Wide selection of connectors and accessories satisfies specific motor-sport requirements

Lane Electronics has added to its Motorsport Division portfolio with a wide selection of connector accessories produced by sister Lodge Group company Weald Electronics. Lane’s Motorsport Division is centred on the industry and technology leading Souriau 8STA compact circular connector family which is used extensively throughout all levels of motorsport in applications such as engine control units, communications equipment, data acquisition systems and harnesses. “With immediate effect”, said development manager, Peter Costin, “We have added Weald’s nut plates and gaskets for all shell sizes from 02 to 24. Nut plates and gaskets are used by the Motorsport box builders and harness makers to either hold in place the 8STA range of connectors without the chance of very small nuts falling into equipment, or for sealing connectors to carbon / aluminium boxes and so on.” The Souriau 8STA Series of circular connectors consists of several connector types, each designed to meet specific motorsport applications. The series also includes the industry’s smallest circular connector, the Size 02. This is derived from established military specifications MIL-DTL-38999 and JN1003 and its ultra-compact design and lightweight construction make it ideal for connecting sensors and other complex electronic systems. Souriau’s 8STA also includes the smallest and lightest circular connector of its type currently available and its high density capability provides up to 68 size 26 contacts using 24 to 30 AWG wire. This allows a smaller shell size to be used for the same application, says the company.