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News Release from: 3M Electronics and Interconnect Solutions | Subject: Mini-Clamp II
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 May 2008
IDC connectors speed fieldbus wiring
Insulation displacement termination process enables time savings of up to 80% per connection, compared with manual crimping techniques.
3M has made three additions to its Mini-Clamp family of connector products: the Mini-Clamp II wire-mount plug 371 Series; board-mount socket 372 Series; and wire-mount socket 373 Series Target applications include factory automation and industrial controls
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 3M IDC termination process enables time savings of up to 80% per connection, compared with manual crimping techniques.
No specialist tools are required and terminations can be carried out using just a pair of pliers, helping to reduce the overall cost of wiring projects.
Together with existing 3M Link connectors, these new Mini-Clamp II connectors mean that 3M has a comprehensive range of fieldbus solutions.
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As well as factory automation and industrial controls, typical environments for these connectors include: semiconductor and LCD manufacturing machinery; medical equipment, packaging systems, conveyor systems, elevators and lift systems; flow meters; motion test and measurement systems; traffic light and control systems; base press control electronics; food and packaging industries; automotive and metal industries; solar and alternative energy; and sensors.
A key feature of the range is the use of 3M insulation displacement technology (IDC), which provides higher connection reliability, while at the same time eliminating cable stripping and tinning, as well as the need for repetitive screw-type wire terminations.
The 3M Mini-Clamp II connectors also have an integrated guiding and alignment feature built into the cover, which provides reliable positioning of the individual wires.
Semitransparent covers allow for visual inspection to check correct wire positioning prior to termination.
Polarising tabs help provide proper mating while latching features help provide a secure connection, even under severe conditions such as mechanical stress and vibration in industrial environments.
The new Mini-Clamp II connectors by 3M are available in a 2mm pitch that use colour coding (red, yellow, orange, green, blue and grey) to ensure proper wire usage, wire alignment and retention of the cover.
The 3M Mini-Clamp II connectors are available in 3- and 4-pin wire-mount configurations, in two socket styles and a plug version.
They are also available in board-mount socket configurations: as 3- and 4-pin single-row socket connectors; and as 6-pin (2 x 3), 8-pin (2 x 4), 12-pin (4 x 3) and 16-pin (4 x 4) multirow socket connectors.
Dust caps are available for more harsh and dusty environments.
The new connectors join the existing Link wire-mount 381 series and board-mount socket series 382, both of which are available in 4-pin configuration and meet the industry-wide CC-Link standard.
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