Cables/Connecting

Tyco Electronics adds glow-wire compatibility in VAL-U-LOK connector line

14th April 2009
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The VAL-U-LOK connector family from Tyco Electronics now includes housings that meet the requirements of IEC 60335-1 for glow-wire ignition temperature and glow-wire flammability index. IEC 60335-1 addresses safety requirements in household appliances. While the standard applies primarily to appliances sold in Europe, demand for glow-wire-compatible housing is growing worldwide as manufacturers look to meet global market requirements.
The new glow-wire housings use standard VAL-U-LOK contacts and are intermateable with other VAL-U-LOK and AMP-DUAC connectors and with Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connectors.

The VAL-U-LOK connector system is a low-cost, wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connector system with 4.2mm x 4.2mm centreline. This connector system can be used in a variety of applications, including the HVAC, vending, gaming, and appliance industries. Sizes range from 2 to 24 positions for double-row configurations and 3 to 5 positions for single-row versions. The header assemblies come with pre-loaded contacts and may be installed on the printed circuit board manually or automatically using robotic equipment. All housings are polarized for easier mating and locking latches help maintain reliable connections.

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