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ITT Interconnect Solutions' circular APD product family, originally designed to meet the automotive norm DIN72585 (now ISO15170), is a suitable connector for certain wheeled armoured vehicle applications if military specifications are not required.
According to ITT, the connectors are lightweight, cost effective, easy to assemble, and offer a secondary locking system for high pin counts.
Traditionally, military and defence applications have always used rugged, metal connectors with full military qualification. However, the need to reduce government spending has partially opened this market for non-military type components, as not all military vehicles need the same level of reliability.
Wheeled armoured vehicles, mainly used for troop transporting, are one example: while the inner frame incorporates weaponry, radio or drive control which still requires a 'military connector', other applications such as lighting and mirrors or functions such as cooling and heating can accept less expensive and lighter plastic connectors.
APD circular plastic connectors are designed to handle up to 48V and are available in a range of layouts from 1-51 way with features such as high vibration resistance, resistance to fluids, and sealing ratings up to IP67 / IP69K. Specified to ISO 15170, they are available with stamped or machined contacts and mechanical and colour coding.
