We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the recent Kumamoto earthquake. At LAPP Japan, we recognize that our customers in the Kyushu region are facing issues related to inventory shortages and supply disruptions due to the earthquake. As part of our support for recovery and reconstruction, we will offer certain products for delivery to the affected areas at special prices. While our assistance may be limited, we hope it will help you continue your business activities and contribute to the region's recovery. For inquiries regarding the eligible products, application conditions, and ordering methods for this support program, please contact the following office. Our representatives will listen to your situation and respond as quickly as possible. LAPP JAPAN Co., Ltd. Kyushu Regional Sales Support Office TEL: 03-4520-6245 E-mail: sales.jp.ljp@lapp.com Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM We sincerely pray for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.

The MULTI-STANDARD SC single-core will be renamed "ÖLFLEX WIRE MS" starting April 2, 2024. (Old) MULTI-STANDARD SC 1 (New) ÖLFLEX WIRE MS 1 (Old) MULTI-STANDARD SC 2.1 (New) ÖLFLEX WIRE MS 2.1 (Old) MULTI-STANDARD SC 2.2 (New) ÖLFLEX WIRE MS 2.2 As a product, the new product name will be displayed on the insulation, so only the marking of the single wire will change. Other materials, dimensions, and general technical characteristics remain the same, with no changes. The model numbers will also remain unchanged. Products under the new name "ÖLFLEX WIRE MS" will be officially sold under this name starting April 8, 2024, but for the time being, there may be a mix of stock from the old name Multistandard SC series and the new name ÖLFLEX WIRE MS. For more details, please feel free to contact us.

Notice of Year-End and New Year Holiday Holiday Period: December 29, 2022 (Thursday) to January 4, 2023 (Wednesday) *Normal operations will resume on January 5, 2023 (Thursday). Last business day of the year: December 28, 2022 (Wednesday) until 17:30 During this period, we will be able to accept order applications and inquiry emails; however, we will suspend product shipping and responses to inquiries, so we appreciate your understanding. Orders placed during the holiday period will be processed sequentially starting January 5, 2023 (Thursday), so please expect longer shipping and response times than usual. Thank you for your understanding.

The conductor size of electrical wires is expressed using standards and units. The expression varies by region and standard, so caution is needed when selecting cables and wires. At LAPP, we explain various units, including AWG and mm², and provide quick reference tables on our website. Please feel free to use them.

In today's industrial machinery, Cat.5e (100Mbit/s) is recommended, but recently, high-speed large-capacity data communication (10Gbit/s) with Cat.6 is gradually becoming more common. In this column, LAPP's technical experts will clearly explain the differences between Cat.5e and Cat.6, as well as provide an easy-to-understand overview of industrial Ethernet!