First two-piece crimp contacts for space-constrained applications

Kyocera AVX has released the new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT crimp contacts.

Engineered to deliver compact, reliable wire-to-board connections in commercial and transportation lighting, home appliance, consumer electronics, and industrial applications with space constraints varying from densely populated boards to small form factors, the new 9140-000 Series features a UL-approved insulator-less design that uses the company’s industry-proven poke-home blade contact technology and measures just 4.6mm x 2.4mm x 1.2mm (L x W x H). As well as being compact and low-profile, the new contacts are user-friendly and reliable, featuring a polarised design that prevents mis-mating, proven poke-home contacts that supply up to 40N of retention force and need as little as 6N of insertion force, and a latch that maintains high-retention-force terminations in high-shock and -vibration environments.

The new series accommodates 22–28AWG wires and is rated for up to 8A, 600VACRMS or the DC equivalent, and operating temperatures extending from -40C to +125C. They also feature pure-tin-plated copper alloy receptacles and tin-over-nickel-plated brass blade contacts and comply with UL, REACH, and RoHS standards and regulations.

“We’re developed the new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT crimp contacts to fill a gap in the market, so we’re very excited for their release,” said Nick Lee, product manager – Interconnect, Kyocera AVX. “They’re the first two-piece crimp contacts in our STRIPT range and, compared to traditional two-piece crimp connectors, have smaller form factors, higher current ratings, and a unique combination of high retention force and low insertion force requirements.”