Eaton Corp. is expanding its aerospace and interconnect presence, as it announced last week that it has committed to acquire the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business of TransDigm Group Inc. for $920 million. Headquartered in Versailles, France, Souriau-Sunbank manufactures highly engineered electrical interconnect solutions for harsh environments for customers in the aerospace, defense, industrial, energy, and […]
Hermetic connectors continue to grow for civil and military aeronautics applications
In the category of hermetic connectors destined for use in harsh environments and especially in civil and military aeronautics applications, Souriau offers a wide range of products compliant with numerous standards such as EN3646, EN2997 and MIL-DTL-38999. The hermetic connectors benefit from the advantages of their specific technology, manufacturing process and quality control. In the […]
SOURIAU invests in R&D for new manufacturing processes
The European REACH regulation, which aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, imposes strict rules on the use of chemical substances. Hexavalent chromium used in the surface treatment of numerous SOURIAU products is one of the prohibited substances. With the desire to keep its technical leadership in connectors for harsh environments […]
Shallow-depth underwater connectors ensure system reliability
Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU introduces SWIM, a new range of connectors for underwater applications at shallow depth. Immersible connectors have to meet a variety of mechanical and chemical constraints. SOURIAU has been active in this market for a very long time, continuously adapting its product range to customer requirements in the field of military […]
Souriau’s medical connector manufacturing meets ISO 13485
Esterline Connection Technologies – Souriau is qualified ISO 13485 for the manufacturing of its connectors for medical devices. With the introduction of the JMX plastic Push-Pull series, Souriau has made a distinguished entry into the market for connectors for electronic medical equipment. As well as superior technical characteristics, the perfectly-adapted design corresponds to medical device manufacturers’ requirements in […]
Connectors withstand the rigors of the nuclear industry
Many industries require connectors to interconnect the electrical and electronic systems that are vital to controlling their processes and ensure the safety of equipment. The nuclear industry is no exception to this. Thanks to its many years of collaboration with leaders in the industry, Souriau possesses extensive experience in meeting the requirements of nuclear environments. It is […]
JMX plastic push-pull connectors from Souriau are key in medical devices
Esterline Connection Technologies – Souriau presented its all-new series of JMX plastic medical connectors at its stand at Compamed 2017, which was held in Düsseldorf from 13–16 November 2017. Compamed brings together suppliers of hospital and electronic equipment designed for medical devices used in patient environments. Medica is dedicated to surgical and patient care equipment. Together, both trade shows […]
SOURIAU extends its range of motorsport connectors
From Formula 1, World Rally Championship and MotoGP to endurance competitions and rally raid off-road racing, Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU has long been a global supplier of car and motorcycle motorsport connectors. The market—which today represents several hundred thousand connectors a year—really took off in the early 2000s, when the advent and massive adoption […]
Souriau celebrates 100 years of interconnect innovations
In 2017, SOURIAU is celebrating 100 years of innovation in helping all industries—aviation, defencs, space, rail, nuclear, and racing cars. The early years of the 20th century saw major developments in automobiles, trains, and airplanes. In 1917, Paul Adolphe Souriau—the man who would one day give his name to the company he founded—specialized in windings and the manufacture […]
SOURIAU´s MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors comply with the European REACH Regulation and are QPL certified
SOURIAU is now the world´s first manufacturer of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors with Black Zinc Nickel plating to comply with REACH Regulation and obtain certification from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. Thomas Pichot, manager of SOURIAU’s Aeronautics R&D Unit, and Nicolas Paumier, product manager, highlight some of the updates on this recent QPL certification. “Our […]
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