Emerson has enhanced the Appleton 200 Amp Powertite series of pin-and-sleeve plugs, receptacles and connectors with new features providing faster and easier field assembly, greater environmental protection and improved worker safety. Capable of supplying reliable power to any type of heavy-duty electrical equipment, fixed or portable, the Appleton 200 Amp Powertite series is the next […]
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Small and lightweight mixed-layout connectors support 10 A current
Harwin continues to extend the scope of its high-reliability (hi-rel) connector portfolio through the introduction of mixed-layout versions of its popular Gecko-SL series. By complementing the data contacts with 2 or 4 power contacts (in power/data configurations of either 1+8+1 or 2+8+2), the Gecko-MT products enable significant space and weight reductions in electronic hardware. This […]
Automotive power connector from Hirose for high heat and high vibration needs
Hirose has launched a low-profile wire-to-board connector for high heat and high vibration applications including automotive, off-highway and transportation. Combining a space-saving design with high heat resistance from -40° up to 125° C, the 2-mm pitch ZE05 series connector maintains high electrical conductivity even in severe heat environments. A double spring, three-point contact design with […]
Power connectors support next-gen needs with up to 140 A/contact
TE Connectivity today introduced Multi-Beam Plus connectors, the latest evolution of its highly-successful power connector line. They share the same low-profile dimensions and enable the same through-system airflow as previous designs such as Multi-Beam XL, XLE and HD power connectors. Multi-Beam Plus connectors satisfy the demand for higher-power solutions by providing a high current per […]
Heilind Electronics adds TE Connectivity’s SOLARLOK 2.0 connector to portfolio
Heilind Electronics recently introduced TI Connectivity’s new SOLARLOK 2.0 connector. This new connector enables solar installers to make in-field panel connections more easily, quickly and cost-effectively. TE Connectivity’s SOLARLOK 2.0 is a toolless field-installable product that uses Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology to create a connection between panels and cables without the need for any […]
8- and 20-circuit mid-power MultiCat power connector system ensures proper connection
Molex introduces 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat power connector system with precision-machined contacts. This system provides superior durability and can be mated quickly. It also ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry categories. With this connector system, customers will be able to use a reliable connector […]
Taking on the challenge of managing power through connector design
While requirements for power supplies have been steadily increasing, the need to address space and heat limitations is taking on greater importance for modern connector design. Contributed by Ken Stead, director, power products, Molex Today, across the world, there are nearly 90 million internet transactions conducted per minute, or 1.5 million occurrences each second. All […]
