Technical Articles

Hardly any other connector is as widely used as the RJ45. It has been around since the1970s, and in the decades that followed, technologically superior variations were developed for use in industrial applications.

Learn about a new change in the latest revision of NFPA that cable manufacturers are currently addressing, as well as additional new alterations that may occur in NFPA 2021.

Understanding how to make lasting connections to your applications starts with proper cable selection.

Learn why North America introduced its own wind-turbine standards.

Learn about the differences between UL Listed and UL Recognized approvals, which are key facilitators for entry into the US and Canadian markets.

Horst Messerer explains how to tell category data cables apart.

Copper is the primary conductor material, however aluminum is now a cost-effective altervative.

Shielding reduces electrical noise and reduces its impact on signals and also lowers electromagnetic radiation.

Part 1: Fundamental Requirements
Part 2: Selection Tips
Part 3: Fixed vs. Flexible Applications
Part 4: Defining Voltage and Current Capacities
Part 5: Reduce Mechanical Stress

Correct installation and placement of the cables in the track helps ensure the cables’ functionality and service life (measured in cycles).

Learn about frequency converter technology, common negative effects, and how cable design and materials provide reliable solutions.