Harsh-environment connectors first to offer 10,000 mating cycles

Now stocked by Mouser, Harting's Han HMC connector series is the first to combine the properties of more than 10,000 mating cycles and protection against harsh environmental conditions in one complete connector. The increasing modularization in machine construction and automation is leading to a rising demand for connectors that have been developed for a large number of mating cycles. The Han B HMC housings are equipped with a durable locking reel in order to continue to provide the connector with IP65 protection against dust and water after more than 10,000 locking cycles. In order to be able to offer more than 10,000 mating cycles, Han HMC connector inserts contain high performance grounding contacts. The crimp contacts are equipped with a special HMC gold surface and constant spring force. These special properties guarantee the complete connector's flawless function. Applications include connection of machines in modular production areas, test and inspection units, and automatic tooling systems.