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June 9, 2009--Souriau´s new range of 38999 series III connectors, plated with RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel, has received a Qualified Product Listing (QPL) from the DSCC (Defense Supply Center, Columbus). This plate, says Souriau, is the only RoHS-compliant alternative to cadmium.
Until now, cadmium was the most commonly used surface treatment on sockets and collars of MIL-DTL-38999 series III connectors for aeronautic and military applications. RoHS directives now restrict its
use and promote more environmentally friendly solutions. In the MIL-DTL 38999 series III range, Souriau teams have industrialized the zinc nickel plate process, which has already been used for many years in other markets.
With this zinc nickel plate, the entire performance of the 38999 series III can withstand salt spray for 500 hours, while maintaining mechanical properties, electrical characteristics, plate performance and contact density. Zinc nickel connectors in the 38999 series III range withstand temperatures between -65° and +200° C.
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