by admin | Jan 8, 2026 | Products, Suppliers, Tech Tip
Hold tight! Little things make the big things work. Securing wiring looms into vehicles should be such a simple task, motorsport teams in particular like lightweight, robust and reusable mounting points. Here is my rundown of cable tie bases and connector mounting...
by admin | Jul 24, 2025 | Products, Suppliers
In motorsport, people often call connectors “MIL Spec,” but what does that actually mean? A customer recently asked me to specify a MIL-SPEC connector. I suggested both Deutsch Autosport or Souriau 8STA connector ranges, to which they responded, “No, I mean the green...
by admin | Jul 14, 2025 | Products, Suppliers, Tech Tip
Compact, high current, low cost – two pole power connectors. The XT series connectors are from a Chinese manufacturer Amass. The most common version is the XT60 connector. They were developed for radio-controlled and drone applications where many projects have motors...
by admin | May 23, 2025 | Out and about, Products, Suppliers
WireTrain met with business development manager, Sam Furminger of FC Lane, to better understand the offerings of FC Lane to the motorsport market. For many in the motorsport industry, FC Lane are known as the UK distributor for Souriou connectors and Hellerman Tyton...
by admin | May 21, 2025 | Products, Tech Tip
Pre-Made, 5-core DR25 Wire assembly from new UK distributor AvioRace UK AvioRace, a well-known European distributor of motorsport products, have recently launched their UK distribution arm AvioRace UK, based in Norfolk. An interesting product from their offering...
by admin | May 17, 2025 | Out and about, Products, Tech Tip
This week, we’re looking at affordable flush cutters for electronics and wiring. We’ve got two pairs from the RS Pro range and one pair from Knipex. They are all designed for electronics work and small-scale wiring. RS Pro 606490 Full Flush These cutters...
