Binder offers crimp variants to simplify M16 circular connectors wiring
Crimp termination, offered by binder for its M16-size products, such as the 423 series, enables users to quickly and easily wire the connectors on site. The connection for the industrial, circular connectors are also characterised by a mechanical robustness, corrosion proofness and electrical properties, said the company.
The M16 connectors with crimp termination meet the growing industry-wide demand for modular connectivity regarding signals, data and electrical power. They exhibit tensile strength and conductivity, but also offer easy of use and time savings, said binder. As well as industrial applications, they are suitable for use in the installation and replacement of gas meters or in railroad technology.
M16 connectors for crimp termination of the binder 423 series are specified for rated voltages from 32 to 150V at 5.0 or 6.0A, depending on the number of pins. Two- to eight-pin versions are available.
Depending on the contact surface (silver or gold), they achieve a mechanical lifetime of at least 500 or 1000 mating cycles, respectively. The connectors are equipped with screw locking and are designed for industrial environments according to protection degree IP67.
In addition to crimp, solder and screw clamp versions of the M16 size are also available from binder, as well as wired versions and over-molded cables.
Connecting contacts and wires, as well as insulation using crimp technology is considered to be particularly simple and time-saving. The reliable and robust method has established itself in industrial applications that require vibration-resistant and tension-proof connections.
In the crimping process, the stripped conductor is guided into a dedicated area of the crimp contact, the crimp barrel, and pressed in using a tool. This creates a non-detachable connection which – if crimped correctly – features low contact resistance and gas tightness, to meet requirements for corrosion protection.
The mechanical quality of a crimped connection is determined by its tensile strength or crimp extraction force. Measurements of crimp height and extraction force are usually used for production monitoring. The quality of the electrical connection can be assessed on the basis of its electrical conductivity. Requirements and test methods for the crimp connection are subject to the DIN EN 60352-2 standard.
Crimp contacts and tools are available for both manual and machine processing. For crimping by hand, contacts can be used as single or strip goods; for the latter, particular crimping tools are required. In addition to the connectors, binder also offers the accessories required, including tools, from a single source.
