SuperSeal Connectors

SuperSeal - Industrial Connectors

Industrial connectors are used for a contact stable connection which can withstand diverse environmental stress. In addition to this, additional characteristics should be taken into account when evaluating the suitability of a connector technology. These include: simple installation in the control cabinet and the field and repeated opening of the connection. Resistance to vibration and temperature determine the operational capability in mobile applications and the are of engines.

SuperSeal areas of application are mainly in the area of high stress on the connection due to dust, humidity and dirt. In the standard IEC 60529 the durability to environmental circumstances is standardized. For vehicles the protection types are defined in DIN 40050-9 and the following standards.

SuperSeal Connectors

SuperSeal connectors are used for cable to cable connections. In the area of vehicles they are used for the connection of engine control units. SuperSeal connectors which comply to protection type IP67 are available. SuperSeal connectors with a protection type of IP67 are available. This type of protection is equal to a protection of the SuperSeal connection against dust, touch and water. IP67 connections are sealed against dust and offer full protection against touch and temporary submerging.

Crimped Contacts

SuperSeal connectors type 1.5 are available for up to 6 contacts. The contacts of the SuperSeal connection are available for three common core diameters. The surface is coated in gold or tin depending on the type of contact. There are special tools available for manual installation of contacts on the ends of the cables. SuperSeal connectors consist of a plug and a socket which are crimped with these tools. For the process crimping and the following quality evaluation of the contacts detailed instructions can be found online. It is important that core and coat are correctly enclosed in the right spots by the contact plate. This ensures that the cable can endure the required tension and still maintains a sufficient amount of electric conductivity. Information regarding the process of testing the crimped contact can be found online.

SuperSeal Areas of Application

Features of SuperSeal connectors are a high level of tightness and stability. Therefore the areas of application for SuperSeal include areas which present stress due to humidity, dirt and dust. This includes application in vehicle technology. In this case SuperSeal is used in areas under the hood of the car. The performance of SuperSeal connectors is seen by use in Trucks or off-road vehicles. Other areas of application for SuperSeal include: mobile hydraulics and industrial applications for transmission of data and energy in machines and plants. Valve connectors and ready made connection lines SuperSeal connector are available.