Posted to News on 31st May 2009, 15:33
Connectors use 'quarter-turn' fasteners to lock in place
Harwin is launching the 101Lok, a fast-mate version of its secure, 2mm pitch, J-Tek Datamate cable-to-cable, cable-to-board and board-to-board connector family. Historically, secure mating has been achieved with the Datamate J-Tek version using jack screws. But the 101Lok Datamate connectors require only a simple 'quarter turn' - actually 101 degrees - action to ensure complete security of the retention device.
101Lok connectors use specially designed hardware tensioned by a coil spring to reduce the time required to mate the connector halves. This is useful where a faster means of assembly is sought, while ensuring complete security. This novel locking feature is also suitable for Harwin's mixed technology Mix-Tek Datamate connectors and also the Trio-Tek range where high production volumes demand minimal assembly costs.
Spring tensioning also helps resist vibration-induced loosening. Product Manager Paul Gillam comments: "These new 101Lok connectors are designed to be very easy to use and require no special tooling. Our Datamate connectors are chosen because they are very rugged and highly resistant to shock and vibration. Now, with the introduction of these 101Lok Datamate variants, hi-rel users can speed up and simplify mating while still being assured of achieving the performance they require."
