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Designed to provide additional design flexibility and value by allowing larger wire sizes to be used, Anderson Power Products has announced its "Extended Range Contacts" as the latest addition to its standard PP and SB connector series.
The new contacts are designed to provide additional design flexibility and value to customers by allowing larger wire sizes to be used, thus increasing amperage capability without enlarging APP's SB120, PP120 and PP180 "Plus" connectors.
As the demand for higher power utilizing less space continues to grow, APP's team of engineers redesigned certain features of the contacts to accommodate larger wire sizes. This slight change in the contact design does not alter the housings, allowing for more power in a smaller package.
According to the company, the new contacts can be used wherever PPs and SBs are currently being used, specifically the telecommunications and power electronic industries, where increased power and decreased space is a constant goal for design engineers. Other markets would include UPS manufacturers, material handling, personal mobility, electric vehicles and battery charger manufacturers.
The "SB120 Plus" Connectors will now accept a #1 AWG (42.4 mm²) wire size. The "PP120 Plus" Connectors will also accept a #1 AWG (42.4 mm²) and a #1/0 (53.5 mm²) wire size. Finally, the "PP180 Plus" Connectors will accept a #2/0 (67.4 mm²) and #3/0 (85 mm²) wire size. The new "Extended Range" contacts will be crimped using APP's existing high quality crimp tools.
APP connectors are available through an authorized distributor network or direct from the factory. For further information about the company and its products, call 978-422-3600 or visit their web site at www.andersonpower.com.
