Because the industrial plug and socket connectors that offer high ingress protection are often bulky, they are typically awkward and cumbersome to install, and once the connection has been made, protective outer casings often need to be secured. This often means that connections cannot be made and broken quickly and that the components will not fit into tight spaces.
To combat this Hylec-APL has launched a new IP68 plug and socket connector whose diameter is smaller than a 50p piece.
The addition of the new mini-TEEPLUG to Hylec-APL’s existing TEE family of weather-proof products has enabled the company to expand the range to provide IP68 protection to electrical connections in tight spaces.
Its design incorporates the wire terminals for both the plug and socket components as part of the external housing. Both the male and female cable entries feature a dome topped cable gland and seals which enable a wide cable diameter range and ensures the high IP rating upon cable entry.
Once inserted the wire can be quickly secured to the plug and socket terminals, the cable entries secured and the mating halves plugged together and locked using the central locking ring. The IP68 seal between the glands and the connector body is achieved using co-moulded sealing rings – this only requires a spanner to tighten the glands.
To ensure absolute safety during use, the earth pole is the first to make contact between the male and female end. Accessories including dust caps for the female end and chassis/panel mount options are available upon request.
The mini-TEEPLUG is available with 4-pole connection and can be supplied with quick installation, wire piercing screw terminals which makes it possible to secure the connection to IP68 standard in less than a minute.
Hylec APL
T: 01933 234 400
