Woodhead - BradConnectivity™ media for Ethernet

Standard Ethernet cabling and connectors were designed with an office environment in mind, and aren't intended to withstand the environmental conditions commonly found on a factory floor or in harsh commerical applications. The BradConnectivity line of Ethernet products overcomes this obstacle by combining standard RJ-45 connection technology with the industrially proven form-factor, or by utilizing industry-standard Micro-Change M12 connection technology. The result is a lineup of products designed to preserve the integrity of your data transmission even in the harshest settings.

Specific benefits include:
Sealing against environmental contaminants
BradConnectivity Industrial Ethernet connectors provide protection from ingress of typical factory hazards such as water, oil, dirt and dust, which would corrupt a standard RJ-45 connection.

Protection against the effects of vibration
While commercial RJ-45 connectors can expect a long life when mounted in a communications closet, they are not designed to withstand any level of vibration. For the BradConnectivity form-factor (threaded style), the overmolding process and addtion of the mini connector on the cordsets, isolates the gold contacts from the effects of vibration, significantly increasing the life of the product. The Micro-Change M12 form factor is an inherently vibration-resistant connection technology.

Provides a secure robust connection
In the industrial world it is not uncommon for maintenance personnel and operators to come in contract with the cabling system. Our connectors, with integrated strain relief, make it nearly impossible for the connection to be broken when force is applied to the cable.

Performs in electrically noisy conditions
Motors, drives, transmitters are all elements found on the factory floor, and all generate EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference). BradConnectivity shielded cordsets and receptacles enhance data integrity in this environment while PUR jacketed cables protect against oxidation.

Downloads:
Network Connectivity Catalog
Ethernet Selection Guide (PDF) (1545 Kb)

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