Provertha adds right angle cable outlet design to Flexlock series
D-Sub full-metal hood models available with Provertha’s Flexlock system now include the 247 series with a 45 degree cable outlet.
Flexlock is Provertha’s patented locking system for the nickel-plated D-Sub full metal hood series 217 with straight cable outlet. The company has added the Flexlock series 247 with angled cable outlet which means that, for the first time, users can choose between several locking systems for a D-Sub hood series to meet application requirements.
The patented dual locking system offers both the conventional screw locking mechanism with knurled screw, combination slot and Allen key as well as the innovative Quick Lock push-pull locking system. Other locking options are the sliding lock and a locking system with insertable nut for cable-to-cable connections. The Flexlock range of hoods with a high quality nickel-plated surface offers an attractive visual appearance for applications where good looks are important, added the company.
The addition of the Flexlock 247 series with angled cable outlet means that Provertha offers users a D-Sub hood system for every application, with 180 and 45 degree cable outlet options. The zinc die-cast enclosure is designed for very harsh requirements in industrial automation and control cabinet construction at temperatures between -55 to +90 degrees C.
With the locking system Quick Lock, shock- and vibration-proof D-Sub fastenings in accordance with EN 61373 Category 2 require no auxiliary tools and can be secured in seconds with a single-handed operation. Secure locking is accompanies by an acoustic and tactile feedback. Compared to conventional screw and slide locking systems, assembly can thus be carried out much faster, commented Provertha. Existing D-Sub unit interfaces can be easily converted with low-cost locking pin sets to support the locking of the Quick Lock hood. The company offers various locking pin versions for this.
The two half-shells of the new Flexlock full-metal hood can be joined together during assembly simply by snapping them into place, requiring only two cover screws at the cable outlet. This reduces assembly time and preparation costs. The spring-steel snap-together retaining springs ensure that they snap in securely and ensure reliable unbreakable locking over the entire service life – even when exposed to vibration and extreme loads during operation, said Provertha.
The outer dimensions of the Flexlock enclosures correspond to established market standards for use in existing applications. In addition, they will be available in future in different enclosure sizes: as a nine-pin version with diameters from 3.0 to 9.5mm and as a 15-pin and 25-pin version with diameters from 4.0 to 11mm.
According to Provertha, the full-metal hoods have high mechanical strength, especially when used in very harsh environments. The spring-steel retaining spring guarantees its function even under high loads and the easy-to-grip design and the pre-cut threads, pre-assembled locking accessories and full-metal hoods are particularly easy to assemble. The Flexlock hoods are available as an individual packaged kit for assembly directly on site. They can also be supplied in bulk packaging for cable assemblies in larger quantities.
