Volume 9, Number 11

Industrial Connectivity Products

For nearly nine out of ten cabling jobs, simple, unshielded cables, connectors, adapters, and networking devices are perfectly adequate. But for the remainder, a variety of environmental factors such as dust, water, EMI, heat, or extreme cold call for special equipment. We call that equipment "industrial grade".

Dust and / or water problems?  - Look for IP67 equipment.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defined several levels of Ingress Protection (IP) for parts. The most common IP code we are asked for is IP67, which is totally protected against dust and protected against the effects of temporary immersion under water between 15cm and 1m.

Click here to learn more about IP codes and what they stand for

Here are some of our most popular IP67 products:

D-Sub

Video

Fiber

Telecom

USB

Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) problems?
- Get shielded cables, connectors, and adapters.

In some situations, shielded cables should be avoided because EMI can build up on the shield just like an antenna. If you do need shielded cable, make sure the connectors of that cable and the adapters that you plug into are also shielded and grounded so the EMI drains away.

Click here for more information about shielded cable applications

Here are some of our most popular shielded products:

D-Sub

Video

IEEE 1394

Telecom

IEEE-488

Extreme heat or cold installations?
- Use heated or cooled enclosures and add ventilation to racks.

Extreme temperatures are the bane of many industrial installations. Fortunately, heated and cooled NEMA enclosures are available for installations outdoors. These enclosures are secure, water resistant (IP65), and easily installed in a number of locations. Click here for an explanation of NEMA ratings

Racks that store and organize a lot of electrical equipment can also overheat. A freestanding 19" rack enclosure can be equipped with fans and ventilated panels to ensure the equipment remains working for years.

Still unsure about switches in your environment?
Use switches that were built to take the pain and never quit.

Finally, industrial grade switches, built specially to take the brunt of heat, cold, and other trauma, provide the best insurance against extreme environments.

Industrial equipment we carry by brand: