Belden unveils new products

When the new connectors and tools are used in combination with Belden coaxial cable, they comprise a field installation solution designed for reliable signal performance and easy installation.

The new compression connectors are fine-tuned to Belden coaxial cable tolerances to ensure maximum signal reliability and performance for audio/video, safety and security applications.

The new compression connector tool also ensures a secure, positive compression every time, resulting in faster, easier installations.

Other connector systems use a crimping technique which inevitably damages the jacket, dielectric and wire, and can result in multiple signal leakage points and moisture entry.

Adam Callender, Belden's regional manager Australia and New Zealand said: "Our goal is to provide customers with a complete, single-source field installation solution that includes the cabling, connectors and tools - all manufactured to Belden's exacting standards.

"With all components guaranteed to work together as a system, installers and integrators will be able to both streamline and improve the overall quality of the installation process, while providing their customer with optimal signal performance."

When the connectors and tools are used with Belden cable, Belden extends a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the connectors.

If other cable brands are used, a limited 10-year warranty is offered.

Belden's entire family of F, BNC and RCA series compression connectors exceed SCTE Standards for signal ingress, egress and water migration, while providing outstanding aesthetic and strength characteristics.

Connector performance is assured through use of three 360-degree compression rings and a visual confirmation of cable entry.

For the BNC and RCA connectors, a pop-up pin visually confirms a proper termination and contact point.

Three new tools are part of the field-installation solution:
- An ergonomically-designed compression tool that features high-quality aircraft-grade materials for increased strength, durability and long service life.

This tool requires less force, so it is easier to use than most.

The tool requires no calibration when changing connector or cable types and, unlike crimp connectors, there are no additional dies to purchase.

- Two stripping tools: one for standard RG/59U and RG/6U cable (with a heavy-duty spring for stripping quad cable and a built-on flaring tool for RG/6U cable) and a lighter spring model for more delicate mini coax RGB cable.