Increased availability of RoHS compliant connectors

Lead-free and RoHS compliant
In order to meet international standards, TE Connectivity began manufacturing all Micro WET-CON connectors lead-free and Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) compliant starting on 1st March 2018. Previously, customers had to special order products that met these standards. There will be a brief transition period while old inventory is depleted, so customers are advised to specify at the time of ordering if they require RoHS compliant products.

Convenient standard lengths
Effective 1st April 2018, single-ended Micro WET-CON connectors will be available with standard cable lengths in the following sizes: 1, 2 and 5m cable on inline connectors; 0.5m hook-up wire on bulkhead connectors. Longer lengths can still be ordered on demand. TE will stock its US and UK facilities with the standard-length products, which will contribute to decreased lead times. Following 1st April, accessories like locking sleeves will be sold separately.

“These improvements will help decrease internal processing times and streamline our manufacturing lines, which will result in faster service and response times for customers,” said Jana Andreas, Product Manager for Connectors and Assemblies at TE Marine, Oil & Gas. “We will be able to further decrease lead times by stocking our US and UK facilities with the new standard connectors.”