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Caton Receives Continued Recommendation for AS9100 Certification

Caton successfully underwent its annual external AS9100 surveillance audit in February. This audit was performed by TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. This three-day audit covered many areas of Caton, including Management, Production, Purchasing, and Quality Control. Caton has its quality management system audited yearly and is recertified yearly. Caton has maintained a quality management […]

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Circular Connector Styles

Threaded Connectors To ensure a safe connection when installing high voltage cable assemblies as well as ensuring an environmentally sealed connection, Caton uses a screw-down mechanism on its 16 series, 17 series, and 19 series high voltage cable assemblies. When mated, these connectors ensure a safe, tamper-free connection. The 16 and 19 series use metal […]

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Caton Satellite Connectors featured in Connector Tips

Caton engineer Keith Rooney contributed to an article in February’s Connector Tips entitled “High-voltage connectors meet the demands of mission-critical satellite communications”. The piece highlights Caton’s high voltage connector used in the Air Force Milstar program. Rooney explained challenges of testing a cable assembly able to perform at more than 50,000 feet at temperatures of […]

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Caton Featured in National Defense Magazine

Caton Vice President Dave Galambos contributed editorial entitled “Big Benefits for Small Businesses Pursuing Defense Programs” in the July edition of National Defense Magazine.  In the article, Galambos shares insights from decades of working with government agencies and contractors. This article relays the importance of understanding the longevity of military and other government programs and […]

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Military systems need corona-free cables

Eliminating electrical discharge for reliable signal transmission. Military electronic systems must operate reliably in the face of many harsh operational and environmental conditions. Some conditions, like extreme temperatures and corrosive atmospheres, are well known and can be anticipated. Less straightforward is the problem of corona.  Everyone knows that it is a type of high-voltage electrical […]

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