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.

Box & Panel Building Services

One of the objectives of our recent manufacturing area refurbishment was to increase our flexible workspace areas to accommodate a strong growth in electrical/electronic box and panel building contracts. We are currently producing mechanical box builds for a number of new projects including power control units for diesel generator sets, battery charge point units and wired panel sets for baggage handling systems.

We have continually developed our capabilities and the skill set of our technicians and assemblers to ensure we meet or exceed the growing requirements of our customers. Responding to our customers needs has always been one of our priorities with many taking advantage of our expansion in subcontract services which now include everything from a simple wire assembly to a fully built control box incorporating PCB’s, DIN-Rail Assemblies, Components and Wiring.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Manufacturing Area Refurbishment Completed

All manufacturing area refurbishment work was completed on schedule and a big word of THANKS! is due to all of the Connect-2 Technology staff that worked tirelessly throughout the week of 28th May to help achieve our objectives.

We now have additional work areas and manufacturing facilities providing a significant increase in production and routing flexibility. Greater efficiency in production cell utilisation and increased speed in ‘change-round’ times has provided us with a faster workflow and maximised the use of our multi-skilled staff.

Operational flexibility is a major tool, which enhances our ability to increase the number and diversity of production cell types to match the growing requirements of our customers and enable future expansion across a broad range of assembly services.

Major Refurbishment of Manufacturing Area

Due to continued expansion of our UK manufacturing operations it has become necessary to undertake major alterations, including building work, to one of our main production areas. This work will provide us with increased production facilities enabling a further capacity increase to our range of services.


Unfortunately, to accommodate this work we have no option but to close our manufacturing unit for 1 week. In order to minimise any disruption we have arranged for this closure to take place over the week of the Spring Bank Holiday: -

w/c Monday 28th May.

We will reopen the facility on: -

Monday 4th June.

Any orders already received (as of the date of this letter) for despatch during the week of the closure will be despatched on 25th May 2007. Please ensure that orders placed for despatch late May avoid w/c Monday 28th May and if placed prior to 30th April have a due date of 25th May.

We thank all customers for your cooperation in advance and assure you of our best attention at all times.

Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Assemblies

Increasingly due to legislative and building safety concerns, specifiers are incorporating extended use of LSZH cabling and cable assemblies into not just building plenum spaces but also within many other areas. A degree of confusion exists with regard to the terminology used by various cable manufacturers, however, LSZH & LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) or sometimes 0HLS (Zero Halogen Low Smoke) all refer to the same standard.

Burning standard PVC cables will emit poisonous gases including hydrogen chloride which if combined with water produces hydrochloric acid, which not only damages humans but also computers, building management systems, access/security systems and control equipment. Burning PVC also produces dense smoke obscuring building exits and chocking occupants.

Over the last few years a greater range of bulk cable types have become available with LSZH sheathed assemblies being possible for most functions within public buildings and areas where people and sensitive electronic equipment are at risk.

Connect-2 Technology has the capability to produce LSZH variants for many cable assembly types including: -

• Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 UTP & FTP network Cables Assemblies.
• SVGA Cables Assemblies.
• Serial Data Cables Assemblies.
• Mains Cables Assemblies.
• RG Co-Axial Cable Assemblies.
• Ribbon Cable Assemblies.
• Control Cable Assemblies.

As usual if you have a any requirement for LSZH assemblies or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

World Class Connections

Extreme environments require highly specialised cable and connector solutions to provide totally dependable interconnections, ensuring the integrity of power and data transmissions between connected equipment. One such high value connector range is that of USA manufacturer Glenair, with a broad range covering military qualified and multi-purpose industrial connectors.

As a testament to Connect-2 Technology’s versatility and skill we have successfully undertaken a number of high profile assemblies for oil and gas industry projects incorporating Glenair’s “Geo-Marine®” range. This range has been specifically designed to offer a solution for a variety of oceanographic, geophysical and other extreme applications. Our assemblies have been used in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, working under extreme pressure within oil and gas structural surveying equipment.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 Cable Assemblies

We custom manufacture any configuration of Cat 5, Cat 5e & Cat 6 cable assemblies (UTP & STP) to any length you specify.

Fully moulded assemblies are manufactured by our Far East partner (minimum quantities as low as 500pcs.). We also custom manufacture a wide range of assemblies in the UK with high quality assembled components from a variety of manufacturers including Molex, Tyco, MH, Nexans, Draka, Minitran, etc (minimum order quantities as low as 50pcs.).

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Mains Cable Assemblies

For a number of years Connect-2 Technology has supplied a large number of customised mains cable assemblies to a wide range of customer specifications. These include open-ended configurations, straight or coiled cords, incorporating stripped cores with tinning and/or terminations to individual requirements, as well as over-moulding of grommets etc to exact requirements.

We supply a vast number of options including most country specific mains cord sets 100% individually tested with full BSI, VDE, D, N, S, UL, etc. approvals.

Manufactured by our partner company in China you are guaranteed a highly competitive price with quantities from as low as 500pcs. As an example we have recently supplied an IEC fully moulded socket lead at 3.5 metres (1.00mm2 x 3 cores) with a prepared open end at £ 1.43 net each – 2,500pcs scheduled 3 months.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Flexible Braid Assemblies

Exclusively manufactured to meet your specific requirements, flexible braid assemblies have the capability to flex without hardening and are particularly suitable for applications subjected to vibration or movement such as transportation, defence, aerospace, production machinery, control panels, door panels, etc.

We can provide a wide range of termination options to ensure you achieve the correct mechanical bond between the conductor and the anchor point, even in situations involving a very tight bend radius such as confined spaces or were alignment problems occur. If required you can also specify various insulation options for protection and identification purposes.

Connect-2 Technology has rigorous procedures in place to ensure only the appropriate specified tooling is used to ensure accurate and consistent terminations which comply with the terminal manufacturers recommendations. So you can be assured that each individual assembly will perform reliably and within the mechanical and electrical specifications of the individual design.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Amphenol 62-5358-14-04PC Connector Clearance

Due to the cancellation of a military contract on one of our customers we have been instructed to dispose of 250pcs of Amphenol receptacle part number 62-5358-14-04PC as soon as possible. Hence we are looking for offers over £7 net each, representing a considerable saving on the current list price.

If you are interested please contact us by email here or telephone 01642 492220.