Reliable Cable Solutions for Food & Beverage Applications
While every industry that needs cabling has its own unique set of demands, none is quite as rigorous as the food and beverage industry. Understandably, where products are being manufactured...
A Practical BOM for Your Industrial Ethernet Switch & Cable Network
A packaging line at a plant in Chonburi stops intermittently. The PLC is fine, the sensors are fine. After hours of troubleshooting, the fault is traced to a failing port...
Cable Glands Explained: Selecting SKINTOP® for IP-Rated Enclosures
To achieve IP68 protection, select a cable gland with a clamping range that matches your cable’s outer diameter. The gland must fully compress the seal against the cable jacket. SKINTOP®...
EPIC® Industrial Connectors: How They Compare to Alternatives
EPIC® and alternative rectangular connectors share similar core specifications: ratings up to 1000V and 82A, IP65 to IP68 protection and modular insert systems compatible with DIN standard housings. The key...
Industrial Connectors: Rock‑solid Links that Keep ASRS Lines Moving
Don’t Let a $50 Part Cause a $500,000 Shutdown In the high-speed world of a modern distribution centre, a single loose connection can bring a multi-million dollar operation to its...
Data Centre Cabling 101: A Guide to Fibre, Copper & Safety
Data Centre Cabling 101: A Non-Engineer’s Guide to Fibre, Copper & Safety A single server rack goes dark after a routine “Move, Add, Change” (MAC). The new switch is online,...
The Industrial Connectivity Glossary
In the world of industrial automation, the details matter. Understanding the difference between a UL-listed and a CE-marked component, or knowing why you need an IP69K-rated connector, can be the...
Less Waste, Same Safety: A Practical Guide to Cable Sustainability
A facility manager is under pressure to cut his site’s CO₂ footprint. He is looking at “green” cable jackets. Meanwhile, the maintenance team just sent a 50kg drum of cable—which...