Circular Thermoplastic Connectors from Amphenol Use AT Contact Technology

SIDNEY, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its AT Circular (ATC) thermoplastic connectors by incorporating Amphenol's AT contact technology.  These upgraded connectors mate with a positive reverse bayonet retention system and can withstand current up to 13 A.

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Sealed and rated to 125 degrees C, Amphenol's ATC connectors are ideal for communication and diagnostic testing in heavy duty trucks, buses, construction and agriculture equipment. Available in 3-, 5- and 9-way receptacles, these connectors are drop-in replacements to existing panel designs.  The 9-way receptacles are also available with a jam nut for quick assembly.   

Amphenol's ATC reverse bayonet coupling design allows for quick mating and unmating. These corrosion resistant, heavy-duty industrial connectors are environmentally sealed against moisture and contaminants.  Durable to 100 mating cycles, the connectors' contact retention system helps decrease installation costs and increase reliability. 

Amphenol's RoHs compliant ATC connectors feature size 16 machined contacts and are made from a high quality copper alloy.  They are available in both nickel and gold plating.  The connectors have an operating temperature range of -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C.  Stamped and formed contacts are available upon request, as well as connectors with higher temperature ratings to 150 degrees C.   Various caps are available for each version.

Technical Specifications:

• Withstands current up to 13 A at 125 degrees C
• Resistance of 6 Ohms using MIL-STD-1344 method 3002-1
• Performs reliably for more than 100 mating/unmating cycles (no electrical/mechanical defects)
• Crimp tensile strength of 25 lbs
• Water resistant to 3 feet

For more information, please visit http://www.amphenol-industrial.com or e-mail [email protected].

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Editor's Note:  Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, headquartered in a 675,000 square foot facility in Sidney, N.Y., provides a full range of high reliability connectors and interconnection systems specifically for the industrial markets including base stations, rail/mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, and petrochemical/power generation. 

Products include ruggedized-for-industry cylindrical, fiber optic, rectangular, and industrialized versions of Amphenol's MIL-DTL-5015 cylindrical, MIL-DTL-26482 miniature cylindrical and GT reverse bayonet cylindrical connectors. It employs more than 1,400 people and is both ISO9001 and MIL-STD-790 certified. 

Amphenol Industrial Global Operations is a division of Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT, one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world, with year 2012 sales topping $4.3 billion.

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