Recent Entries

• (EN) Reliable, Faster and Tougher Railway & Mass Transit Solutions

  by Eddie Choi May 13
  The connectors used in the railways are installed across challenging terrain and exposed to unexpected environmental extremes. Regardless of those challenges, the trains should run punctually, efficiently and safely. Therefore, the connectors used in the railway industry are required to meet the h...

• (EN) Mencom manufactures an expansive portfolio of industrial circular connectors for the harshest environments

  by Eddie Choi December 12, 2018
  A circular connector is a coupling device built with a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing which comes with a huge variety of materials, sizes, contact layouts & types, and coupling designs. These circular connectors are commonly utilized for data, signal and power connections in th...

• (EN) Infographic: Cable Glands Threads Comparison

  by Eddie Choi November 19, 2018
  A cable gland is a device that allows the user to pass a cable, wire or tube into an enclosure while providing strain relief and sealing out dust, dirt, and liquids. Mencom cable glands are mainly categorized by three major mounting thread sizes: NPT, PG, and Metric. The chart below explains technic...

• (EN) Infographic: Industrial Communication Solutions - Modbus Gateway & Protocol Gateway

  by Eddie Choi October 26, 2018
  Mencom offers the industrial communication solutions; Protocol gateways for legacy systems integration & Modbus Gateways for the conversion from the serial-based devices to Ethernet-based devices.  

• (EN) ILME Has Expanded Toolless SQUICH Technology to include 3 and 4 Pole (Size 21.21) Inserts

  by Eddie Choi September 26, 2018
  ILME “SQUICH” spring terminal rectangular connectors have provided easy quick-connect solutions for a variety of industrial machinery in rugged industrial environments. With the SQUICH (already open) spring insert technology, no tool is required to terminate rigid and or flexible cables ...

• (EN) M12 & 1/2-20″ Circular Connectors Keyway Chart

  by Eddie Choi August 9, 2018
  Circular M12 and ½-20″ cordsets and receptacles are available in a variety of pin configurations and wire color codes. In addition to a variety of pin out and color code differences, each of these connectors also has distinct keyways. Below is a chart displaying these keyways.

• (EN) Mencom Redesigned MIN Size III Cordsets to Improve Connectivity and Usability

  by Eddie Choi August 6, 2018
  Mencom 1 1/8” MIN size III series circular connectors have been redesigned to deliver better connectivity and stability in harsh factory environments. Since MIN style connectors, sometimes referred to as Brad Mini-Change connectors, were introduced in 1968 as a way to quick-connect limit swi...

• (EN) Mencom Armored Circular Connectors

  by Eddie Choi July 16, 2018
  Mencom’s line of armored, quick disconnect circular connectors provides a rugged solution for harsh environments. They are available in 7/8″, M12, 1/2″ and M8 Connectors.READ MORE⯈⯈

• (EN) Mencom Introduces Tight but Flexible Modular KADL Cable Entry System

  by Eddie Choi July 3, 2018
  Mencom Introduces Tight but Flexible Modular KADL Cable Entry System at IMTS 2018– Booth # 134752 in IAMD USA - East Building, Level 3 The KADL Cable Entry System provides an easy to use, highly flexible, economical way to maintain enclosure integrity while still using pre-terminated cables...

• (EN) Infographic: Industrial Ethernet and Serial Connectivity Solutions

  by Eddie Choi June 14, 2018
  Mencom provides extensive industrial ethernet solutions such as managed switches, unmanaged switches, gigabit ethernet switches, PoE switches, wireless switches, IEC 61850/EN50155 certified switches with easy configuration and enhanced security features. Mencom also offers reliable and sec...

• (EN) Mencom Announces Easy, Flexible and Reliable Modbus Gateways for Seamless Conversions in harsh Environments at IMTS 2018

  by Eddie Choi May 24, 2018
  Since its debut, Modbus has become one of the most popular protocols used worldwide. Modbus RTU (through serial connection) and Modbus TCP (through Ethernet networks) are often used in the crucial parts of industrial automation, substation automation, and building automation. Due to the slow migrati...

• (EN) Mencom Serial Device Servers for legacy-devices integration to a new network infrastructure

  by Eddie Choi April 16, 2018
  Mencom Serial Device Servers are specifically designed to allow industrial devices to be directly accessible from the local network or even the Internet. Available in field-mount, din-rail mount or rack-mount versions from 1 up to 16 ports along with different Operation temperature/EMC variants, the...

• (EN) Fiber connectivity is no longer a problem in industrial networks with Mencom Media Converters

  by Eddie Choi March 20, 2018
  Mencom offers a wide range of Media Converters from entry-level media converters to smart media converters that support redundant-power and automatic speed negotiation, so the transitions from copper-based networks to fiber-based networks can be smooth and trouble-free. Mencom Media Converters and S...

• (EN) Mencom Introduces Industrial Wireless Access Point to Protect Sensitive Data on the Manufacturing Floors

  by Eddie Choi February 14, 2018
  The manufacturing industries and the utilities have been getting more automated, delocalized and more complex since the introduction of modern information technologies. The advanced smart grid system as an automated and distributed energy delivery network exemplifies how the complex network infrastr...

• (EN) Mencom now offers unique Inside-Outlet GFCI Power Port for Panel Interface Connectors

  by Eddie Choi January 10, 2018
  Mencom’s unique Inside-Outlet (GFDP1) Power Port features three GFCI-protected receptacles; two outside and one inside the panel to provide a simple solution to comply with NFPA 79, The Control Panel Utility Receptacle Standard. In order to comply with the standard, 1. All utility receptacles...

• (EN) Mencom offers Industry-Specific Ethernet Switches for Easy Power/Railway Networking

  by Eddie Choi December 7, 2017
  The IEC 61850 for utility automation is the international standard to regulate a unified and standardized communication protocol for electrical substation and power grid automation. The new IEC 61850 standard focuses its domain knowledge on the electrical power grid system. It is an object-oriente...

• (EN) Mencom Corporation Offers Ethernet Switches for Harsh Environments

  by Eddie Choi November 7, 2017
  Mencom harsh environment industrial Ethernet switches series provide rugged solutions to manage hi-demanding advanced networks under the extreme temperature. Minimum operating temperatures for the harsh environment Ethernet switches range from -20°C to +70°C. The unmanaged switches in this...

• (EN) Mencom Corporation Introduces New Low-Profile Housings for Panel Interface Connectors

  by Eddie Choi September 14, 2017
  Mencom is pleased to announce new Low Profile Enclosures for Panel Interface Connectors (PIC). The PIC, also known as programming ports or programming interfaces, provides the ability to communicate with a device inside a cabinet without opening the cabinet door. This helps prevent potential safety...

• (EN) Mencom’s panel Interface Connectors, Port Adapters, and E45V3 connectors are UL listed/recognized

  by Eddie Choi August 31, 2017
  Mencom’s Panel interface connector Series including new low profile housings, port adapters, and E45V3 connectors have been certified for compliance with both Canadian and U.S. safety requirements by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the UL Listed mark now appears on the end products. UL i...

• (EN) Entry-Level Unmanaged Ethernet Switches for Harsh Industrial Environments

  by Eddie Choi June 8, 2017
  Mencom’s entry level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switches offer a reliable, robust, and cost-effective solution to most of the simple network topologies. With IP30 rating, all of the unmanaged switches are certified for Industrial EMC (EN61000-6-4 and EN61000-6-2), and support redundant ...