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The importance of secure and reliable connections cannot be understated in vacuum systems. Airtight sealing is one of the essential requirements of this industry, and it can be achieved using many components including hermetic BNC connectors. Although they may seem simple, these connectors have a lot more to offer. This post aims to demystify hermetic BNC […]

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Douglas Electrical Components wire feedthroughs and line bushings are often compared to wire feedthroughs that are hermetically sealed using conduit cement within a metal housing. Conduit cement is a traditional bonding substance for sealing electrical systems and conduits whereas epoxy in wire feedthroughs and line bushings can be more suitable for preventing the entry of […]

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SMA Connectors, or Sub-Miniature Version A, connectors are popular type of coaxial RF connector used to transmit signal. Since the 1960’s, these connectors have been adopted in various applications from Test & Measurement equipment to commercial TV, cable, and antenna connections. Douglas Electrical Components manufactures hermetic SMA feedthroughs and connectors. Feedthroughs allow the mechanical mounting […]

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Douglas Electrical Components is challenged to develop new custom hermetic solutions daily. This includes mechanical, electrical, and optical fiber solutions combined to meet the performance specifications of the customers’ requirements. In this brief case study, we review some of the design challenges and solutions presented to a Tier-1 manufacturer in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Our Sales […]

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What is an Electromechanical Assembly? An electromechanical assembly combines components and subassemblies that feature electrical and mechanical design elements to perform a specific function.   For Douglas Electrical Components, we manufacture electrical connectors and feedthroughs that feature both a mechanical interface as well as electrical components to transmit power and/or signal. Our electromechanical assemblies are integrated into larger […]

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Douglas Electrical Components had an incredibly successful showcase at the recent 2023 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia held in Houston. The three-day event was a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with both our loyal customers and potential new clients. Many attendees were pleasantly surprised to discover our expertise in hermetic sealing and the capabilities we […]

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Douglas Electrical Components, Inc. manufactures custom hermetic bulkhead ethernet feedthroughs.  Customers can specify the feedthrough as a cable or off-the-shelf connector that is most suitable for the application.  Our technical sales engineers will partner with you to ensure the bulkhead ethernet feedthrough meets the enclosure requirements including leak rate, size, temperature, and material compatibility.  Using […]

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To design safe, electrical systems for hazardous locations, pay close attention to each and every electrical component that you use—including wire bushings. It may be easy to overlook explosion-proof wire bushings or conduit sealing hubs since they’re typically just one, seemingly minor part of a more complex electrical system. Yet, these components actually play an outsized […]

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Hermetic electrical feedthroughs often require more customization than simply hermetically sealing the conductors or optical fibers within a mechanical housing.  At Douglas Electrical Components, it requires various steps in the process of developing a solution that is Design for Manufacturing-ready and suitable for the application’s environment. Customers partner with our sales engineers to review the product […]

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In today’s interconnected world, optical fiber technology plays a vital role in transmitting vast amounts of data at lightning-fast speeds. As the demand for reliable and efficient data transmission grows, so does the need for innovative solutions to connect optical fibers seamlessly.   Thanks to advancements in epoxy technology, it is possible to achieve a […]

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