High-current 4mm plugs and test leads suit diverse T&M needs

JPR Electronics has announced availability of a Schützinger range of products, including the 4mm high current lamella-basket plugs, widely used in test and measurement and instrumentation applications in areas such as railways, mechanical engineering, medical, automotive and low-voltage lighting sectors. The Schützinger range 4mm plugs feature lamella baskets made from high-grade copper-beryllium and are characterised by their high current carrying capacity with minimal contact resistance and low self-heating. The plug connectors are extremely robust, secure against vibration when plugged-in and assure high contact reliability. There are 39 standard models are available rated at 16 or 32A and with screw, solder or crimp cable termnations accepting cables up to 2.5mm diameter. Safety shielded touch-proof versions are available and a number of models feature in-line sockets for additional connectivity. For direct panel mounting a range of 2-sided fasteners with an M3, M4 or M5 thread in various lengths or stud for pressing into plastic or metal are also available. Contacts are may be supplied nickel or gold plated and all-metal versions for use up to 1000V according to EN 61010-031 are available. Standard sleeve colours include black, red, blue, green, yellow and grey with customer specific versions available to order. Other lamella-basket plugs are available in 2mm and 2.4 mm diameters. Paul Raynor, director, JPR Electronics, said: “Schützinger offer an extensive range of high quality connectors for test, development, laboratory and educational requirements. With in-house design and manufacture and short component supply chain we can offer our customers an excellent product on a short lead time at a competitive cost.“