Locking plugs handle automotive vibration

The risk of accidental disconnection in wire-to-wire andwire-to-board plug-in connections is eliminated by the innovativeclick-and-lock design of the new Combicon FKC-RF plugs fromPhoenix Contact.

Effective protection against the effects ofvibration is also provided, making these plugs an ideal choicefor use in vehicle-mounted and portable equipment.

When used withcompatible headers or plugs from the Phoenix Contact range, thenew plugs simply snap into place with an audible click whichconfirms that they are correctly mated.

They are then lockedsecurely in place, until pressure is deliberately applied to theintegral release levers.

The plug and header can then beseparated easily and quickly, without the use of tools.

Designedfor use with Combicon MSTBA-RN headers for wire-to-boardconnections, and Combicon FKIC-RN inverted plugs for wire-to-wireconnections, the new FKC-RF plugs have a pitch of 5.08mm.

Theyincorporate spring-clamp terminals for ease and speed of wiring,and are suitable for use with solid or stranded cables between0.2 and 2.5mm2 cross-section.

Phoenix Contact click-and-lockFKC-RF plugs are available in versions with any number of polesfrom 2 to 18.

They have a continuous current rating of 12A perpole, and a maximum operating voltage of 250V.

With bodiesmoulded from resilient polyamide material, the connectors have aUL94V0 flammability rating.

To complement its new plugs, PhoenixContact offers an extensive range of accessories, includingcoding profiles, cable strain relief devices, test plugs andmarking systems.

The new products, along with all other majoritems in the Combicon range, are also featured in the CombiconSelect software package.

This not only provides technical dataand CAD-compatible drawings, but also offers a fast, easy way forusers to find the best connector for their application.