High volume, low cost connector system
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ITT Interconnect Solutions' 500VDC APD 4way connector is an addition to its APD series used in engine, transmission, pc board and junction box applications.
It was developed for automotive applications which required an IP-graded connector for use in medium and high volume hybrid, electrical and off-road vehicles.
Electrical specifications, especially for the new generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles, have led to a surge in demand for a plastic circular connector able to meet voltage ratings up to 500VDC and handle 20A per contact.
ITT designed the 4-way plastic circular connector with the same dimensions and layout as standard ITT APD connectors. This, the company says, has the advantage of allowing customers to use standard ITT APD connector accessories, reducing inventory requirements. Additionally, the contacts are recessed as a safety feature, so they cannot be touched directly.
The connector has bayonet mating and combines robustness, high vibration proofing with, according to ITT, the ability to withstand moisture ingress (up to IP69). APD 4-way 500VDC/20A meets DIN 72585 and above.
