Is your temperature sensor failing in extreme cryogenic conditions?

IST AG (part of the Endress+Hauser Group) has introduced its latest innovation: the iST Cryo-Sensor, engineered to deliver reliable and accurate performance in the most demanding low temperature environments. At temperatures approaching 15 K, temperature sensors encounter fundamental limitations such as reduced sensitivity, strong non-linearity, thermomechanical stress, and long-term instability, all of which can significantly affect measurement accuracy and reliability.

However, the iST Cryo-Sensor provides excellent signal stability, a favourable cost-to-performance ratio, and reliable measurement performance across a wide temperature range from 15 K to 473 K.

The iST Cryo-Sensor is based on thin-film sensing technology optimized for cryogenic operation, ensuring stable, reproducible, and reliable measurement performance under extreme low-temperature conditions.

It is designed for use in applications requiring precise temperature monitoring, including scientific research, medical technology, and cryogenic systems such as liquefied gas storage or transportation.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 1000 Ω
• Temperature Range: −258 °C to +200 °C
• Tolerance: IEC60751 F0.15 from −200 °C to +200 °C;  ±3 K from −258 °C to −200 °C (batch-calibrated);  ±0.2 K from −258 °C to −200 °C (individually calibrated)
• Technology: Thin-film platinum RTD

Application Focus:
Liquid hydrogen (LH₂) systems, cryogenic process monitoring and control, scientific research and laboratory instrumentation, medical and life science cryogenic applications, aerospace and space applications, industrial gas handling, low temperature material testing and characterization

Depending on specific application requirements, iST offers both cost-effective standard solutions and individually calibrated sensors. If you are interested in testing this sensor, please download the datasheet or contact iST for samples.

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See also: Innovation in sensors benefits from expansion. (30/5/2019)

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Cryogenic valve.

Designed for low-temperature applications, such as cold boxes, to reduce energy costs, optimise performance and extend product longevity.

The Fisher™ IC2 Cryogenic Top-Entry Control Valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production has been introduced. Cold boxes are insulated enclosures that house cryogenic equipment, such as heat exchangers, distillation columns, piping and valves. The IC2 control valve meets the stringent demands of these extremely low-temperature environments, operating reliably at temperatures as low as -452 degrees Fahrenheit (-269 degrees Celsius).

Operating in cryogenic environments can be challenging due to various factors, including product and energy losses due to emissions, which lead to reduced profitability, high maintenance costs and regulatory concerns. To address these and other issues, this control valve includes high-performance cryogenic enhancements, including a narrow extension diameter and fluid baffle.

These components work together to minimise heat conduction, thereby reducing the energy required to maintain process fluid temperatures, while enhancing overall operational sustainability. The IC2 control valve’s Fisher enhanced ENVIRO-SEAL™ packing system and bellows limit leakage to a maximum of 100 parts per million by volume, meeting or surpassing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The Emerson Fisher IC2 control valve provides longevity with its hardened trim materials, enhanced ENVIRO-SEAL packing and metal-to-metal seating. When maintenance is necessary, the IC2 valve offers simple serviceability via features such as top-entry, a single packing nut, a modular stem assembly, an independently replaceable bellows, and a replaceable valve plug and seat ring—with a special tool provided for seat ring removal.

The IC2 control valve is rated for the CL600 pressure class, and it is available in line sizes from 1 to 4 inches (DN25 to DN100), with more options forthcoming.

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Flexible gas lock.

Modern cryogenic containers are true masters of insulation. The secret lies in the highly complex double-wall technology, specifically designed for the storage and transport of cryogenic, liquefied gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, or helium.

To reduce heat input to an absolute minimum, a high technical vacuum is created between the inner and outer containers, ideally in the range of 0.05 to 0.001 mbar. However, the challenge lies not only in creating this vacuum but also in maintaining it for years with minimal maintenance. This is precisely where JAKOB's innovative gas lock comes in.

Unlike a permanently installed vacuum valve, this solution offers a crucial design advantage: The gas lock can be completely detached from the container after the evacuation process. This prevents damage to the valve during the rigors of daily transport and eliminates potential leak points. Should the insulating vacuum weaken after extended use, the system allows for quick and easy re-evacuation of the insulation. This technology ensures that the cryogenic containers maintain maximum thermal efficiency over the long term.

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Interconnect's strong leadership announced.

Intelliconnect has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Yiannis Metallinos as Managing Director and Gary Langridge as Engineering Manager.

Intelliconnect is a market-leading provider of interconnects, cable assemblies and subsystems for applications in RF, microwave, space, medical, test and measurement, education, research, quantum computing and other emerging low-temperature computing markets.

• Yiannis Metallinos brings extensive leadership and operational experience gained across PE, private and PLC environments, spanning industries including electronics, precision engineering, FMCG, EV, automotive and marine. With expertise across manufacturing, engineering, and quality, he has a proven track record in driving organisational development, operational excellence, and talent management.

• Gary Langridge offers more than 30 years of engineering and product development experience. His career spans industries where technical innovation must balance with cost, quality, and time-to-market. Gary’s background in product manufacturing organisations will support Intelliconnect in reducing the cost of solution development and lifecycle management while enhancing engineering capabilities.

Steve Groves, Sales & Marketing Director at Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Yiannis and Gary to our management team to ensure that Intelliconnect continues to innovate and meet the future needs of our customers.”

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Niobium/Titanium (NbTi) cable for cryogenic applications.

Reliable performance and supply chain security assured.

Intelliconnect (Europe) is an authorised distributor for Niobium/Titanium (NbTi) cable manufactured in the USA by their sister company EZ Form Cable.  

The EZ-86-NBTI cable has both a NbTi inner and outer conductor with a solid PTFE dielectric. Suitable for operation down to millikelvin (mK) temperatures, this cable is widely used in Quantum Computer, Ai and other research applications.

Verified through third-party testing, the .086 cable exhibits loss under .5db per 100 ft at 4 Kelvin with thermal conductance at 1.5K: G= 1.88uW.cm/K and 4K: G=21.0 uW.cm/K

The new cryogenic cable can be supplied in standard lengths or suppled as NbTi cable assemblies utilising non-magnetic connectors.

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High density cryogenic connector.

Reliable transmission of critical signals at very low temperatures Up to 24-way with compact and simple connection Attenuators available to suppress thermal noise

The CryoCoax Q-CON high density cryogenic connector has been announced by Intelliconnect.

With the fast-growing rollout of quantum computing, and the development of large-scale high qubit machines, a greater number of microwave cables are now necessary for control and readout lines to the quantum processor. These have traditionally been provided by individual coaxial cables fitted with SMA connectors which offer limited packaging due to their 8mm hex coupling, which also requires space for access for tooling during installation.

CryoCoax, a division of Intelliconnect, have developed high-density multiway connectors based around the SMPM interface which not only provide many more coaxial lines in a given space but also simplifies the installation and customisation within a dilution refrigerator. Typical spacing using SMA connectors is limited to approximately 16mm, whereas the new Q-CON high-density connectors are designed with a pitch of 4.75mm. The SMPM interface provides a simple push to mate connection only requiring a hex key to tighten the two fasteners.

Steve Groves, Sales and Marketing Director at Intelliconnect, says, “Our CryoCoax division leads the way in cryogenic connectivity not only for quantum computing but also research, test and measurement and medical applications.”

The connector components are machined from high purity copper and beryllium copper and are gold plated to provide best thermal conductivity. Non-magnetic versions can also be specified if required. The connectors are compatible with .047” (1.19mm) size coax, either semi-rigid, flexible or conformable versions are available. Semi-rigid cables are available in Niobium Titanium, Stainless Steel, Copper, Cupronickel and Beryllium Copper as well as combinations of these with silver plated conductors, providing the user with a large choice in terms of thermal conductivity and attenuation.

To minimise passive heat load, cable materials with low thermal conductivity are normally favoured, however, with the exception of superconductors this typically goes hand in hand with poor electrical conductivity. Flexible cables having silver plated copper conductors are typically used for connections from the top of the dilution refrigerator to connect the control electronics at room temperature and can be terminated with conventional SMA connectors. Conformable copper coax options are also available and are often used at the lowest stage.

Superconducting Niobium-Titanium cables are often specified in quantum applications this material can be challenging, if not impossible, to solder. To overcome this, CryoCoax developed solderless connections for these high-density connectors as well as the traditional SMA, 2.92 and SMP connectors.

Standard configurations of the new Q-CON high-density connectors are 8-way, 16-way and 24-way with either smooth bore or full detent options, connector blocks can be ganged together to potentially give hundreds of coax lines in a dilution refrigerator. Two connector blocks form a mated pair, one having a full detent male SMPM interface, and the other a smooth bore SMPM male interface, these are used in conjunction with ‘bullet’ style female to female SMPM adaptors fitted between a pair of connector blocks.

The ‘bullet’ adaptors are retained in the full detent connector block. These can be combined with 8-way, 16-way and 24-way attenuator blocks available in 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 10dB and 20dB. CryoCoax worked with a leading attenuator manufacturer in developing these attenuator blocks to compliment the high-density connectors. Attenuators are employed to suppress thermal noise and provide thermalisation of the centre conductors.

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• See also RF, Microwave & Cryogenic environment connectors.(1/11/2021)

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Twenty years connecting.

Continued growth in core markets and innovation in Quantum Research and Computing

April 2023 marked the 20th year of trading for Intelliconnect (Europe), a specialist manufacturer of RF, Microwave, Waterproof and Cryogenic connectors and cable harnesses. The last few months have seen many changes to the way the company operates and is engaging with the future.

Now a part of Trexon Global, a worldwide group of specialist companies providing unique connectivity solutions that withstand the toughest environments and the most exacting applications, Intelliconnect has access to even greater opportunities in a global marketplace.

With the retirement of the previous and founding management, the new team are busy innovating, improving process and seeking new recipients for its multitude of technical solutions in both Cryogenic and traditional products. The company are already collaborating closely with several Trexon partners and investment and growth plans are in place to ensure a bright future.

As Managing Director, Gareth Phillips says, “We have built an amazing business, staffed with amazing people, that do an amazing job and work with amazing customer and supplier partners.”

Intelliconnect has always punched above its weight and was the little business that could, but now they are a bigger business that can and are pushing hard to be the big business that meets its aspirations.

Phillips continues, “I am fortunate enough to now be helming a business that has a formidable reputation for quality and agility and we have our work cut out to maintain both these things as we grow. Have there been growing pains? Yes. Will there be more? Of course, but I have a great team that rises to the occasion every time and we will continue to work to delight our partners and maintain our hard-earned reputation.”

Intelliconnect timeline 2003: The beginning. Intelliconnect was formed in 2003 as a direct result of the offshoring that occurred in the British connector industry following the telecoms crash in the late 90s/early 2000’s. It was conceived from a passion to revive the British connector manufacturing sector and was founded and funded by four individuals in partnership with Labcraft Ltd, a leading British low voltage lighting specialist.  The business was set-up in a corner of Labcraft’s facility in Chelmsford (GB), predominantly manufacturing lighting on a sub-contract basis for Labcraft. The first employee other than MD, Roy Phillips was Maria DeVries. Phill Skingsley soon followed as Production Director and the manufacture of connectors commenced with orders from Rhophase Microwave in Corby, a company which would have a big impact on the history and success of Intelliconnect.  In the early days, the business had no direct sales team and relied on word of mouth, existing contacts, Google Advertising and various outlets such as Interface Components Ltd. to spread the word. It soon became clear that administration assistance was needed and Maria Wright, a former Labcraft employee, was hired. Maria is still with the business today.  Sales in the first year reached the heady heights of £120,000. 2005: A Pivotal Year. 2005 was a pivotal year as for 3 reasons. Labcraft took the decision to restore its  manufacturing capability, it was decided to close the original Intelliconnect company and reform as Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, this time with 50% each ownership by Labcraft and Roy Phillips and Intelliconnect acquired the assets of a failing US connector manufacturer, Select Connect. Consequently, in only its third year of trading, Intelliconnect had completely re-organised, lost a significant proportion of its manufacturing output and acquired a US subsidiary, now called Intelliconnect USA. In addition, Labcraft announced that they were de-leasing their Warehouse and a new home for Intelliconnect was needed.  It was decided that all manufacturing would be sub-contracted to Phill and Carol Skingsley and the 2-person admin team were relocated to an office in Chelmsford (GB). Manufacturing was then carried out in Phill’s garage in Harrow (GB). This continued successfully until 2013. 2006-2009: Growth. The business grew, albeit relatively slowly, there was still no direct salesforce, and the banking crisis of 2008/09 was a major brake on growth. Despite this, in 2007 the company won its first major defence contract with Signature Industries and in 2009 a Sales Manager was finally employed. 2010 -2012: Consolidation. In 2010 sales dropped by 50% (the only time in Intelliconnect’s 20-year history that sales had fallen) before recovering in 2011 to £640k in 2011 and further growing to £825k in 2012.  The primary driver for this growth was the company’s entry into the medical market in the USA, most particularly in the cochlear implant space. Sales in their home market however remained static.   2013 – 2014 Another Pivotal Period. Two significant things happened in 2013. Firstly, the business acquired the services of David Hazell a veteran of Greenpar, Macom and Midwest Microwave to head up the sales function. This had a huge impact on the credibility and ability of the business to start playing in a higher league. Secondly, following the sale of Rhophase Microwave (then Intelliconnect’s biggest customer in Britain), the new owners decided to re-locate the business to Blackburn (GB). Intelliconnect saw this as an opportunity to seriously get involved in the RF cable assembly market, so it immediately employed Arden Lawson, Rhophase’ Production Manager to set up an Intelliconnect cable assembly operation in Chelmsford. 2014 – 2018 A Period of Rapid Growth.  In this period sales grew from just over £1m to £3.2m. The most significant driver of this growth was the company’s entry into the Cryogenics/Quantum computing arena as well as acquiring significant business from the country's largest shipborne radar company.  In 2014, Intelliconnect was also lucky enough to be able to acquire the services of Martin Spooner, one of the top RF engineers in Britain, an investment which was essential as the business moved into new markets and was working with blue-chip customers. Also, in 2014 the cable assembly team was further enhanced and the operation was moved to a small unit in Corby Enterprise Centre and in 2016 to a new larger unit in Cavendish Courtyard in 2017. This was followed by a move to the Corby Innovation hub in 2018 all driven by rapid growth. 2018 saw the first orders from one of the world’s largest companies engaged in Quantum research.  This coincided with the birth of Intelliconnect’s cryogenics/quantum brand, CryoCoax.  In 2017 a 5-year plan was put in place with the goal of replacing the senior management of the business and a potential sale in 2022. 2019 – 2021 Building for the Future. This period saw slower growth, mostly due to the effects of the pandemic but still saw a 14% increase in sales over the 2-year period.  In 2019 Steve Groves, Sales Director and Gareth Phillips, Operations Director were employed with a plan to replace the existing SD and MD completely by 2022. The teams were enhanced by a further 11 new engineers between Britain and the USA. 2022 Stunning Growth and Acquisition. 2022 was the year when so much hard work, foresight, knowledge and experience came to fruition with sales topping £10m, a growth of 60% over 2021. A further 9 hires were added including a new GM for Intelliconnect USA, Josh Copeland.  Most importantly, in September 2022 the company was acquired in its entirety by Trexon Global, a US group focused on building interconnect brands through Innovation, Expertise and Collaboration.    "Everyone at Intelliconnect has to say thank you to all of our customers, suppliers, colleagues and consultants past and present that have allowed us to build a business that we can all be proud of. " Intelliconnect has been listed in the top 25% of respondents in a recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) Management and Expectations Survey (MES) 2020. The largest ever survey of British business management capabilities, executed on a population of 25,000 companies across industries, regions, firm sizes and ages, documenting the variable quality of management practices. The survey notes that, in the Britain and internationally, firms with higher management practice scores on average tend to have higher productivity and profits.  With a policy of continuous improvement Intelliconnect have achieved accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, adding to their existing ISO 9001:2015 quality standard and SC21 Silver performance standard for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Industry Supply Chain Programme. Intelliconnect are also members of the Living Wage Foundation.  Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd is the largest British based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable harnesses suitable for applications including wearable technology, medical, telecoms, satcoms, military, aerospace, space, general microwave communications, rail traction, oil and gas and marine. Intelliconnect also manufacture the market leading Pisces range of waterproof RF connectors, coaxial adaptors to facilitate inter-series connection and gender change etc. dust-caps and offer value added services.  Their recently launched and fast-growing cryogenic cable assembly business CryoCoax supplies the growing market for quantum computing, medical, research, test and measurement and the emerging low temperature computing markets.  Intelliconnect’s cable division are specialist manufacturers of affordable, high quality, high frequency microwave cables including triaxial assemblies, semi-rigid, semi-flexible and cryogenic cables as well as standard RG/LMR type products. Cables can be waterproofed to IP68 and include special features including phase matching and ruggedised assemblies for use in harsh environments.

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Cryogenic chair!

Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd has announced that Dr Ziad Melhem, Non-Executive Director of its CryoCoax division, has been appointed as Chair of the British Cryogenic Council.

Dr Ziad Melhem

Ziad is the Founder and CEO of Oxford Quantum Solutions Ltd (OQS) and has more than 30 years of experience in all things cryogenic. He is active at National and International levels and member of a number of committees, organisations and advisory boards. He has been welcomed at the BCC where he joins Dr Andy-Blackett May the new Secretary on the BCC committee.

QQS is focussed on innovations and advanced solutions, strategic business development, strategic road mapping and technical authority on superconducting, cryogenics, instrumentation in quantum and nanotechnology applications for quantum, energy, life sciences, physical sciences, transport and power applications.

Gareth Philips, Managing Director of the Intelliconnect Group, says, "All at Intelliconnect offer our huge congratulations to Zaid on this honour and the important position he now holds in the development of cryogenic research and industrialisation of this cutting edge technology. We are now positioned to maintain our leading position in the global market for cryogenic connectors and cable assemblies.”

Dr Melhem was previously the Strategic Business Development Manager of Oxford Instruments NanoScience (OINS), implementing alliances and collaborative R&D projects on quantum, nanoscience, and nanotechnology applications. He has experience on new product design and business development activities in applied superconductivity, low and high temperature superconducting (LTS & HTS) materials, cryogenic, quantum and nanotechnology applications for scientific, medical, energy and industrial sectors.

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• See also Connecting in freezing conditions (12/8/2018).

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RF and Cryogenic product offering enhanced by acquisition.

Trexon, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Intelliconnect, the supplier of RF connectors, adapters, and cable assemblies.

Founded in 2003 and based in Chelmsford (GB), Intelliconnect has grown rapidly since its inception, becoming a market leader in design-led RF (radio frequency) components.

Trexon Founded in 1979, Trexon (formerly TPC Wire & Cable Company) is a leading designer and provider of high-performance wire, cable, connectors, assemblies, and accessories used in harsh, high cost-of-failure environments. Trexon’s products are designed to exceed customer performance specifications and withstand abuse from impact, abrasion, flexing, chemicals, extreme temperatures, miniaturization, and other demanding design requirements. Trexon’s products are specially constructed for a wide range of design challenges across high-reliability applications in diversified industrial end markets, defense, aerospace, medical and other industries.

Regarding the addition of Intelliconnect to the Trexon team, Mark Twaalfhoven, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Trexon stated, “The addition of Intelliconnect brings a customer-centric organization with a level of expertise and experience that aligns with the Trexon strategic vision of delivering application specific solutions. Their innovation enables the development of critical technologies that support key megatrend drivers such as AI and the application for quantum computing. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Intelliconnect.”

Dr. Nildeep Patel, President of Trexon Engineered Products Division added, “Adding Intelliconnect to the Engineered Products portfolio builds on our current expertise in RF products designed for highly engineered systems for a range of applications. Their unique capability of combining high precision RF products performing at cryogenic temperatures adds yet another dimension to our already proven RF technology range.”

The founder of Intelliconnect, Roy Phillips, said: “After nearly 20 years of success and growth, we recognised that to reach the next level of excellence, Intelliconnect needed to be part of a bigger, financially strong group which has the same aspirations, goals, and vision that we do. We are confident that Trexon is the perfect partner. Their strong track record in acquiring good businesses and making them better whilst investing and supporting their existing teams is one of the key reasons that we chose them as our acquirer.”

Gareth Phillips MD at Intelliconnect said, "Trexon is highly aligned with Intelliconnect’s philosophy and desire to grow our world class RF and Cryogenic product offering. We have worked hard to build a solid platform of best-in-class services and products and we are thrilled to be partnering with the wider Trexon family to take us to the next level and beyond. I am very much looking forward to working with Trexon to maximize our potential and that of our fantastic employees.”

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RF, Microwave & Cryogenic environment connectors.

CryoCoax, an Intelliconnect division, has been appointed as a franchised stocking distributor by XMA Corporation-Omni Spectra® focusing on cryogenic connectivity products as well as standard attenuators and high frequency microwave components.

CryoCoax is the British/North American based division of Intelliconnect solely focused on providing for the RF Interconnect needs of the worldwide Cryogenics market. Based on a business model of innovative design, excellent manufacturing, unrivalled customer service and technology led partnerships, Intelliconnect – CryoCoax has seen significant and continuing growth in quantum computing, research, test and measurement, space and medical applications during the past six years.

Steve Groves, Intelliconnect/CryoCoax Global Sales Director commented, “This is a fantastic step forward for our business, we are very excited to be working more closely with XMA. Being able to sell their wide range of high-quality RF Solutions from stock will allow us to achieve great things together.”

This new development for Intelliconnect complements their existing product range of RF, Microwave and Cryogenic connectivity and increases their ability to offer a ‘one-stop shop to the market.

XMA Corporation-Omni Spectra® is considered the market leader of microwave components in the cryogenics and general microwave component spaces and has been a partner with Intelliconnect/CryoCoax for several years. XMA supplies products of the highest quality to the exacting specifications required by the quantum computing, military, aerospace, space, test, measurement, medical and commercial markets.

CryoCoax’s cryogenic cables and components work to 2 K (-271.15°C) and are ideally suited to a wide range of applications including quantum computing and research, test and measurement, instrumentation, medical and material research and cryogenic systems including dilution refrigerators, superconducting magnet systems, low temperature detector systems, infrared array systems.

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Connecting in freezing conditions.

CryoCoax is a new division of Intelliconnect Europe specialising in connectors and cable assemblies for Cryogenic Systems. CryoCoax cabling and connectors are used across many applications and industries, those already addressed include measurement and testing, system quantum computing, space and instrumentation.

The CryoCoax range of connectors includes sturdily constructed stainless steel interconnects including SMA, SMP, custom designed products and all common connector interfaces. Cables and cable assemblies from CryoCoax are crafted from the finest materials and using the most advanced manufacturing techniques available in the market with test capabilities to 40Ghz.  This division designs and manufactures standard, IP68 and glass sealed hermetic adapters and a range of attenuators, from 0dB – 30dB which are specially configured to withstand the lowest temperatures.

CryoCoax provide cryogenic cable and component solutions to clients across the world, for a diverse range of applications and industries. Core capabilities include: ability to withstand temperature to 2K and below, stainless steel cable assemblies to 40GHz, niobium titanium cable assemblies to 40GHz, cupro nickel cables, raw St/St and NbTi cable, non-magnetic cables, SMP connectors, crimp solderless and 2.9mm connectors and adapters, sealed adapters, hermetic connectors and adapters, attenuators, low temperature hardware

Roy Phillips, Managing Director of CryoCoax, comments,”CryoCoax specialises in the design and manufacture of cryogenic interconnect products. As a dedicated division of the Intelliconnect group, CryoCoax has the security of a long established and very successful connector manufacturer at its heart and is going from strength to strength, providing cryogenic solutions to some of the biggest tech companies in the world.”

Philips continues,” We combine decades of experience in the interconnect industry with a modern, streamlined approach and we have an outstanding record for providing defect-free, high-quality cryogenic products. Our expert team of designers and engineers will work alongside customers from start to finish of a project to ensure the best possible solution is delivered.”

CryoCoax’s cryogenic cables and components work to beyond 2 K (-271.15°C) and are ideally suited to a wide range of applications including test and measurement, instrumentation, medical and material research and cryogenic systems including dilution refrigerators, superconducting magnet systems, low temperature detector systems, infrared array systems.

• CryoCoax is a member of the British Cryogenics Council (BCC) and the Cryogenic Society of America allowing it to extend the market reach of its cryogenic cables and components and to participate in the rapid development of this growing field. The BCC currently has over 100 members and it provides a broad spectrum of expertise from companies providing cryogenic products and services to universities undertaking low temperature research and end-users of cryogens and cryogenic systems. More information on Intelliconnect’s membership is available on the BCC website

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Promoting in the cryogenics market!

Intelliconnect has become a member of the British Cryogenics Council in order to extend the market reach of its cryogenic cables and components and to participate in the rapid development of this growing field.

The British Cryogenics Council was founded in 1967 at the Royal Society to promote knowledge and interest in Cryogenics. With currently over 100 members it provides a broad spectrum of expertise from companies providing cryogenic products and services to universities undertaking low temperature research and end-users of cryogens and cryogenic systems. More information on Intelliconnect’s membership is available on the BCC website.

Roy Phillips, Managing Director of Intelliconnect, comments, "As a leading supplier of UK designed and manufactured cryogenic interconnect products we are pleased and proud to now be a member of the British Cryogenics Council. Our membership will ensure our products and new developments keep up to date with leading-edge research and market opportunities as they happen.”

Intelliconnect’s cryogenic cables and components work to 2 K (-271.15°C) and are ideally suited to a wide range of applications including test and measurement, instrumentation, medical and material research and cryogenic systems including dilution refrigerators, superconducting magnet systems, low temperature detector systems, infrared array systems.

Intelliconnect provides Stainless Steel Cable assemblies, Niobium Titanium Cable assemblies to 40GHz, Cupro Nickel Cables, Raw St/St and NbTi Cable, Crimp SMA and 2.9mm Connectors, Sealed Adaptors, Hermetic Connectors and Adaptors, Attenuators, Low-Temperature Hardware and complete ‘box-build ‘assembly.

Phillips continues, “Cryogenic systems need well-designed reliable and repeatable cable assemblies and we are happy to provide our customers with high volume standard products or unique custom designs and work with them to fulfill all of their cryogenic component needs.”

In addition to custom cable assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd manufactures a wide range of standard and custom RF connectors and components, including waterproof and fast turnaround custom designs which are undertaken without NRE charges to their customers. Intelliconnect also manufacture a large range of coaxial adaptors to facilitate inter-series connection and gender change etc. Typical applications include MIL and aerospace, marine, oil and gas, medical and general microwave markets.

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Cryogenic fluid custody transfer

Coriolis flowmeters have European, Asian, Australian and U.S. approvals for cryogenic fluids in custody transfer applications

Accurate mass-flow measurement
for Cryostar LNG fuel dispensers

Micro Motion® Coriolis flowmeters from Emerson Process Management are being used by Cryostar in its fuel dispensers for liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vehicles. This company is a leading provider of advanced technologies for LNG applications and they chose the Micro Motion flowmeters not only for their inherent accuracy, but also because regulatory organisations in Europe, Asia, Australia and the U.S. have approved the meters for measuring cryogenic fluids in custody transfer applications.

“When we were designing our fuel dispensers, we looked at various measurement technologies and several potential suppliers,” said Philippe Fauvel of Cryostar. “Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters have all the approvals we need for our growing markets, as well as providing the accurate and reliable data that this fiscal application demands.”
The Cryostar dispenser, which has a 99.5 per cent accuracy, has been approved by the relevant Weights and Measures departments in many world areas to the appropriate standard. These include MID (Europe) and Nederlands Meet Instituut (NMI) for Australia and Asia. Cryostar is also seeking National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) approval for North America.

“This project has been very much a joint development with Emerson,” continued Fauvel. “Emerson helped with obtaining MID approval, and we used their valuable LNG knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible design – making our dispensers among the most accurate and reliable on the market.”

MID certification means that when Emerson’s compact flowmeters are used as a component of a complete measuring system, such as the Cryostar fuel dispenser, it is not necessary for the dispenser manufacturer to type test and certify the devices – saving both time and money.

The Cryostar dispenser uses a Micro Motion ELITE® CMF100 flowmeter to determine mass flow, eliminating the separate fluid density compensation required by traditional volumetric technologies. This reduces costs and measurement uncertainty while simplifying installation. Additionally, Micro Motion meters do not require straight pipe runs or flow conditioning devices, enabling compact and efficient skid-based metering designs.

Micro Motion meters are ideally suited to cryogenic applications for dispensing LNG fuel to motor vehicles. They have no moving parts, enabling the meters to deliver improved system reliability and increased plant availability. Using Micro Motion Coriolis meters for LNG dispensing provides operators with accurate, real-time, in-line measurement data, while meeting the ATEX safety limitations.

“Emerson’s full range of Coriolis measuring instruments has MID approval for LNG applications,” said Denis Henrot, Vice President for Emerson’s Micro Motion line in Europe. “This makes our highly accurate Coriolis flowmeters ideally suited to low flow applications such as in fuelling dispensers, in addition to established high flow applications in pipelines, tankers and storage systems.”

Cryogenic temp measurement

Liquid nitrogen data logging system

MadgeTech’s LNDS, Liquid Nitrogen Data Logging System, is an ultra-low temperature measurement system created specifically for the monitoring of temperature sensitive substances that need to be preserved at cryogenic temperatures.

The LNDS can be mounted to the top or outer of a cryo-shipper or freezer, and the probe sheath can be inserted into the tank. The user can then directly view the internal temperature on the LCD of the logger. Also, a variety of probe sizes are available.

It is easily user programmable with preselected sample rates from between 2 seconds to 24 hours. It features a programmable start time and date, up to six months in advance.

The 8-button membrane keypad and large LCD provides the user with the ability to view the current reading, minimum, maximum, and average statistics, in real-time. The non-volatile memory will retain data even if AC and battery power are lost. Also, the 9-volt battery it runs on is both user-replaceable and cost effective.

The Liquid Nitrogen Monitoring System includes the TCTemp2000 data logger with N.I.S.T calibration certification, thermocouple probe, and 9 volt AC wall mounted power adaptor.

Cryogenic and extreme environments

Sensors Ideal for Cryogenic, Flight Test, HALT/HASS/ESS, and Space Hardware Testing

Meggitt Sensing Systems has announced the global market debut of the Endevco® model 2271A series, an accelerometer family designed for high-reliability vibration and acceleration measurements in cryogenic and other extreme environments.

Available with either 10-32 side connector (model 2271A) or 10-32 top connector (model 2271AM20), the Endevco® model 2271A series is designed to reliably operate over a very wide operating temperature range of -269°C to +260°C (-452˚F to +500˚F) with unusually flat temperature response. Units exhibit excellent output sensitivity and stability over time, with shock survivability to 10,000 g pk. The piezoelectric sensing elements of the model 2271A series are housed in a corrosion-resistant stainless steel case, which is hermetically sealed for use in demanding environments. Signal ground is isolated from the sensor’s outer case. A three-meter (ten-foot) low-noise coaxial cable is supplied for error-free operation. As a self-generating device, the accelerometer family requires no external power source for operation. In addition, select models are eligible for purchase under the Endevco® -R replacement sensor program.

Recommended accessories for the Endevco® model 2271A series include the model 2950 triaxial mounting block; signal conditioner models 133, 2775 or 4990a (Oasis); or the model 2771C in-line charge converter. With its rugged construction and precision accuracy over an extremely wide operating temperature range, the model 2271A series is ideal for use in cryogenic testing; HALT/HASS/ESS; flight test engine monitoring; environmental testing; and space hardware evaluations.