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August 27, 2009 -- Methode Electronics' Power Solutions Group, also known as Cableco, has introduced its RK Series power contact system for applications requiring high current DC connections and minimal voltage drop. Designed to be compatible with industry standard connectors, the contact system is suitable for use with bulk power connections found in many contemporary products.
According to the company, the RK Series socket contact is made of gold plated, heat-treated Beryllium copper. Mating pins are customized to the application. The system is designed to maximize contact surface area which results in minimizing voltage drop and heat build-up. A variety of mounting options allow customers design flexibility in connecting bus bar-to-bus bar, wire-to-bus bar, wire-to-wire, or wire-to-printed circuit board.
The RK Series is available in crimp, bus bar, and PCB mount options and is customized to meet application specific requirements. Standard tooled pin sizes are 5.7 mm (125A) and 9.1 mm (200A). Methode's in-house design engineers, CNC machining capability, test lab, and injection molding expertise allow for quick response to customer connector requirements.
"The RK connector system compliments our Tribotek WovenBud contact system that serves very high performance markets," comments Chip Bronk, Methode Power Solutions Group's Cableco brand general manager. "With the planned introduction of our new PowerBud power contact next month, Methode will offer a full 3-tier approach to meet all of our customers power connection needs. The new RK Series contact system meets customer needs for a cost-effective, high power density contact system where minimized voltage drop is essential to the application."
On the Web:
www.cablecotech.com
www.methode.com
