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News Release from: Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac | Subject: HFR series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 July 2003
Compact rectangulars handle more current
Originally designed for the demands of in-car electrical connections in the railway industry, HFR series rectangular cable-to-cable connectors are suitable for signal and power applications up to 26A.
Originally designed to satisfy the demands of in-car electrical connections for the railway industry, HFR series rectangular cable-to-cable connectors are suitable for signal and power applications up to 26A The new HFR connector series is fitted with the low-resistance Hypertac Hyperboloid contact, and so offers potentially twice the current handling that would be available through a similar sized non-Hyperboloid contact, thus providing a significant space and weight saving interconnect solution
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The hand-operated quarter turn locking devices of the HFR provide positive locking of the mated connectors and effectively clamp the two mating faces together, reducing the harmful effects of vibration and shock.
This vibration effect is further negated by the intrinsic ability of the Hyperboloid socket to cope with even the most extreme shock and vibration.
HFR connectors may be front or rear mounted to a panel or box and an optional stainless steel strain relief plate, fitted to either or both halves, is available to eliminate stress on the crimped cable termination.
Currently 32-, 50-, 74- and 100-way contact configurations are available for signal connectors with further plan forms proposed for power applications.
A range of industry standard hardware, such as die cast metal hoods may additionally be fitted to the HFR series on request.
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