WCA November 2024

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Bulgin extends range of rugged circular data connectors Environmentally sealed connector

connector has data transfer rates of up to 25 GB per second – 2.5 times faster than the Cat 6a equivalent – while the USB 3.0 offers transfer speeds of up to 5 GB per second, which is ten times faster than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 also has a two-way transmission capability that ensures simultaneous data flow in both directions, resulting in a theoretical ten-fold increase in bandwidth. The HDMI connector features HDMI 2.1 performance and an operating temperature range of -25 to +80°C, making it suitable for outdoor applications such as broadcasting sporting events. melts, precisely capturing polymer melt properties. The test temperature ranges between ambient and 300°C. The lab’s scanning calorimeter characterises the thermal properties of a polymer sample, such as crystallisation temperature, glass transition temperature and head capacity of the sample. Knowing these thermal properties allows the simulation of shear heating and hot and cold spots in the flow area. Guill’s thermal conductivity meter is used to determine the thermal conduc tivity of the polymer sample across a range of temperatures. Capable of high definition measuring, the IM-8000 series Thisen Bird, associate product manager

and component manufacturer Bulgin has made three additions to its Data Buccaneer range of IP rated circular connectors. The company’s latest products – Standard Buccaneer Cat 8, Standard Buccaneer USB 3.0 and Standard Buccaneer HDMI – are designed to ensure reliable data transmission for a range of applications, from industrial automation and construction to outdoor surveillance and renewable energy installations. The connectors have a rating of up to IP69K when mated, are available in multiple cable lengths and mounting options, and offer enhancements over previous models. For example, the Cat 8

Standard Cat 8 connectors

at Bulgin, commented, “The Data Buccaneer range is well-renowned in the industry for its durability and reliability in harsh environments. We’re proud to add these latest products to the portfolio, which will help a wide range of sectors – including wind and solar energy applications – prevent the ingress of dust and water from disrupting crucial data connections to protect vital network infrastructures.” Bulgin Ltd www.bulgin.com image dimension measurement system has triple the detection performance. With a 20-megapixel CMOS sensor and a new algorithm for stable edge detection, high-accuracy measurement is available on up to 300 features. Greater simulation accuracy reduces the number of physical reworks needed. The in-house lab provides fast turna round of test results, reducing delays during the design process and offering control over the testing parameters. Guill Tool & Engineering Co, Inc www.guill.com

Rheology lab available as a commercial service Extrusion tooling firm Guill Tool is offering the services of its rheology lab for a fee to all those interested.

Measuring the flow characteristics of plastics and rubber helps predict how a customer’s material will flow through the company’s extrusion dies before pro duction. In addition, tooling geometry is virtually optimised, and the project can be viewed in 3D CAD. Machines used in clude a rotational rheometer, scanning calorimeter, thermal conductivity meter and a CT scanner. quickly generates visco-elastic data for polymer The rotational rheometer

Labelling series renamed to reflect track-and-trace functionality

a wide range of electronics component manufacturing environments, including box builds, internal and external vehicle parts (such as in-cabin infotainment systems and outside sensors), and various other computer unit and PCB assembly settings. The off-the-shelf product is available for immediate delivery in 61 sizes, in both high-performance polyimide and polyester. The DuraTrack Series can also be customised for customer applications that require an exact fit. Identco www.identco.com

Identco – a manufacturer of labelling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation and general industrial sectors – has renamed its stock

TTL®100 series. Now called DuraTrack, the label series for printed circuit boards and electronic components provides traceability, which is an increasingly sought feature for internal quality control and supply chain transparency. Engineered for use in surface mount technology and throughout the entire assembly process, DuraTrack thermal transfer printable labels can endure harsh fluxes, the latest cleaning chemistries, and high temperatures encountered in circuit board assembly processes on both sides of the board. The DuraTrack Series of labels is suited to

DuraTrack labels from Identco

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