Cables/Connecting
Rectangular HDCs operate reliably in harsh environments
At SPS IPC Drives 2015 in Nuremberg, TE Connectivity launched a range of rectangular HDCs (Heavy Duty Connectors), suitable for applications in harsh environments within machinery, robotics, railway, wind energy and conventional energy generation and distribution. The product range utilises a modular design, enabling customers to realise a structured approach to install equipment conveniently and efficiently.
Fully-harnessed cables suit heavy industrial applications
By combining the company's modular D-Sub mixed layout and Heavy Duty Connector families with Flamar cables, Molex's cable assembly and harnessing service helps OEMs reduce costs, save time and cut materials wastage. Molex offers fully customisable cable assemblies and harnesses for use in harsh environments, such as those found in industrial automation and robotics applications.
PCB connector system is key to versatile interfacing
HARTING’s har-flex PCB connector system is a key component in a new versatile interface developed by Peak Production Equipment, a manufacturer of automatic test systems. Peak manufactures a comprehensive range of test equipment, from simple test boxes used by subcontract manufacturers to stand-alone high specification test racks and systems used in the aerospace and defence industries.
Website introduced dedicated for military conenctors
ODU AMC is a range of advanced miniature connectors designed for harsh environments. Used extensively in soldier communications systems that require significant weight and space reduction, such as: tactical radios, portable computers, navigation and surveillance systems, night vision, digital scopes, UAVs and airborne vehicles.
On the right track: Connectors target rail applications
The high-performance range of DT connectors from TE Connectivity are now being shipped by distributor Aerco. Rugged, easy to use and available at a relatively low price, the DT series is ideal for use in the toughest of environments as found in construction equipment, marine equipment and off-road and heavy goods vehicles.
IEC outlet features IDC terminals to speed assembly
SCHURTER announces its latest IEC appliance outlet with insulation displacement contact (IDC) terminals, the 4710. The outlet provides increased power ratings over the popular 6610 series for heavier duty PDU applications. The 4710 is a J style outlet according to IEC 60320, rated 20A at 250VAC by UL/CSA and 16A at 250VAC by ENEC.
0.5mm pitch connector requires only 120 positions to carry 60A
Hirose has designed a board-to-board connector with a highly reliable floating contact mechanism and self-alignment structure that simplifies assembly. Providing +/- 0.6mm floating in the X and Y axis directions, the FX20 series absorbs mounting misalignment from multiple stacking connectors as well as PCB shrinkage caused by high temperatures.
Power supply connector supports up to 10A
Lumberg added two models to its portfolio of DC power supply connectors. Geared specifically toward applications requiring high tensile forces which simultaneously rely on high rated currents of up to 10A for the low voltage range, the chassis socket plus its matching power supply is now available for the market.
Connectors target mil/aero applications
The PCD Luminus series of interconnect solutions from Amphenol are engineered to support highly reliable low-to-moderate-power and communication signal transmissionin military and commercial aerospace applications. The lightweight, cost-effective series, now available at CDM Electronics, comprises a range of connectors, receptacles, contacts and accessories in various configurations and arrangements to provide unparalleled design and in...
Connectors deliver three times the power of standard M12s
Following the introduction of its Brad M12 Power F-coded connector system, Molex has introduced a complete range of T-coded cordsets and receptacles that delivers three times the power of standard M12 connectors. Delivering up to 12.0A per pin, the interconnect system meets the increasing power requirements of DC motors and drives, actuation equipment and 24VDC auxiliary power systems in automation control systems, as well as LED lighting and com...