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Jennifer Fanning | October 8, 2024

Are you certain your electrical connectors will hold-up during repeat F&B wash-down cycles?

Food and beverage processing is highly regulated and must adhere to strict sanitation and safety standards, at all times. Washdown cycles in production, packaging and bottling operations are...

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Margi Gay | September 24, 2024

EP7, 30 Amp High-Current Power Connector

More Power + Greater Durability = Robust Performance Experience the latest innovation in high-current connectivity: the EP7, 30 Amp Power Circular Electronic Connector from Switchcraft®. Engineered...

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Dan Hughes | September 10, 2024

How Do I Decide Between Crimping Vs. Soldering Contacts?

We all know that contacts are critical components of electronic connectors. They enable reliable power, signal and data transmission. The two predominant methods for attaching contacts to wires...

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Jennifer Fanning | August 20, 2024

Ten Steps to Find Alternative Electrical Connector Components

There are many reasons you may need to search for alternative electrical connector components including: Out of stock. Extended supply chain lead times. End-of-life/Obsolescence. Cost increases.

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Margi Gay | August 8, 2024

Industrial Automation Solutions to Maximize Output

Industrial production lines rely on continuous uptime. Automation enables companies to maximize output. Maintain faster speeds. No need for breaks. No repetitive motion injury concerns. However,...

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Jennifer Fanning | July 23, 2024

Can your heavy-duty electronic connectors take a pounding?

Heavy construction equipment operates in some of the toughest environments. Operating conditions include UV rays, wide swings in temperature and humidity, rain, caustic chemical and particulate...

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Margi Gay | July 9, 2024

Top 10 Reasons to Work with an Electronic Component Distributor

In my 28 years with ElectroShield, the last 9 as sales manager, I’ve witnessed first-hand how companies, large and small have realized that leveraging the expertise and resources of an electronic...

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Jennifer Fanning | June 18, 2024

Are Electronic Connectors Dust-Proof?

Dirt and dust are huge challenges in agriculture applications. Electronic connectors are the prime target for fine particle ingress. Tight, reliable construction and connecting mechanisms are key to...

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Margi Gay | June 4, 2024

Cable Gland or Overmolded Wire Strain Relief – How do I decide?

Strain Reliefs also referred to as Cable Glands or Cord Grips fulfill the highest demands of protection and security for industrial electronic connections. These critical components offer protection...

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Dan Hughes | May 21, 2024

Is it time to find weatherproof electrical connectors?

Oceans may be the harshest naturally occurring environments on the planet. Constant, unrelenting exposure to temperature extremes, salt air and spray, moisture and the pounding of turbulent seas are...

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