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Overview

Coolgear is a manufacturer of industrial-grade USB connectivity products, including hubs, chargers, serial devices, adapters, and cables. It supplies solutions to industrial, medical, automotive, commercial, and aerospace sectors. The company provides off-the-shelf and custom designs with on-site engineering support.

History

Coolgear was founded in 1997 in Clearwater, Florida. It has operated for over 25 years, engineering and deploying millions of connectivity solutions. The company maintains its independent status with a focus on USB and serial technologies.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
USB Hubs	Industrial multi-port connectivity	$100 - $800
USB Chargers	High-power industrial charging	$50 - $300
Serial Devices	USB-to-serial adapters	$40 - $200
Adapters	Multi-protocol conversion	$30 - $150
Cables	Rugged industrial cabling	$20 - $100

Manufacturing

Coolgear manufactures products in Clearwater, Florida, USA, as a US-based facility. It handles engineering and production on-site for industrial-grade items.

Notable Products

Industrial USB Hubs - Multi-port hubs for harsh environments in industrial and medical applications.
USB Chargers - High-output chargers for USB power delivery in automotive and commercial use.
Serial Adapters - Converters enabling USB-to-RS232/485 communication.
Add-on Cards - PCIe cards for USB expansion in embedded systems.
Rugged Cables - Durable USB cables for aerospace and robotics.

Reputation

Coolgear is regarded by professionals for reliable industrial USB solutions suited to demanding environments. Users note strong engineering support and custom options as strengths. Some feedback highlights higher pricing compared to consumer alternatives, though justified by durability.