Protecting cable connectors
September 1st 2007 3M has announced a new product
to help prevent damage to RJ45
cable connectors on the factory
floor. Like all 3M cabling products,
the IP67 shell is designed for easy
installation, requiring no specialist
tools and is compliant with the
international IP67 standard.
Increasingly, Ethernet applications
are being used in manufacturing to
drive machinery and control data
traffic, meaning that cable systems
are becoming more prevalent in
these environments. The 3M shell
provides protection against external
fluids and dust by covering the RJ45
connector to create a watertight and
airtight seal.
Suitable for Category 5e and
Category 6 cable systems, the 3M
IP67 shell will fit any industry
standard RJ45 connector and in
many cases, can be retro-fitted
onto existing systems.
It is also fire retardant, meeting
NF F16-102 industry standards,
and provides resistance to shock,
vibration and traction. An optional
cap protects the connection point
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