range of smart devices

07 April, 2015

The Enerlin'X range of smart devices is designed to foster connectivity and reliability for efficient energy, network and asset management systems.


Water blocking in cables - the what, why and how

16 February, 2015

The primary objective of water blocking in cables is to prevent the entry and migration of moisture or water throughout the cable. When moisture is introduced into areas of installation it can cause premature failure of the cable, accessories or electrical equipment.


Water blocking in cables - the what, why and how

16 February, 2015

The primary objective of water blocking in cables is to prevent the entry and migration of moisture or water throughout the cable. When moisture is introduced into areas of installation it can cause premature failure of the cable, accessories or electrical equipment.


Garland UTPL6JFSWANY CAT 6 cables

09 February, 2015

Garland's heavy-duty external CAT 6 cables have been designed to suit Australian conditions.


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