Product Design and Development

Stubby Spring Plungers J. W. Winco (New Berlin, WI) now offers series WN 717.10 Stainless Steel Stubby Hand Retractable Spring Plungers in inch sizes.

The RoHS-compliant spring
plungers feature:

■ A non lock-out design.

■ A pull ring.

■ Suitability in applications with
limited space.
■ A stainless steel plunger body,
pin, spring, and pull ring.
■ Availability in sizes from 1/4-20
to 5/8-11 thread.
■ An optional locking patch.
www.jwwinco.com
Advanced Protection
CONEC (Garner, NC) has developed a series of vibration resistant, bayonet
locking USB 2.0 Type-A and Mini-USB 2.0 Type-B connectors designed for
harsh environments. Features include:
■ An interface that meets IP67-rating requirements when mated or
covered with a protective cap.
■ Robust internal components housed in black plastic with a
compact bayonet locking method.
■ Fast assembly with an audible snap that indicates a proper and secure
connection.

■ Availability with a 4-hole flange mount nickel-plated die-cast housing.

■ A panel receptacle that can be PCB-mounted or used with a flex circuit,
protective caps, and pre-terminated jumper cables with an over-molded Mini-USB Type-B plug.

■ Availability in 2, 3, and 5 m standard lengths.

■ A 1.5 A max current rating (Type-A) or 1.0 A max (Type-B) at 25ºC.
www.conec.com
Quick-Change 5-Axis
Workholding

Carr Lane (St. Louis, MO) has introduced the CL5TM quick-change, 5-Axis workholding system. CL5 consists of 3 components: a subplate, a riser, and top tooling made up of a vise or a fixture plate. The subplate transforms a T-slot table into a modular fixturing plate. Features include:

■ Flexible clamping and locating of other
tooling and/or fixtures.

■ Built-in clamping and locating for risers for accurate set-ups.

■ Availability in a range of sizes, including some concentric styles.

■ Numerous jaw types and sizes to accommodate a variety of parts.

www.carrlane.com
Controlled Impedance Cable & Assemblies
Cicoil (Valencia, CA) has introduced a durable controlled impedance
cable. Unlike bulky round cables and non-flexible woven cables, the
Cicoil design can be utilized in applications requiring submersion
in water, repetitive motion, and exposure to harsh environments.

Features include:

■ A highly flexible cable with individually controlled impedance
signals.
■ Availability with 1 to 8 individ-
ually shielded 100 Ohm pairs.
■ A halogen-free and flame retar-
dant Flexx-Sil encased design.
■ Availability in 3', 6', and 12'
lengths.
www.cicoil.com
Multi-Point Flat Rod System

Southco (Concordville, PA) has introduced the A5 Multi-Point Flat Rod System, which offers increased strength when controlling multiple latch points from a single point of operation. The flat design provides an economical solution and added security in enclosure applications with longer doors and panels, eliminating flexing, pry points, and rattle. Features include: