February 27, 2007 -- Amphenol Industrial Operations is now offering RoHS-compliant versions of its Star-Line EX circular connectors, having reduced or eliminated ozone depleting substances from the products.
Certified for use in Zone 1-llc hazardous environments, the Star-Line EX electrical connectors are typically used in harsh applications such as onshore and offshore oil drilling, petrochemical refineries, aircraft re-fuelling stations, paint spray booths and in other manufacturing and production environments.
The connectors provide quick and safe interconnections to modular equipment and eliminate the need for hard wiring to terminal blocks enclosed in junction boxes. The lightweight, rugged, aluminum connector housings are precision-machined from high-tensile-strength bar stock and finished with a hard anodized coating to 40 points on the Rockwell C scale. Stainless steel and brass housings are also available.
The RoHS-compliant Star-Line EX connectors feature a dielectric strength of 1800 V and heat resistance up to 750°F (399°C). The product line incorporates a broad range of backshell arrangements and contact inserts for power (up to 1135 amps at 1000 volts), signal (up to 143 contacts), and mixed power and control applications, which are interchangeable and reversible to suit specific needs. Contacts are made from copper with standard silver plating, and are available with optional gold plating.
Pricing for the RoHS-compliant Star-Line EX connector starts at $200.
The company says it will continue to offer the standard non-RoHS compliant version of the connectors for customers who are not restricted by RoHS compliance requirements.
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