News
High-Reliability MIL-DTL-5015-Compliant Circular Connectors Now Available Online
July 2018
We are happy to make available two series of high reliability circular connectors manufactured by Weald Electronics and designed to meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-5015.
Connectors for Aerospace – It’s All About Standards and Performance
July 2018
As with the military sector, the choice of aerospace connector and how it is used is hugely influenced by standards and approvals, traceability and overall performance as well as the obvious weight and space saving considerations.
High Density Positronic D-Subminiature Connectors Can Accommodate Up To 104 Contacts
June 2018
We have made available several series of high reliability, high density D-Subminiature connectors that will suit many board to board, cable to cable or board and panel to cable or board applications.
Mains Power Circular Connectors Now Available
June 2018
We're very happy to introduce a new range of mains power circular connectors manufactured in the UK by our fellow Lodge Group company Weald Electronics.
Connector Assembly Tooling Now Available Online
June 2018
We now have available a wide selection of connector assembly tools, specifically for our ranges of Souriau D38999, micro38999 and 8STA connectors, available from our online store.
Comprehensive 8D/38999 Connector Package Now Available
June 2018
We can now supply from stock a comprehensive portfolio of Souriau 8D/38999 connectors, derivatives and accessories.
Miniature Cable and Chassis Circular Connectors Available Online
May 2018
We now have available several series of Neutrik cable and chassis connectors that will interest designers of professional audio and lighting systems as well as those involved in many industrial applications.
A New Dedicated Production Facility Has Doubled Our Fibre Assembly Capacity
May 2018
We have now launched a new fibre optic assembly facility which will handle the significant increase in demand for high performance fibre-based interconnection solutions that we have been experiencing. As well as fibre-optic patch cords and jump leads the new 1300ft² facility will also be equipped to help customers with their specific fibre optic connector assembly designs.
Sponsored Rider Sam Osborne Finds Going Challenging at Oulton Park
April 2018
Following a crash earlier this month at Snetterton, our sponsored racer Sam Osborne considered himself lucky to be able to get to, let alone ride at, Oulton Park. There was nothing wrong with his bike when he crashed, but he fractured his L3 (a vertebra located in the lower back portion of the spinal column) – ouch!!
Edgecard PCB Connectors Added To Product Line-Up
April 2018
We are very happy to add an Edgecard PCB connector range to our product line-up. With manufacturing and assembly taken care of on site by our sister company Weald Electronics, delivery lead times for these PCB connectors are generally very short.
CRIMPFLEX Mass Termination Crimp Connection System Is Here
April 2018
We are very happy to have made available the CRIMPFLEX™ mass termination crimp connector system designed to satisfy a wide range of medical, military and industrial applications.
A Great Opening Weekend for Sam Osborne at Donington
April 2018
This season's first event at Donington was declared "a great success" by our sponsored rider, Sam Osborne. After an excellent early season practice and with some key modifications to his Suzuki, including the addition of suspension components by the leading Italian manufacturer Mupo, Sam was confident that he could compete on equal terms with the leading riders in the field at the season's opening race day.
Specify and Buy Souriau 8D Series / 38999 Connectors and Accessories Online from Lane Electronics
March 2018
We would like to announce that customers can now specify and purchase an increasingly wide selection of 8D Series / MIL-DTL-38999 connectors and accessories from our online store at www.fclane.com/store.
Next Day Delivery on Standard Products Now Assured
March 2018
It has long been a genuine boast of ours that standard connectors would be in the hands of the customer within 24 hours. Indeed, for years, the company’s slogan was “Our stock today, yours tomorrow. Today, it’s “We Connect Technology”, but the delivery promise remains.
New Planform for Weald MIL-DTL-26482 Circular Connectors Now Available
March 2018
We have now added a new planform to our inventory of Weald Electronics’ LMH series MIL-DTL-26482 circular connectors. The new planform, 12-04, has 4 size 16 contacts and has been developed by Weald Electronics following increased demand from customers who need small MIL-DTL-26482 connectors capable of handling up to 1200V and high currents.
LUMotorsport – a Good 2017 and a Better 2018 in Prospect
February 2018
Find out how Loughborough University’s Formula Student team, LUMotorsport, who are sponsored by our Motorsport division Lane Motorsport, performed in their 2017 season and what their plans are for 2018.
Our Sponsored Rider Sam Osborne is Back in the Saddle... and with a New Bike!
February 2018
Our sponsored biker Sam Osborne is all set to return to racing this season after missing most of last year. His chance of a competitive season in the upcoming Thundersport GB GP1-Sportsman class has been give a massive boost with the purchase of a new bike.
Miniature and Microminiature Circular Connectors for Weight and Space Saving Applications
February 2018
We have now made available a number of tiny Positronic circular connectors. The miniature and microminiature GH, LGH and MGH series connectors from Positronic are ideal for use in industrial and instrumentation applications where lightweight, space saving and high reliability connections are necessary.
Size 01 8STA Connector and Accessory Package from Lane Motorsport
February 2018
Ultra-miniature 8STA circular connectors as well as a range of ultra-lightweight size 01 8STA compatible accessories are now available from our online store.
New Tooling Means Custom High Density 8STA Connectors Can Be Designed, Built and Delivered in Days
February 2018
Significant investment in our tooling and inventory levels will ensure that customers for Souriau’s 8STA High Density (HD) Series of circular connectors will soon not have to wait for prototypes and small quantities beyond a few days.