Katlax, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of connectors, cordsets and harness, is pleased to announce the addition of a hex threaded locking ring nut to the M12 series of overmolded connectors. These cordsets are IEC compliant and feature knurled hexnuts which ensure proper sealing to a def...
[video width="640" height="352" mp4="https://katlax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Test-jig.mp4"][/video] One of the most critical elements of producing any cable assembly is the amount of cable assemblies testing that is done when the product is completed in manufacturing. There are many metho...
Threaded, Panel Mount, Bulkhead - IP67 - Dust Tight, Waterproof Circular Connectors, 3 & 4 pole, A-code Katlax offers M8 receptacles for your enclosure and panel mounting needs. These receptacles can be used to connect cables in sensor, actuator or any other application that requires an M...
Katlax believes that if you want to be a leader in today’s fast-growing market, you need to constantly upgrade existing products or introduce new ones. Katlax is a technology driven company with strong research and development division which works round the clock introducing new products as well as...
Manufacturing Automation Almost every product that people touch in their daily lives is the result of an automated manufacturing process. This includes relatively simple assemblies, such as water bottles, tooth paste, and food box, as well as complex assemblies like automobiles. Automation empowers...
Safety light curtains are a possible solution for worker protection where risks cannot be eliminated by machinery design or mechanical guards. When a beam of light is broken, the machine or equipment stops, or other actions occur that prevent worker injury. Safety Light Curtain is opto-electronic de...
A Brief Look at Ethernet Cables An Ethernet cable is a very popular type of network cable which is used for wired networks (a network type which connects devices to the Internet or other networks using cables). They are used to connect devices located on local area networks (LANs), such as ro...
Katlax has been extending its range of M12 connectors. The new M12, 2-piece angled connector is available in the male and female variants as well as with A and D coding, making it possible to implement a variety of flexible configurations for supplying power to switches and other devices. These new...
There are many different types of cable jackets and each jacket works well in a specific application. The three main sensor cable jackets are PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), PUR (polyurethane) and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). Each jacket type has different benefits like washdown, abrasion resistant or...
M12 connectors are circular connectors with a 12mm locking thread used for sensors, actuators, Fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, primarily in factory automation applications. They are available with 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 and 17 pins. The M12 family can be found in many applications such as factory automat...