The reliability of the MC4 connector for PV solar panels by Multi-Contact, has led it to become a de facto industry standard, with over a billion sold worldwide. The rugged connector now has a further advantage as it has been awarded UL approval for operation at 1,500V.

A heavy duty gigabit Ethernet connector has been introduced by Multi-Contact in response to the growing use of Ethernet communication systems on the factory floor. Designed for automated docking systems in harsh industrial environments, the GigaDock 1 can withstand up to one million mating cycles.

The CombiTac connector system from Multi-Contact can be used to connect battery packs used on rolling stock and other rail applications. Featuring alignment tolerances of 3° and ±1mm through standard CombiTac guiding end pieces, the panel mount connectors are suitable for use with rackable, slide-in battery packs where blind connection is necessary.

  Offering a high voltage rating of up to 1500VDC, the MC4-EVO 2 connector from Multi-Contact enables longer cable strings to be used when linking solar fields. The PV connector reduces power losses to allow solar power operators to benefit from higher yields.

Specifically designed for use in the harsh conditions encountered on Alpine railways, Multi-Contact has introduced a heavy duty connector range. Operating over a temperature range from -35 to +40°C, the connectors provide power, data and compressed air links between carriages and can withstand high levels of mechanical strain, shock and vibration.

A junction box claimed to save on cable costs has been released by Multi-Contract. The TwinBox is an individual junction box with an inbuilt connector. It's compact design with integrated MC4 connector means cables can be shorter, with consequent savings on cable costs. It also reduces the amount of potting compound needed.

Tapping busbars can be carried out quickly and safely with the new flat test clip from Multi-Contact. The Grip-FMA has a Multilam in each jaw, ensuring low contact resistance even on busbars that are lacquered on one side. The jaws open to a maximum of 12 mm and are clamped into position using the pressure grip handle.

Cabinet doors can be fitted and removed quickly, simply and safely using the earth bonding hinges from Multi-Contact. This eliminates the requirement for doors for switchgear cabinets and other electrical enclosures to have earthing straps. Safety is enhanced, as there is no risk of forgetting to fit earthing straps, or not fitting them correctly.

Multi-Contact has today announced the release of a new series of battery cable connectors which enable the fast and safe connection of batteries for stationary and mobile applications. Made from a high quality design using silver-plated Multilam technology, the new BCC battery cable connectors enable low contact resistance throughout the long service life.

Solar panels are an increasingly common sight on agricultural buildings. However, as well as having to resist extremes of weather for decade after decade, some installations and their connectors have an extra challenge to face.

Heavy duty connectors for robotic arms used in spot welding and other high power applications can be quickly secured and released with the new RobiFix-Lock from Multi-Contact. The rugged locking units are designed for the company's RobiFix electrical connectors for use in robot dresspacks.

Multi-Contact have announced that they will be exhibiting a range of high performance electrical connectors at the DSEI defence and security exhibition this September. Products on display will include the versatile CombiTac modular connector system, designed for the most rugged applications. The CombiTac system allows a range of contact types within a single connector, including fibre optic connections with their high bandwidth, high signal densi...

Developed in response to customer demand for a heavy duty electrical connector with continuous EMC shielding, the 21BV-GS from Multi-Contact is ideally suited for use with three-phase motors supplied by frequency inverters.

Needing only a hex key for assembly, the new POAG plug connectors introduced by Multi-Contact are cost-effective sockets for potential equalisation conductors. Their screw lead termination removes the need for a crimping tool.

A wide range of high performance electrical solar power connectors and junction boxes are being highlighted by Multi-Contact at this year's Ecobuild exhibition. The company's market leading MC3 and MC4 plug connectors for linking PV arrays snap together to form a highly reliable connection thanks to their use of Multilam technology. They are suitable for cable cross-sections up to 10 mm2.

Multi-Contact's versatile CombiTac connector system now includes the option to include high density data modules. The compact contact carriers, housing up to 20 poles with 0.6 mm diameter contacts, are ideal where space constraints require a small footprint.

Multi-Contact are today pleased to announce the release of the 21BV, a connector providing heavy duty power cables with highly reliable connection and disconnection. The 21BV is a round, single-pole insulated connector that provides reliable operation for as many as 5000 mating cycles.

Three new junction boxes for PV solar power applications have been introduced by Multi-Contact. The Westlake box is cost-optimised for crystalline solar panels and its low profile means it can be installed directly under the module frame. This saves installation time by removing the need to bend the connecting ribbons.

Multi-Contact will be displaying some of its wide range of electrical solar power connectors and junction boxes at this year's Ecobuild sustainable design and construction exhibition. Its original MC3 and MC4 models are market leading plug connectors for linking PV arrays. They snap together to form a highly reliable connection that uses Multilam technology for low contact resistance and long product life. They can be used with cable cross-sectio...

A range of connectors for joining PV cables has been introduced by Multi-Contact. Fully compatible with the company's popular MC4 range, the new MC4PLUS connectors save costs as they are supplied pre-assembled.