Factors to pay attention to in industrial sealed connectors

I believe everyone is well aware that for those connector products that are used in industrial connectors, customers have higher performance requirements, and engineers usually specify sealed connectors. Under our current industry standards, the standard for judging the performance of a sealed connector is mainly based on its IP rating, from IP22 (protection against finger insertion and intermittent dripping) to IP69K (full dust protection and sufficient moisture protection), Products that meet such requirements can basically be recognized by customers. In addition, if we want to consider the product operating environment and operating requirements more thoroughly, what factors should we consider when designating industrial sealed connectors? Konnra connector engineers will answer this question for you in detail.

The factors we need to pay attention to involve five aspects, and the specific content is as follows:
1. Levels and requirements
Grades and requirements cannot be ignored. Connectors with plastic shells are always cheaper than connectors with metal shells. The issue of durability is another matter.
2. Temperature rating
Need to consider the temperature rise caused by the ambient temperature and current, always carefully consider all aspects of the operating environment when specifying the connector.
3.EMI/RFI shielding
If the sealed connector product does not consider its EMI/RFI shielding factors, it will not only affect productivity and profit, but also affect the health of employees, and may affect the lives of patients in medical applications. EMI and RFI refer to electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
4. Contact with liquids other than water

The sealed connector may come into contact with chemical solvents, oils, grease or other things. As with water contact, you need to know what level of contact will occur, the frequency of splashing, direct spray, intrusion, and the duration of continuous exposure. Is it an occasional exposure, a few minutes at a time, a few hours at a time, or a continuous time? IP protection The grade can of course define the sealing grade of the connector relative to water. However, substances exposed to outside the scope of this substance are not within the IP rating range, so detailed inspection of the materials used to make the connector is required.

5. Rated value
In some cases, connector products need to obtain higher ratings to have the required protection. Of course, one way you might really need to use a connector rated higher than yours is a way to ensure the protection you need. The disadvantage of this method is that it will increase unnecessary costs. The other method is to work closely with professionals from the company that manufactures and/or distributes the connector so that you have a clear understanding of the requirements of the operating environment. Again, this starts with a complete understanding of the conditions that the product may encounter and the physical requirements for the product.

All in all, when we specify industrial sealed connector products for some harsh operating environments, the products must be able to work normally in harsh environments. We must also fully consider all aspects of the operating environment and the operating requirements that the product will face, and thoroughly define The operating environment of the product and the way the product is operated ensure that the product we choose can provide the highest performance at a lower cost.