Minneapolis, MN — FasTest announced the ReConnect Connector Refurbishment Program for the TwistMate® family of connectors, FasTest External (FE) and FasTest Internal (FI) series connectors. FasTest connectors provide simple, reliable and repeatable seals without the use of thread sealant or torque applied with wrenches. With the new program, customers can return outdated, worn or otherwise…
Quick Disconnect Breakaway Connectors for Portable Medical Equipment
The Nemesis Series and MKJ Series breakaway connectors use a simple push/pull mating mechanism to engage and disengage the connector systems. The coupling mechanism uses a canted spring design, which allows for a quick disconnect and ratings of more than 5000 cycles. The breakaway mechanism enables a reliable connection without the danger of tearing the…
Wave Springs for Quick Connectors
By Henry Yates, Technical Sales Engineer, Rotor Clip Company, Inc. Somerset, NJ Reprint Info >> Flatwire wave springs and retaining rings are used in a variety of quick connectors and circular plug-in connectors with threaded and bayonet locks. They are used for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. You have the choice of single, nested, and…
Connectors for Tough Environments
Connecting cables with plastic coupling nuts are an extension to the M12 connector family. Made from high quality PBT material for corrosion resistance and protection against aggressive chemicals and harsh cleaning agents, they are an alternative to stainless steel versions. They are IP67 water- and dust-tight, and resistant to shock and vibration. They feature self-securing…
FasCal Lever Series Connectors from FasTest
Minneapolis, MN — FasTest announces FasCal Lever series calibration connectors designed for fast, safe and repeatable connections to all types of transmitters. Levers are simply hand-squeezed and inserted into 1/4″ threaded ports. Upon release of the lever, an instant leak-tight and high-pressure connection is formed, delivering greater productivity and safety to test and manufacturing processes…
Trial Sizes of Hook & Loop Fasteners Available from 3M
3M announced that it is now offering Hook & Loop Fasteners in small sizes for trial use. The new trail sizes give customers an affordable method of testing a range of fasteners for each unique application.Trial bags of Hook & Loop Fasteners from 3M are available in the most popular configurations featuring rubber or acrylic…
Design Team Tackles Connector Challenge
By Jim Brown, Business Unit Manager, Colder Products Company, St. Paul, Minn. Misconnected tubing in medical settings can cause serious problems. However, advances in connection technology can help eliminate these issues. This new connector allows free tubing rotation to prevent accidental disconnection during use. Accidental tubing misconnections involving luer fittings in medical environments are a…
HPB Connectors from FasTest
Minneapolis, MN — FasTest announces the expanded line of FasCal High Pressure Ball (HPB) series connectors. Sleeve-actuated HPB connectors provide fast, safe and repeatable connections to 1/4″ to 1/2″ male NPT, -4 to -8 AN and -4 to -8 compression threads, allowing users to simply calibrate numerous instruments in a short period of time. A…
Rotor Clip’s Wave Springs for Quick Connectors
Rotor Clip Company, Inc. manufactures a varied range of wave springs for applications requiring quick connectors. Flatwire Wave Springs and Retaining Rings are used in a variety of quick connectors/circular plug-in connectors with threaded and bayonet locking for military, aerospace and industrial applications. The designer has the choice of single (overlapping ends save axial space…
Novel Design Lets You Customize Connectors
According to Harting, you would like to see the following features on connectors: –a simple locking mechanism that you can engage with a screw driver–a configurable design that lets you determine the potentials–a design that makes pulling cable through easier –a shape that enables your hand to reach through tight spaces and still grab the…