Protection against fluids and dust
January 1st 2008 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, which
concerns industrial housing
environmental protection.
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 and
DIN 5510-2 industry standards, and
provides resistance to shock,
vibration and traction. An optional
cap protects the connection point
when not in use.
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