Industrial rack and panel connectors ideal for blind mating applications

Lane Electronics has introduced a range of rugged industrial rack and panel connectors suitable for use throughout industry in blind mating applications. The Red Range from ITW McMurdo is available in four sizes with options for cable or PCB mounting. Key features include excellent current carrying characteristics, barrier or dowel polarisation and the use of floating bushes to assist alignment in hard to access applications. Users can specify 8, 16, 24 or 32 contacts all with a 5A current capability and peak working voltages to 800VDC and AC. The connectors have been designed around nylon PF or diallyl-phthalate insulators with gold plated copper alloy contacts and stainless steel mounting plates. According to the company, the connectors are good for up to 500 mating cycles and can be supplied with aluminium covers that come with a universal top or side entry cable clamp.