Stewart Connector's Punch Down Blocks Field Terminate AWG 22-26 Cabling in CAT6a and CAT7 Applications
Stewart Connector's Punch Down Blocks Field Terminate AWG 22-26 Cabling in CAT6a and CAT7 Applications
Glen Rock, PA, August 28, 2007… Stewart Connector, a division of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ: BELFA & BELFB), released the SS-51 Series of punch down blocks engineered to allow the field termination of insulated AWG 22-26 solid copper wire in Category 6a as well as in Category 7 applications in which wires are individually shielded. The RoHS-compliant parts are the newest additions to Stewart’s broad offering of connectors specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of emerging high-speed networking and computing applications. Employing IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) technology, they allow for the cost effective, and rapid mass termination of multiple wires in state-of-the industry telecom and datacom systems. Notably, the blocks boast a notched-head design to secure the wires in the plastic housing prior to termination to ensure a mechanically stable connection between the conductor and terminating contact. The unique design of the Series allows for staggered pair-to-pair arrangements in multi-port designs to reduce alien crosstalk in CAT6a applications. Punch down blocks can be terminated with industry-standard punch down tools.Stewart’s SS-51 Series may be confidently used to terminate Category 6a and Category 7 cables in premise wiring systems and 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted-pair copper cabling) applications. It is most commonly employed in telephone and network wall sockets, patch panels, and distribution frames. The SS-51 Series of punch down blocks may also be used in conjunction with Stewart’s SS-60300 Series of CAT 6a jacks in CAT 6a and 10Gigabit Ethernet applications in patch panels and wall outlets.
Provided in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-pair configurations, the punch down blocks are offered pre-printed with TIA 586A/B color-coding, and with the option to match custom colors to wires. The IDC connectors are manufactured of UL94V-0 thermoplastic, with tin-plated, copper contacts. For more information, visit http://www.belfuse.com/Data/UploadedFiles/SS-51-PDBlock.pdf.
Pricing for Stewart Connector’s SS-51 Series of punch down blocks starts at $0.33 each in quantities of 5,000 for the CAT 6a version. While delivery is 4 weeks, 4-pair samples are available from stock. To locate a representative or distributor, visit http://www.belfuse.com/StewartConnector/RepsList.asp, or http://www.belfuse.com/StewartConnector/DistributorList.asp.
About Bel
Bel (www.belfuse.com) and its subsidiaries, including Stewart Connector, are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high-speed data transmission, automotive and consumer electronics. Products include magnetics (discrete components, power transformers and MagJackÒ connectors with integrated magnetics), modules (dc-dc converters, integrated analog front-end modules, custom designs), circuit protection (miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and interconnect devices (passive jacks, plugs and cable assemblies). The Company operates facilities around the world.
Except for historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed (including information regarding the SS-51 Series of Punch Down Blocks) are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect of business and economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties; product development, commercializing or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment; and the risk factors reported from time to time in the Company's SEC reports.
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