image of Select the right cables for harsh industrial automation applications Select the right cables for harsh industrial automation applications

Join us to learn more about choosing the proper wire or cable for industrial automation projects exposed to hazardous elements.

Image of Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Criteria for Cable and Wire Selection Publish Date: 2026-03-17

Cable design needs to focus on the system concept, integrating the installation method, electrical and mechanical loads, as well as cost-effectiveness.

Digi-Spool® Custom Cable Lengths - Alpha Wire/Belden Digi-Spool® Custom Cable Lengths Publish Date: 2026-01-02

DigiKey offers a wide breadth of Alpha Wire and Belden wire and cable products cut to any length with no additional cut fees.

Image of What Support Products Does it Take to Maximize the Impact of Using VFDs and VSDs? - Part 1 What Support Products Does it Take to Maximize the Impact of Using VFDs and VSDs? - Part 1 Publish Date: 2024-08-08

A look at selecting motor connection cables and the factors that impact the selection of output reactors, braking resistors, line reactors, and line filters.

Image of Belden's FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures FX ECX Wall-Mount Fiber Enclosures Publish Date: 2024-06-24

Belden's FX ECX wall-mount fiber enclosures' recessed mounting holes allow them to be easily mounted to the wall in any indoor environment.

Image of Belden 2KV VFD Cables 2KV VFD Cables Publish Date: 2024-04-17

Belden’s 2KV VFD cables can be used for longer runs and smaller motors where cable losses can cause a significant reduction in system efficiency.

DigiKey’s Digi-Spool® - Custom-Cut Wire & Cable

Have you heard of Digi-Spools®? You can now order cables and wires in any length and DigiKey will cut, spool, and ship it. Many time the same day.

Lumberg Automation Brand overview

Increase the safety of your machine with the new Harmony illuminated ring adapted for emergency stop. Learn how to easily mount your Harmony illuminated ring and how wire it.

100 years of Alpha Wire Innovation

Alpha’s ability to understand market needs and fill them with quality products and solutions has enabled the company to reach the century mark. It is an approach that should serve Alpha Wire well over the next 100 years.

Hirschmann Brand Overview

The Hirschmann portfolio of network deployment and connectivity solutions covers virtually all requirements. Hirschmann continues to innovate new ways to increase operational reliability across discrete, motion, process and drive-control application.

Belden's REVConnect Field-Termination RJ45 Connectors provide a cutting-edge solution for efficient cable management in harsh industrial environments.

Image of Specifying and Using VFD Cables to Improve Reliability and Safety and Reduce Carbon Emissions Specifying and Using VFD Cables to Improve Reliability and Safety and Reduce Carbon Emissions Publish Date: 2023-10-25

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors can reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency, reliability, and safety across various systems.

Image of Ensure Connectivity in Harsh Environments with Bonded-Pair Ethernet Cables Ensure Connectivity in Harsh Environments with Bonded-Pair Ethernet Cables Publish Date: 2023-09-26

Use bonded-pair Ethernet cables instead of twisted-pair cables to more effectively meet the electrical and physical challenges of industrial environments.

The 10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E series of bonded-pair Modular Cords are made with Belden’s patented robust design bonded-pair cables.

Belden Corporate Overview

Learn how Belden engineers and manufactures essential technology solutions that drive business growth and innovation.

Belden's line of classic electronic, audio, control, and instrumentation cables are designed to ensure uptime across industrial environments.

Image of Belden's Multi-Conductor Cables Multi-Conductor Classics Cables Publish Date: 2022-04-18

Belden's rugged multi-conductor cables provide excellent performance for a wide range of applications, including industrial, video, and interconnect.

Power Connectors

Ranging from design diversity to specific standards and high-voltage versions, the Belden Power portfolio offers a broad, practical selection to fulfill your individual application objectives.

I/O Systems

Ranging from passive distribution boxes to high performance fieldbusindependent modules, the Lumberg Automation I/O systems portfolio offers a broad variety of solutions to meet your individual needs.

M8 Cordset Selection Guide

This document reviews the various configurable parts for our M8 single and double-ended cordsets such as connectors ends, shielding and connector ends.