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New NBCCS Cabling Materials

HARRISBURG, Pa. – June 25, 2008 – Thermorad 700 Series NBCCS fluoroelastomers are revolutionary new materials that are resistant to nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) threats and are suited for cable jackets and wire insulation in applications requiring NBC contamination survivability (NBCCS). Thermorad-jacketed cables using this system are ideal for military ground vehicle applications, communication equipment, and any other equipment that may be at risk of exposure while in theater. They are also well suited for use in NBC decontamination stations. The new jacket material is compatible with Tyco Electronics Raychem NBC heat-shrinkable tubing, molded parts, and other components.

Custom Maintenance and Repair Kits for Aerospace and Defense Applications

HARRISBURG, Pa. - June 6, 2008 - Tyco Electronics offers custom maintenance and repair kits for the defense and aerospace markets. Designed for field or depot use, the M & R kits are custom configured to meet the needs of a specific platform and provide all the necessary tools and parts to speed repairs. Typical applications include helicopters, ground vehicles, and shipboard maintenance.

Expanded Line of Medical Heat-Shrink Tubing

HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 23, 2008 - An addition to the Altera line of heat-shrink tubing speeds and simplifies installation by eliminating the requirement of expensive processing aids such as an overtube or fusion sleeve. The new Altera MT-PBX tubing uses a single-wall construction of polyether block amide copolymer (PEBA) to achieve shrink ratios of either 2:1 or 4:1, with custom ratios available. Using PEBA materials that meet U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI standards, the tubing withstands repeated sterilization by autoclave, gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, and dry heat.

Tyco Electronics Unveils Sealed Splices for High-Temperature Applications

HARRISBURG, Pa. - April 7, 2008 - D-200 MiniSeal Crimp Splices from Tyco Electronics are ideal for aerospace and defense applications where performance, reliability, or size reduction is essential.

Quick Shrink Wrap Adhesive-lined Polyolefin Wraparound Repair Sleeve

HARRISBURG, Pa. - April 15, 2008 - New QSW (Quick Shrink Wrap) heat-shrinkable wraparound repair sleeves from Tyco Electronics combine the ease of installation of self-adhesive tapes with the superior sealing and insulating capabilities of heat-shrinkable tubing. The black, adhesive-backed polyolefin wraparound sleeves permit fast, permanent repairs of minor damage to cable insulation without requiring the connector to be removed from the cable prior to repair. more>>

IS-Rayfast Selected UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007

London - April 2, 2008 - Tyco Electronics has selected IS-Rayfast as its UK & Ireland Specialist Distributor of the Year 2007. The award honours the distributor's class-leading increase in the value of sales of Tyco Electronics products over the last year. Tyco Electronics Account Manager Paul Godden commented: "We are very glad to be able to reward IS-Rayfast for their continued excellence in promoting Tyco Electronics." He added: "IS-Rayfast offers outstanding technical solutions, quick turn-around times thanks to good inventory holding and provides very good design-in work to support the Tyco Electronics Raychem brand."

Harness Design Made Faster, Easier, Error Free

HarnWare software is the leading harness design suite used in the military and aerospace electronics industry. With Harnware software designs and quotations are produced up to 20 times faster, a systems approach helps choose the best components and materials for the application, and there are fewer errors or oversights.