Angled M5 panel mount connectors aim at confined spaces

Binder has announced new angled panel mount connectors for highly compact connector systems within confined spaces.

The circular industrial connector specialist says applications for its latest M5 connectors include automation and robotics, as well as in measurement and control technology.

For example, uses cited by the company include industrial camera technology, sensors for automation, analytical devices, cobots, and drones.

Protection

The connectors include spread positioning pins, for twist protection on the circuit board before soldering.

Additionally, there is a recessed O-ring, to help ensure a reliable seal with the housing, highlights binder. It also eliminates the risk of damaging the seal by over-tightening.

Angled version

Specific requirements from an existing customer led to the new development. The solution then attracted interest from other customers:

“An angled version of our M5-size panel mount connectors is, in itself, a design challenge,” said Guido Werner, Product Manager at Binder. “Additionally, the customer required the component dimensions to be reduced to a maximum of 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm, so that as many parts as possible could be placed side by side on the circuit board.”

“This brought us up against geometric limits such as wall thickness and clearance and creepage distances. Material selection also became a factor. New contacts and a new housing were needed for the panel mount connectors. New production tools had to be developed to ensure that the angled panel mount connectors could be reliably produced in series,” he added.

The German-headquartered company has offices in Nottingham for the UK.

Image: Binder

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