AMP Econoseal III® Connectors

The AMP Econoseal III connector system was developed specifically to meet the exacting requirements of the automotive industry to specifically address the need for a high-reliability sealed connector system. Since the ranges inception it has steadily gained users in many other industrial sectors where a reliable sealed connector is required.

The range comprises of three series of connectors: -

• High current wire-to-wire
• Low current wire-to-wire
• Low current wire-to-board

Each series offers a choice of housing ways (2 to 36), polarised mating, discrete cable sealing and contact secondary locking. All connectors are designed for use with thin walled non-irradiated PVC cables.

Connect-2 Technology’s technical and production resources are fully conversant with the manufacturing disciplines required for producing assemblies with the Econoseal range for over a decade. Our Technical Department are always on hand to offer free advice and if required produce pre-production samples as part of your development requirements where necessary.

AMP Econoseal III Range .070 (1.8mm) & .250 (6.3mm) Summary:

• Lanceless contacts
• Wire-to-board & wire-to-wire connection capability
• Wire range 0.5-3.0 mm2
• Wire insulation: thin wall 1.6-3.4mm
• Sealed or unsealed
• Single wire seal or cavity plug
• Secondary contact locking
• Polarised mating
• Available in 2-36 position housings
• Up to 20A rating

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

AMP CPC® Series Connectors

As one of the world’s leading electrical/electronic connector manufacturers AMP have a long-standing history when it comes to leading the industry in quality and reliability. The AMP CPC range of circular connectors for commercial signal and power applications has been in use world-wide since the 1970’s and has to date developed to provide a comprehensive range of circular panel, chassis and cable-mounting connectors suitable for many industrial power and control uses.

Connect-2 Technology has been manufacturing cable assemblies with CPC connectors for over a decade, providing cost efficient solutions across a wide range of industry sectors from baggage handling systems and machine control to high –tech power systems. Our production staff and technicians have long experience across the full CPC (Circular Plastic) and CMC (Circular Plastic Metal-Shell) ranges and with a full roster of tooling Connect-2 Technology can provide customers with a highly reliable and cost effective solution for this industry standard range.

AMP CPC Series Features:

• Lightweight, all-plastic and metal-shell connectors.
• CPC connectors are UL94V-0 rated and made of stabilised, heat resistant, self-extinguishing thermoplastic material.
• Metal-shell CPC connector housings are manufactured in UL94V-0 rated thermoplastic.
• Operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C.
• Available in panel or chassis and free-hanging configurations.
• Quick connect/disconnect capability with thread assist, positive detent coupling.
• Built-in pin and socket protection.
• Polarised for proper mating of connector halves.
• UL & CSA approved.
• 9 series of CPC circular connector ranges are available covering a wide variety of low, standard and high density requirements including up to 35A and up to 96A (Power IV Connectors).
• Also available is a MIL-C-5015 Style series.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

AMP MATE-N-LOK® Series Connectors

AMP Soft Shell Pin and Socket connectors provide a highly reliable and economic means of grouping multiple-lead connections in computer, computer peripheral, business machines, entertainment appliances and many other types of commercial equipment. The electrical connector is an integral component in these applications. The AMP M&L range is broad with a series of eleven different families providing a comprehensive range of inter-connection solutions covering many requirements for routing increasingly complex electrical functions whilst maintaining maximum use of available space – see range summary below.


As a long-term producer of wiring assemblies manufactured with Mate-n-Lok connectors, Connect-2 Technology’s technical and production personnel have gained extensive experience in working with this range, having developed and produced thousands of assemblies and wiring harnesses for many customers since 1995. We stock large numbers of housings and terminals and hold auto tooling applicators for many of the crimp contacts available. Our Technical Department are always on hand to offer free advice and if required produce pre-production samples as part of your development requirements where necessary.


AMP MATE-N-LOK Range Summary:

• Universal MATE-N-LOK II
• Universal MATE-N-LOK
• Commercial MATE-N-LOK
• .156 MATE-N-LOK
• .140 MATE-N-LOK
• .093 [2.36mm] Commercial Pin and Socket
• Micro MATE-N-LOK 3mm
• Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK 2
• Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK – also available as sealed splashproof versions.
• (MR) Miniature Rectangular
• .062 [1.57mm] Commercial Pin and Socket

Available from 2 to 24 circuits.
Housings available in UL94V-0 flammability rating.
Wire sizes from 30AWG to 10AWG.
Voltage rating: 250VAC, 600VAC & 600VDC (range dependent).
Dielectric withstand voltage between adjacent circuits: From 1KVAC to 5KVAC & 10KVDC (range dependent).

For full information on the AMP MATE-N-LOK range visit here (PDF 4.72mb).
As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Mini RF Cable Assemblies

Connect-2 Technology now offer a wide range of miniature RF coax cable assemblies custom manufactured in the Far East to your exact specifications. Providing solutions for most popular GSM modem and Bluetooth requirements, applications include; radio communications equipment, instrumentation, GPS and GSM, wireless devices, etc.

Assemblies can be manufactured from a wide range of mini and micro RF cable types including, RG174 and a variety of diameters in Micro-Coax cables according to individual application requirements.

Connectors available include:-

• IPEX type MHF (fully compatible to Hirose U.FL).


• I-PEX type MHF-III (fully compatible to Hirose W.FL).

End two can be “Stripped & Tinned” or fitted with a different type of coaxial connector such as:-

• SMA


• SMB


• FME


• MMCX


• MCX


• TNC


• N-Type, etc.

All assemblies are 100% tested prior to shipment. This is a service via our Far East partner with production quantities delivered (after sample approval) normally 4 weeks (Air) and 6-7 weeks (Sea). The price we quote you will always include all charges, including your choice of shipment method (Air or Sea), customs and clearance charges and UK delivery.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Heavy Duty Power Cables, Battery Cables & Meter Tails

For over a decade Connect-2 Technology has been providing numerous customers with high quality heavy duty power cables, battery cables and meter tails. Utilising quality terminals and tooling from manufacturers such as Amp (Tyco), Cembre, JST and Takbro to produce a range of assemblies suitable for standard high power requirements through to specific uses in demanding environs where resistance to corrosion and extreme vibration is required.

Our extensive range of heavy duty tooling provides us with the ability to terminate single wires from 0.5mm2 to 120mm2 in both solid and stranded variants. Specific features of the Amp heavy duty terminal options, of which we stock in-depth, are as follows: -

SOLISTRAND Range:

The Amp SOLISTRAND range of terminals and splices are specifically designed to terminate both solid and stranded wires as well as irregular shaped conductors and combinations of these. The use of ‘matched’ Amp tooling ensures a uniform quality of the joint providing highly consistent performance, optimum electrical properties and a long service even in the most punishing of environments.

Corrosion and vibration resistance together with the tensile strength of Solistrand terminals and splices ensures that they are well within the limits of commercial and military specifications.

The Solistrand range includes; Ring and Fork/Spade Terminals, Parallel and Butt Splices.

Features:

• Accept solid, stranded and irregular shaped copper wires and combinations of more than one type without loss of performance.


• Constructed from fine grade high conductivity copper per ASTM B-152 and tin plated.


• Meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-T-7928, Type I, Class 1 and 2.


• Brazed barrel seam for uniform metal strength around the entire barrel area.


• Dimpled or serrated inner barrel surface for optimum tensile strength and electrical contact area after crimping.


• The “W” crimp creates optimum terminations of high reliability and providing long service even in the most punishing environments.


• Corrosion (including salt spray and most chemical fumes) and vibration resistant.


• Temperature rating 170° C.


• Approvals: CAA, MOD, CSA, UL and BS4G178
  

AMPOWER III Range:

The Ampower III range has been designed to accept a broad range of stranded wire from 10mm2 to 300mm2. Both terminals and splices are ideally suited for secondary power distribution in buildings and power plants. Compression crimping forms the terminal barrel and stranded wire into a strong, almost homogeneous unit, producing excellent conductivity with low temperature rise and outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion.

Features:

• Wire sizes 10mm2 to 300mm2 both rigid stranded (Class 2) and flexible (Class 5) wire types.


• Tube type terminal made from highly conductive electrolytic copper with a bright tin finish offers outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion.


• Accepts IEC 228 and IEC 719 designated cables.


• Wire size and stud holes clearly marked in metric.


• Chamfer design and inspection hole ensure ease of handling.


• Performance based on UL 486A, BS 4579-1, IEC 77.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Molex KK® Series Wire-to-Board Connectors

The Molex KK system is an industry established "building block" connector system used to produce a huge variety of “wire-to-board” interconnection assemblies. Connect-2 Technology has been providing customers with cost efficient solutions using the KK range for more than a decade. Utilising auto tooling, ‘in-depth’ stocking and years of experience we can provide exactly to your requirements for applications requiring 2.50mm (.09"), 2.54(.100"), 3.96 (.156") and 5.08mm (.200") centres.

The KK range provides a friction lock system together with a polarizing wall and/or location pegs to ensure correct assembly. This range has become an ‘industry standard’ due to its reliability and versatility.

Since 1995 Connect-2 Technology has manufactured many thousands of assemblies incorporating the KK connector range (in numerous combinations to many different customers), as such we hold large stocks of housings within our standard stock range together with tin plated, gold plated and phosphor bronze reeled terminals to enable fast turnaround and an exact match to your specific requirements.

Features:

• Available on 2.50mm (.098"), 2.54mm (.100"), 3.96mm (.156") and 5.08mm (.200") centre spacing.
• Polarization via insert-able keys and pegs, polarizing ribs or polarizing wall headers.
• Locking ramp for improved mated retention with locking headers.
• Many circuit sizes.
• Accepts KK gas tight crimp terminals.
• Mates with headers or pins in the board.
• Available with Tin, Gold, Select Gold or Phosphor Bronze plating.
• Connect-2 Technology holds considerable stock.
• Auto tooled to provide high reliability crimp termination.

Electrical:

• Voltage: 250V.
• Current: Phosphor Bronze: 4.0A max. Brass: 2.5A max.
• Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1500V AC.
• Insulation Resistance: 50K (High Pressure Version 500K) Megohms min.

Physical:

• Housing: Nylon UL 94V-2 or UL94V-0.
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +75°C.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

New Connect-2 Technology Website

We are pleased to announce that our new Connect-2 Technology website is now ‘live’ with in-depth details on all aspects of our manufacturing services, providing current and prospective customers with a complete range of information on our capabilities.

Features and information on:

• Connection Solutions
• Customer Testimonials
• Equipment Profile
• Group Companies
• Industries Served Profile
• News
• Product Development
• Production Partners
• Products and Services
• Projects Undertaken
• Quality and Customer Care
  

Why not take a quick look now here

'Off-Grid' Solar Bus Stop Illumination

A leading UK developer of solar powered LED lighting systems, appointed Connect-2 Technology as the sole UK sub-contract manufacturer for an innovative solar bus stop illumination system, which was undertaken by our ‘special projects division’.

This included involvement from the design and development stage into the conversion for the manufacturing process. For such a hi-tech high profile product, great care was taken to provide a highly efficient, responsive and bespoke manufacturing solution. Ensuring that the product maintains its high reliability throughout its lifetime was a key consideration requiring great care throughout the production process.

The completed unit is a single ‘self contained’ device that incorporates;

* Solar panel; 10W monocrystalline silicon.
* Battery packs; 4 x 2.3 AmpH.
* Controller; programmable with energy management.
* Casing; high impact ABS moulded, sealed, waterproof and incorporating bright white LEDs.

If you are a product based electronics company looking to outsource your manufacturing process, either in part or in whole, Connect-2 Technology can provide a customised solution to suite your specific needs.

We can demonstrate a long established record in converting both existing ‘in-house’ as well as ‘start-up’ projects with a number of highly successful clients. So if you feel our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Sira Certified

Connect-2 Technology has been Sira certified, for the manufacture of Luminaires, Lamps, Accessories and Transformers for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in compliance with Directive 94/9/EC, since June 2006.







Explosion protection concepts under which we have been assessed: -

d - Flameproof
e - Increased Safety
m - Encapsulation
D - Dust Ingress Protection

The ATEX Directive
The ATEX Directive, derived from the French “ATmospheres EXplosibles” and formerly known as 94/9/EC, contains the ESR (Essential Safety Requirements) to which electrical equipment and protective systems used within potentially explosive atmospheres must conform.

The new ATEX directive currently in place within the European Union was made mandatory on 1st July 2003. Primarily intended for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment for use in the presence of flammable gases, vapours fumes or dusts, the new directive requires a quality management system to be implemented. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body (i.e. Sira, Baseefa 2000, CESI, Demko, Kema) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature Ex and CE marking.

Expansion of Skills.
Connect-2 Technology gained this certification as part of our obligations under a contract supply agreement with our manufacturing partner. Which, further demonstrates our commitment to develop the skills and abilities of our “special projects division” as well as the company’s enthusiasm for expanding the broad range of solutions we provide our customers.

Product development

A major function of our technical engineering department is to convert customer drawings for the manufacturing process; developing work instructions, bills-of-materials, internal drawings, etc., to enable a smooth and accurate transition to a manufactured product. As part of this initial process we also add value where design for manufacture is required.

As a subcontract-manufacturing organisation it is vital that we fully understand our customers’ requirements which is why, when an assembly is being manufactured for the first time, it is meticulously checked and evaluated to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant component standards. Our engineers are trained to be ‘proactive’ and if they believe that an enhanced or more cost effective solution is available, then they will offer it to the customer.

When required Connect-2 Technology can also provide help and support from the outset of the design process, through to the pre-production stage, by jointly developing solutions and providing samples to ensure that projects are realised in a speedy and effective manner. Customer feedback is documented and filed as part of the requirements of our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Long-term reliable electrical connections

Many of our customers require considerable numbers of straightforward single lengths of wire processed with a wide variety of end-preparation options, ranging from insulated and un-insulated crimped terminals to precision tin-dipped ends and/or simple strip-length preparation.

An important factor in providing long-term reliable electrical connections is to ensure that all wiring is manufactured to the terminal manufacturers recommended specifications and tolerances. This will include precision cutting and stripping of the wire and crimp termination being made using only the correct tooling and strict conformance with the terminal manufacturers recommended tool settings. It is surprising how many times we still receive customer samples (either manufactured by customers themselves or second parties) with incorrectly applied crimp connections that may look OK visually but would not go anywhere close to the recommended pull-off force.

The quality practices and disciplines within Connect-2 Technology ensure customers always receive product manufactured to comply with specific recommended pull-off forces, ensuring long-term reliable connections.

We utilise a wide range of high-speed wire processing and termination equipment to enable fast and efficient production of medium/large quantities of terminated and/or prepared single wires quickly and accurately. Our tooling bank covers a vast range of both insulated and un-insulated terminals from AMP, Cembre, Elcon, Harting, JST, Molex, Takbro, etc.

We supply customers across many industry sectors including: - Aerospace and Defence, Communications & Data, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Control, Instrumentation, Power & Energy, Rail and Transportation. Typically, single wire ranges are from 0.03mm2 to 10mm2 (32AWG – 8AWG) for automated processing and up to 120mm2 with hydraulic cutting and termination.