Abstract: A connection system for one or more heating cables includes an end termination plug and a module. The end termination plug is configured to be coupled to an end of a heating cable and includes a plug body portion configured to electrically connect to a conductor of the heating cable and an end plug portion adjacent the plug body portion. The module includes a mating plug portion configured to plug into the end plug portion of the end termination plug, electrically and mechanically coupling together the end termination plug and the module, and a module body portion comprising a sensor.

Abstract: A termination assembly for a heating cable includes a first assembly that connects to a first conductor of the heating cable and includes a first cam rotatable about a first base frame to contact the first conductor from a first side, and a second cam rotatable about the first base frame to contact the first conductor from a second side. A second assembly connects to a second conductor of the heating cable and includes a third cam rotatable about a second base frame to contact the second conductor from the first side, and a fourth cam rotatable about the second base frame to contact the second conductor from the second side. Each cam includes teeth configured to pierce through a jacket and core material of the heating cable when the respective cam is rotated, and a first end portion adjacent to the teeth to contact the respective conductor.

Abstract: The disclosure provides materials, apparatuses, and methods for making multilayer coatings with a high degree of efficiency and control. In some aspects, for example, coatings are described having multiple layers of nanoparticles and a polyelectrolyte, wherein the nanoparticles form tightly packed monolayers. The interface between monolayers may include polyelectrolyte material. One or more aspects of such monolayers and interfaces are controllable.

Abstract: The disclosure provides materials, apparatuses, and methods for making multilayer coatings with a high degree of efficiency and control. In some aspects, for example, coatings are described having multiple layers of nanoparticles and a polyelectrolyte, wherein the nanoparticles form tightly packed monolayers. The interface between monolayers may include polyelectrolyte material. One or more aspects of such monolayers and interfaces are controllable.