Rugged design for electrical connectors

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Feb 20, 2004

Hirschmann has developed a new range of special-purpose connectors as per DIN43650-a and ISO4400 for plug-in electrical connectors to appliances, machinery and plants.

Hirschmann has developed a new range of special-purpose connectors as per DIN43650-a and ISO4400 for plug-in electrical connectors to appliances, machinery and plants.

These versatile connectors are protected against dust and water jets.

Protection class is IP65 as per DIN40050.

The central screw ensures a vibration-proof interlock; also available with knurled screw for tool-free actuation on request.

The casing is impact-proof plastic and the screws are protected to prevent independent loosening.

Only materials with high creep resistance are used for casings and contact plates.

The shape of the contact springs prevents any surface damage to the contacts, even when plugged and unplugged several times.

The casing is designed so that the contact bearer cannot work itself loose accidentally, even when the central screw has been unscrewed.

This effectively excludes the risk of accidental contact with live parts.

The appliance connectors are available in numerous designs for virtually all requirements: for installation of sheet metal, for installation in reinforced screw connections, for installation on flat and cylindrical surfaces and for injection moulding.

Cable sockets are either available with GDME integrated strain relief, casing for contact protection as per DIN VDE0700 T 1 (IEC335-1 and DIN VDE0722), optical voltage indication, rectifier insert and safety circuit to protect against voltage peaks.

Cable sockets and appliance connectors are also available with crimping contacts.