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LED Engin's new connector boards enable faster, easier assembly of solid state lighting fixtures
LED Engin, Inc. launches a family of metal-core printed circuit boards (MCPCBs) with integral connectors that eliminate soldering during the assembly of LED fixtures. The poke-home connectors, which accept 18-24 AWG wires, offer quick, solderless assembly of fixtures and can eliminate the need for OEMs to use sub-contractors because the work can be taken in-house. The boards utilize a common 50mm footprint for both the LuxiGen LZC 12 die and L... [more]
Legrand is the first to respond to regulation changes
Legrand responded first to an amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations that means the vast majority of metallic cable trunking systems are no longer suitable for use with single insulated (non-sheathed) cables. BS7671: 2008 – Amendment No. 1: 2011 came into force for all new designs on January 1st, 2012 and Section 521.10.1 stipulates the need for trunking to deliver IPXXD or IP4X protection when used with single insulated (non-sheathe... [more]
Cerro Wire Introduces Steel Pulling Grips
Cerro Wire LLC, a leading manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, introduces a complete range of wire equipped with RectorSeal single-use steel pulling grips, the simple, reliable, and durable single-use wire pulling tool that reduces set up time and lets you pull up to four times more wire per day. Pulling grips eliminate waste, saving time and money, especially on larger commercial jobs. Rated for use on THHN and XHHN wir... [more]
TE Connectivity released 0.3 mm front flip lock FPC connector
Last Friday TE Connectivity released its 0.3 mm front flip lock, Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) connectors, optimising connectivity in miniaturizing electronic products. This new low-halogen product includes connectors up to 71 positions. Customers can choose between front flip lock or back flip lock actuators, satisfying various design specifications for consumer electronics, set top boxes, mobile devices, etc. The front flip lock offering... [more]
More plug-in simplicity with Ex-Or Connect UltraLite
Ex-Or extended its Connect quick connection range with the UltraLite CD (Connect Digital) Box. Ex-Or Connect comprises a range of purpose-designed connection centres which provide plug-in simplicity. The UltraLite CD box has been introduced at the value end of the Connect range. It is a modular wiring system that provides easy connection and isolation to luminaires. It can also be used to connect presence detectors and conventional switches... [more]
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