September 18, 2009 -- Lemo (Ecublens, Switzerland) has introduced a precision-engineered connector series designed specifically for military, energy, alternative energy, industrial automation, performance automotive and other harsh environment applications that require robust performance in a lightweight, compact form. The company says its The M Series twist lock aluminum connectors are aimed at designers and/or engineers who require a MIL-38999 type connector but in a smaller, more lightweight package, while preserving the standard's vibration, RFI, water ingress and corrosion specifications.
The connectors feature a single grip, ratchet-locking, screw coupling system that enables quick and secure coupling of the connectors for high vibration environments. With a low luster gun-metal finish, the connectors are watertight to two meters for fifteen hours, per IP68. Plugs come with two grip designs: a standard knurl grip, or an arctic grip to allow secure mating while wearing gloves. Receptacle styles include jam-nut or flange panel mount with crimp contacts, PCB pins, or in-line cable mount shells. All connectors are identified with a laser engraved part number and production batch number to ensure complete traceability from the raw materials.
The M Series connectors provide full 360 degree shielding and high shell conductivity to ensure excellent EMI protection. An overmold feature provides for additional cable strain and flex relief, for improved aesthetics and cable mount reliability. The connectors are suited for use in military applications such as aircraft control and sensors, land vehicles and payloads, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), UVS (Unmanned Vehicles Systems), robotics, personal battle equipment, electric vehicle applications and training simulation equipment.
With its insensitivity to oil and gas, the connectors are also suited for many industrial automation settings such as: motorsports, hybrid and electric vehicle applications, and wherever the environmental conditions require rugged but lightweight components.
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