In2Connect UK launch IP68 rated Waterproof Circular Cable Connectors

Nov. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- The "Pintail” circular connector range from In2Connect provides low-cost, watertight, interconnection for industrial and waterborne applications. The SP12 and SP21 connectors create an indoor/outdoor interconnect system which offers the form and function of MIL threaded connectors at the cost of a commercial (COTS) product. The SP13 (panel mounting hole size 13mm) and SP21 (panel mounting hole size 21mm) series of multi-pin, threaded coupling connectors are IP68 rated when mated or when fitted with a waterproof end cap and will work reliably indoors, outdoors and in harsh UV and fairly hostile wet environments. They are designed for safe control and LV power connections between equipment where IP68 is critical, e.g. in instrumentation, process control, industrial machinery, automotive, boating and other applications like outdoor lights, LED lights and LED display walls, outdoor security cameras, etc.

Developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), the IP Standards numerically rate an electrical product on the level of protection its enclosure provides. IP68 connectors must allow no ingress of dust with complete protection against electrical contact. They must also prevent ingress of water in harmful quantity when immersed long term under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion).

Using a combination of dual “O” ring sealing, high temperature PPS inserts, grommets and compression nuts; all insulator and contact areas in these connectors are fully sealed against environmental elements. The dual “O” rings mean that the integral backshell can be easily removed to allow accurate soldering of the incoming cable. Connector end caps are available to suit and IP68 integrity is achieved when male and female connectors are mated or when the IP68 end cap replaces a mating connector.

The screw machined brass, solder terminations on the SP21 range http://www.in2connect.uk.com/pintail.html are plated gold over nickel in cable free plug, in-line cable receptacle and jam nut panel mounting receptacle options.

Plug and receptacle housings are “keyed” to ensure correct polarisation and tactile feedback when mating. Unlike many competitors' products all the Pintail SP13/21 connectors have the option of male or female solder bucket contacts in any body shell; plus the ability to join cables with cable-end plug and in-line receptacle models.

Constructed of glass filled nylon, flammability rated V-0 shells with high temperature inserts these connectors have very stable dielectric and insulating properties plus they provide good mechanical properties at their design temperatures of -40 to 85 degrees C. They are RoHS compliant, CE approved, small, lightweight and extremely cost-effective when compared to their metal counterparts ~ without compromising the integrity of the interconnection.

Pintail connectors are designed for at least 500 mating cycles; backshell options can accommodate cable diameters from 3 to 12mm and they’re stocked in depth.

In the same water resisting family In2Connect also offer the chrome plated, brass bodied SF connector http://www.in2connect.uk.com/ip67_push_pull_metal.html. The SF12, IP67 has a self latching system which is renowned for its easy and quick mating/unmating features. It also provides security against vibration, shock or pull on the cable and facilitates operation in a very limited space. The push and pull system also allows the connector to be mated by simply pushing the plug axially into the socket. Once firmly latched, connection cannot be broken by pulling on the cable or any other release sleeve. When required, the connector is disengaged by a single axial pull on the outer release sleeve. It first disengages the latches and then withdraws the plug from the socket.

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In2Connect offer a full range of IP67/69 rated environmentally sealed connectors http://www.in2connect.uk.com/waterproof_connectors.html designed to provide secure and safe connections in harsh or hostile conditions.

The circular connectors of the company’s WA22 series are designed to meet the high requirements of industrial applications under harsh environmental conditions. The range includes versions with screw, or solder terminations in a rugged design with integral cable retention, accepting cable diameters from 7 to 10mm and wire cross sections from 0.75mm to 2.5mm². Using a combination of sealing washers, inserts; grommets and PG11 threaded compression nuts; the insulators and contact areas in these connectors are sealed against environmental elements. The seals are sited so that the integral backshell can be easily removed to allow accurate soldering or screwing of the cores of the incoming cable. Connector end caps are available to suit the panel mount version and IP67 integrity is achieved when male and female connectors are mated or when the IP67 end cap is fitted to the IP67 socket body. The WA22 connectors are designed for at least 500 mating cycles and the cable entry can accommodate cable diameters from 7 to 10mm.
The receptacle connectors share the same mounting footprint as similar connectors from Amphenol-Tuchel (C16-1) and Binder (962/963), so these connectors will mate with or replace those and other similar industry standard connectors.

In2Connect are also an outlet for Souriau IP68/IP69 “UTS”, plastic bodied bayonet connectors, compatible with MIL-C 26482 circulars and Conxall MIL-E-QUAL plastic bodied equivalents to MIL-C 5015 circular connectors.

In2Connect also offer an extensive range of Waterproof dsub connectors in standard, high density, combination and filtered designs. Socket and plug connectors are available with solder cup, straight or right angled PCB contacts. Designed with a one piece Solid Body zinc diecast housing to resist mechanical impacts during installation and operation and minimise possible leakage paths; these connectors comply to current solder requirements with RoHS compliant solder temperatures. These types are both UL and CSA approved. With this water resistant d-sub system, the back-potted and 'O' ring mounted panel connectors always ensure full IP67 conformity whether mated or unmated and can be further protected by an end cap when unmated. The mating cable end connector can have a waterproof hood as shown in the colour picture above. This has a compression ring to stop the ingress of water via the cable entry point at the rear and a sealing skirt at the connector interface. The cable-end connection will not itself meet IP67 when unmated unless a waterproof cap is fitted. Once mated, then the total connexion interface, not just the panel mount connector will conform to IP67.

From a data signal viewpoint In2Connect also specialise in waterproof industrial versions of the RJ45, USB connectors. The Ethernet RJ45 meets Cat 5e requirements for data rates up to 100Mbs, whilst the USB is designed to meet specifications for data rates up to 480Mbs.

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In2Connect UK sell connectors ~ from d-subs and accessories, thro' multipin rectangular and circular, filtered, waterproof or hermetic connectors; PCB backplane connectors, DIN 41612, HM 2mm, PC104 and edgecards; to custom cable assemblies, optical fibre.