Connect-2 Technology | Sub-contract Cable, Wire & Electronic Assembly

Bulgin 400 Series Buccaneer Connector Range

2009-06-03T16:15:00.002+01:00

Bulgin 400 Series Buccaneer Specifications:

Water and Dustproof to IP68 (when mated or capped)
UL94V-0 Flammability Rating
Tough Polyamide Housing
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 Poles
4 Body Styles; Cable Flex, Cable In-Line, Panel Single-Hole, Panel Flange-Mount
Pin or Socket Connection Choices in each Body Style
Gold Plated Contacts
Diameter Over Coupling Ring = 19.1mm
Cable Range; 3.0 – 9mm O.D.
Current Rating; 8A(2,3 Pole), 5A(4,6,8 Pole), 1A(10,12 Pole)
Voltage Rating; 250V, 4,6,8 Pole(125V), 10,12 Pole(50V)
Operating Temperature; -40°C to +80°C
Approvals; UL, CSA & VDE

Connect-2 Technology can manufacture a wide range of cable assemblies using any of the Bulgin connectors with a huge selection of cable stock to your specific requirements.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Bulgin Mini Series Buccaneer Connector Range

2009-06-03T16:11:00.006+01:00

Bulgin Mini Series Buccaneer Specifications:

Water and Dustproof to IP68 (when mated or capped)
UL94V-0 Flammability Rating
Tough Polyamide Housing
2, 3, 4, 6, 8 Poles
50 Ohm & 75 Ohm BNC
5 Body Styles; Cable Flex, Cable In-Line, Panel Single-Hole, Panel Flange-Mount
Pin or Socket Connection Choices in each Body Style
Diameter Over Coupling Ring = 26.0mm
Cable Range; 3.5 – 9mm O.D.
Current Rating; 10A(2,3 Pole), 6A(4 Pole), 3A(6 Pole), 5A(8 Pole)
Voltage Rating; 250V, 8 Pole(380V)
Operating Temperature; -20°C to +70°C
Approvals; UL

Connect-2 Technology can manufacture a wide range of cable assemblies using any of the Bulgin connectors with a huge selection of cable stock to your specific requirements.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Bulgin Standard Series Buccaneer Connector Range

2009-06-03T16:04:00.003+01:00

Bulgin Standard Series Buccaneer Specifications:

Water and Dustproof to IP68 (when mated or capped)
UL94V-HB Flammability Rating
Tough Glass Filled Polyamide Housing
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12 & 25 Poles
50 Ohm & 75 Ohm BNC
5 Body Styles; Cable Flex, Cable In-Line, Panel Single-Hole, Panel Flange-Mount
Pin or Socket Connection Choices in each Body Style
Diameter Over Coupling Ring = 38.0mm
Cable Range; 3.5 – 9mm O.D.
Current Rating UL & CSA; 10A(2,3 Pole), 6A(4 Pole), 3A(6,7 Pole), 5A(9,12 Pole), 1A(25 Pole)
Current Rating VDE; 12A(2,3 Pole), 10A(4 Pole), 5A(6,7,9,12 Pole), 1A(25 Pole)
Voltage Rating; 250V, 9 Pole(150V), 12 & 25 Pole(50V)
Operating Temperature; -20°C to +70°C
Approvals; UL, CSA & VDE

Connect-2 Technology can manufacture a wide range of cable assemblies using any of the Bulgin connectors with a huge selection of cable stock to your specific requirements.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

900 Series Buccaneer Connector Range

2009-06-03T15:52:00.003+01:00

Bulgin 900 Series Buccaneer Specifications:

Water and Dustproof to IP68 (when mated or capped)
UL94V-0 Flammability Rating
Tough Polyamide Housing
2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 10 Poles
4 Body Styles; Cable Flex, Cable In-Line, Panel Single-Hole, Panel Flange-Mount
Pin or Socket Connection Choices in each Body Style
Leading Earth Contact for 3, 4, 5, 7 & 10 Pole Versions
Diameter Over Coupling Ring = 57.7mm
Cable Range; 13 – 22mm O.D.
Current Rating; 32A, 10 Pole(10A)
Voltage Rating; 600V, 7 Pole(430V), 10 Pole(250V)
Operating Temperature; -40°C to +85°C
Approvals; UL, CSA & VDE

Connect-2 Technology can manufacture a wide range of cable assemblies using any of the Bulgin connectors with a huge selection of cable stock to your specific requirements.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Bulgin Waterproof Connector Range

2009-06-03T15:20:00.002+01:00

Are you looking for a highly reliable and cost effective solution for waterproof cable assemblies in either an internal or external environment where protection against the ingress of dust and moisture to IP68 is a system requirement?

If so, then we can highly recommend the Bulgin Buccaneer® range of IP68 power connectors. Connect-2 Technology has produced many cable assemblies with this range over a number of years including the latest addition, the 400 Series Bucaneer.

This multi-pole Power Range provides:-

full IP68 rated environment sealing
circular connectors
secure screw mating of connectors
safe electrical connections in harsh or hostile conditions
each range has cable, in-line and panel mount options
wide number of pole options from 2 to 25
includes BNC options

RANGE SUMMARY

900 Series Buccaneer®:

Standard Buccaneer®:

Mini Buccaneer®:

400 Series Buccaneer®:

For specific information on each of the Bulgin Waterproof Connector Ranges, please see following posts. Thank You!

Alifabs – Cellular Structures Division

2009-06-01T14:24:00.007+01:00

Since April 2008 Connect-2 Technology has been selected by Alifabs – Cellular Structures Division for the development and supply of wire harness and wiring kits associated with many of the company’s high profile communication installation projects. An important consideration by Alifabs into the continuing relationship with the company is the role taken by Connect-2’s technical staff and their contribution to projects by way of technical help.

Connect-2 Technology’s Technical Department ensures the accurate translation of each project with regard to the range of specific interconnection requirements, ensuring solutions:-

· meet fully with the projects requirements
· provide value by careful selection of components
· have been quality engineered
· are efficiently introduced into the production process
· can be delivered within the customer time-frame

As with many of our customers the team at Connect-2 Technology also provide highly valuable input at the design stage which, in many cases, proves to be an invaluable service in terms of augmenting customers ‘in-house’ facilities.

As one of the leading suppliers of Cellular Structures in the UK, Alifabs provide both permanent and temporary cellular structure solutions utilising any mix of 2G, UMTS and Microwave technologies. From design to installation the company works in partnership with its customers to provide a complete ‘turn-key’ solution capable of deploying large volume network roll-outs.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

JST PCB Wire-to-Board & Wire-to-Wire Connector Ranges

2009-05-22T10:30:00.023+01:00

Over several years Connect-2 Technology has experienced a steady increase in customer demand for JST PCB crimp assemblies, which allow high reliability connection between PCBs and other equipment components. A large part of the demand has come due to JST’s commitment to their development in technology to keep pace with the ever shrinking nature of electronic circuit and product design.

The computational power of a room full of computer equipment from just a few decades ago, can now be stored in a briefcase. Just about any electronic product from common household items to medical instruments are now smaller, smarter and more efficient due to the relentless drive to downsize circuitry and increase functionality. JST’s connector ranges and the techniques developed to make them, have kept pace with and in some instances helped to enable these dramatic improvements.

Connect-2 Technology currently holds crimp applicator tooling for a number of JST’s crimp PCB and Wire-to-Wire connector ranges, which are summarised below. In addition if you have a JST requirement which is outside our current stock range then please contact us. Tooling and terminal/housing stock are normally quick and easy to arrange (subject to minimum reel sizes) and tooling costs are extremely reasonable (subject to 6 month minimum lease contract).
Connect-2 Technology Standard JST Stock Range:

Wire-to-Board Crimp style Connectors:

ZH connector 1.5mm pitch / Disconnectable.

The ZH connector is very small with a mounting height of 5.6mm and a thickness of only 3.5mm. Contact retention lances on the housing make insertion easier, while the dimple at the centre of the contact ensures reliable contact with the post.

Compact, low profile design.
Housing lances.
Reliable contact construction.
Distortion resistant construction.
SMT and Through-hole PCB headers (top and side entry) available.
Current rating: 1A AC/DC; Voltage rating: 50V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #32 to #26.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2 through 13.

PH connector 2.0mm pitch / Disconnectable.

This is a thin, low-profile 2.0mm pitch connector 8.0mm in height after mounting and 4.5mm in width. It is designed to meet the demand for high-density connection of internal wires to printed circuit boards in a compact, highly reliable and low cost package.

Compact, low profile design.
Housing lances.
Reliable contact construction.
Distortion resistant construction.
SMT and Through-hole PCB headers (top and side entry) available.
Current rating: 2A AC/DC; Voltage rating: 100V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #32 to #24.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2 through 16.

EH connector 2.5mm pitch / Disconnectable.

This, the thinnest, 2.5mm pitch connector, is 8.1mm in height after mounting and 3.8mm in width. It is designed to meet the demand for high-density connection of internal wires to printed circuit boards in a compact, highly reliable and low cost package.

Compact and slim.
Highly reliable contact.
Polarizing guides.
Distortion resistant construction.
Current rating: 3A AC/DC (AWG #22); Voltage rating: 250V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #32 to #22.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2 through 15.

VH connector 3.96mm pitch / Disconnectable.

This small, field-proven connector range for printed circuit boards is reliable and has a large current carrying capacity. It can be used in conjunction with a wide variety of signal, power and output circuits.

Proven box contact.
Compact connector with a large capacity.
Secure contact and mounting.
Current rating: 10A AC/DC (AWG #16); Voltage rating: 250V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #22 to #16.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 9.

Wire-to-Wire Crimp style Connectors:

SM connector 2.5mm pitch / Disconnectable.

The SM series are 2.5mm pitch, wire-to-wire connectors that perform reliably in high-density, small current applications.

High contact pressure.
Highly reliable housing construction.
Mountable on a variety of panels.
Arm lock mechanism.
Current rating: 3A AC/DC; Voltage rating: 250V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #28 to #22.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2 through 18 – (Receptacle & Plug).

RCY connector 2.5mm pitch / Disconnectable.

The RCY connector is a compact, 2.5mm pitch wire-to-wire connector for use with a variety of circuits, in compact electrical equipment applications. The employment of a free spring contact method ensures stable contact performance.

Spring contact construction effectively minimising stress from repeated insertion and removal at high temperatures .
Compact design – when mated the overall length is just 23.3mm with a 4mm width.
Due to the internal lock inside the housing accidental disconnect by external pressure is minimised.
Current rating: 3A AC/DC; Voltage rating: 250V AC/DC; Temp range: -25°C to +85°C.
Applicable Wire Sizes: AWG #28 to #22.
Wire Housing Circuits Available: 2-way – (Receptacle & Plug).

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Far East Manufactured Co-axial Cable Assemblies

2009-01-15T11:17:00.005Z

Do you have requirements for co-axial cable assemblies in order volumes of 250pcs or more?

Do you need to cut cost but maintain quality?

If you answered yes to both these questions, then Connect-2 Technology can provide you with an outstanding Far East sourced range manufactured to your exact requirements and providing outstanding value.

We already provide a wide variety of co-axial assembly solutions to instrumentation, tele-comms, data-comms and broadcasting market sectors. As an example we recently provided a customer with an 300mm FME cable assembly (Bulkhead Plug to Jack) for sub £2.50 each for a quantity of just 500pcs.

Most standard, miniature, sub-miniature and micro-miniature co-axial types are available, such as: -

BNC
TNC
F type
Mini UHF
FME
SMA
SMB
SMC
MCX
MMCX
etc.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Prestigious Control Panel Contract

2009-01-08T14:41:00.006Z

In November 2008 Connect-2 Technology was selected by C-Probe Systems for the manufacture of all control and distribution panels associated with one of their latest projects, a structural corrosion management system for an NCP car park in Leeds.

C-Probe Systems has been a specialist in corrosion management of civil engineering and building structures since 1994. To date the company has completed many prestigious and award winning projects in both North America and the UK, including a system for the Channel Tunnel Approach. C-Probe through its Achilles Suite of systems provides the means to automatically protect and remotely assess the continuous performance of reinforcement steel, transitional steel-frames, historic metal components and pre-stressed or post-tensioned elements.

In partnership with the customer Connect-2 Technology’s technical staff developed the control panel together with the associated wiring within a tight time-frame. Subsequently, the completed control and distribution panels were manufactured and delivered to site on schedule within December 2008.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

AMP Econoseal III® Connectors

2008-12-04T14:59:00.005Z

The AMP Econoseal III connector system was developed specifically to meet the exacting requirements of the automotive industry to specifically address the need for a high-reliability sealed connector system. Since the ranges inception it has steadily gained users in many other industrial sectors where a reliable sealed connector is required.

The range comprises of three series of connectors: -

High current wire-to-wire
Low current wire-to-wire
Low current wire-to-board

Each series offers a choice of housing ways (2 to 36), polarised mating, discrete cable sealing and contact secondary locking. All connectors are designed for use with thin walled non-irradiated PVC cables.

Connect-2 Technology’s technical and production resources are fully conversant with the manufacturing disciplines required for producing assemblies with the Econoseal range for over a decade. Our Technical Department are always on hand to offer free advice and if required produce pre-production samples as part of your development requirements where necessary.

AMP Econoseal III Range .070 (1.8mm) & .250 (6.3mm) Summary:

Lanceless contacts
Wire-to-board & wire-to-wire connection capability
Wire range 0.5-3.0 mm2
Wire insulation: thin wall 1.6-3.4mm
Sealed or unsealed
Single wire seal or cavity plug
Secondary contact locking
Polarised mating
Available in 2-36 position housings
Up to 20A rating

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

AMP CPC® Series Connectors

2008-12-01T13:22:00.003Z

As one of the world’s leading electrical/electronic connector manufacturers AMP have a long-standing history when it comes to leading the industry in quality and reliability. The AMP CPC range of circular connectors for commercial signal and power applications has been in use world-wide since the 1970’s and has to date developed to provide a comprehensive range of circular panel, chassis and cable-mounting connectors suitable for many industrial power and control uses.

Connect-2 Technology has been manufacturing cable assemblies with CPC connectors for over a decade, providing cost efficient solutions across a wide range of industry sectors from baggage handling systems and machine control to high –tech power systems. Our production staff and technicians have long experience across the full CPC (Circular Plastic) and CMC (Circular Plastic Metal-Shell) ranges and with a full roster of tooling Connect-2 Technology can provide customers with a highly reliable and cost effective solution for this industry standard range.

AMP CPC Series Features:

Lightweight, all-plastic and metal-shell connectors.
CPC connectors are UL94V-0 rated and made of stabilised, heat resistant, self-extinguishing thermoplastic material.
Metal-shell CPC connector housings are manufactured in UL94V-0 rated thermoplastic.
Operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C.
Available in panel or chassis and free-hanging configurations.
Quick connect/disconnect capability with thread assist, positive detent coupling.
Built-in pin and socket protection.
Polarised for proper mating of connector halves.
UL & CSA approved.
9 series of CPC circular connector ranges are available covering a wide variety of low, standard and high density requirements including up to 35A and up to 96A (Power IV Connectors).
Also available is a MIL-C-5015 Style series.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

AMP MATE-N-LOK® Series Connectors

2008-12-01T11:51:00.005Z

AMP Soft Shell Pin and Socket connectors provide a highly reliable and economic means of grouping multiple-lead connections in computer, computer peripheral, business machines, entertainment appliances and many other types of commercial equipment. The electrical connector is an integral component in these applications. The AMP M&L range is broad with a series of eleven different families providing a comprehensive range of inter-connection solutions covering many requirements for routing increasingly complex electrical functions whilst maintaining maximum use of available space – see range summary below.

As a long-term producer of wiring assemblies manufactured with Mate-n-Lok connectors, Connect-2 Technology’s technical and production personnel have gained extensive experience in working with this range, having developed and produced thousands of assemblies and wiring harnesses for many customers since 1995. We stock large numbers of housings and terminals and hold auto tooling applicators for many of the crimp contacts available. Our Technical Department are always on hand to offer free advice and if required produce pre-production samples as part of your development requirements where necessary.

AMP MATE-N-LOK Range Summary:

Universal MATE-N-LOK II
Universal MATE-N-LOK
Commercial MATE-N-LOK
.156 MATE-N-LOK
.140 MATE-N-LOK
.093 [2.36mm] Commercial Pin and Socket
Micro MATE-N-LOK 3mm
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK 2
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK – also available as sealed splashproof versions.
(MR) Miniature Rectangular
.062 [1.57mm] Commercial Pin and Socket

Available from 2 to 24 circuits.
Housings available in UL94V-0 flammability rating.
Wire sizes from 30AWG to 10AWG.
Voltage rating: 250VAC, 600VAC & 600VDC (range dependent).
Dielectric withstand voltage between adjacent circuits: From 1KVAC to 5KVAC & 10KVDC (range dependent).

For full information on the AMP MATE-N-LOK range visit here (PDF 4.72mb).
As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Mini RF Cable Assemblies

2008-09-09T15:13:00.005+01:00

Connect-2 Technology now offer a wide range of miniature RF coax cable assemblies custom manufactured in the Far East to your exact specifications. Providing solutions for most popular GSM modem and Bluetooth requirements, applications include; radio communications equipment, instrumentation, GPS and GSM, wireless devices, etc.

Assemblies can be manufactured from a wide range of mini and micro RF cable types including, RG174 and a variety of diameters in Micro-Coax cables according to individual application requirements.

Connectors available include:-

IPEX type MHF (fully compatible to Hirose U.FL).

I-PEX type MHF-III (fully compatible to Hirose W.FL).

End two can be “Stripped & Tinned” or fitted with a different type of coaxial connector such as:-

MMCX

N-Type, etc.

All assemblies are 100% tested prior to shipment. This is a service via our Far East partner with production quantities delivered (after sample approval) normally 4 weeks (Air) and 6-7 weeks (Sea). The price we quote you will always include all charges, including your choice of shipment method (Air or Sea), customs and clearance charges and UK delivery.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Heavy Duty Power Cables, Battery Cables & Meter Tails

2008-08-22T09:35:00.005+01:00

For over a decade Connect-2 Technology has been providing numerous customers with high quality heavy duty power cables, battery cables and meter tails. Utilising quality terminals and tooling from manufacturers such as Amp (Tyco), Cembre, JST and Takbro to produce a range of assemblies suitable for standard high power requirements through to specific uses in demanding environs where resistance to corrosion and extreme vibration is required.

Our extensive range of heavy duty tooling provides us with the ability to terminate single wires from 0.5mm2 to 120mm2 in both solid and stranded variants. Specific features of the Amp heavy duty terminal options, of which we stock in-depth, are as follows: -

SOLISTRAND Range:

The Amp SOLISTRAND range of terminals and splices are specifically designed to terminate both solid and stranded wires as well as irregular shaped conductors and combinations of these. The use of ‘matched’ Amp tooling ensures a uniform quality of the joint providing highly consistent performance, optimum electrical properties and a long service even in the most punishing of environments.

Corrosion and vibration resistance together with the tensile strength of Solistrand terminals and splices ensures that they are well within the limits of commercial and military specifications.

The Solistrand range includes; Ring and Fork/Spade Terminals, Parallel and Butt Splices.

Features:

Accept solid, stranded and irregular shaped copper wires and combinations of more than one type without loss of performance.

Constructed from fine grade high conductivity copper per ASTM B-152 and tin plated.

Meet or exceed the requirements of MIL-T-7928, Type I, Class 1 and 2.

Brazed barrel seam for uniform metal strength around the entire barrel area.

Dimpled or serrated inner barrel surface for optimum tensile strength and electrical contact area after crimping.

The “W” crimp creates optimum terminations of high reliability and providing long service even in the most punishing environments.

Corrosion (including salt spray and most chemical fumes) and vibration resistant.

Temperature rating 170° C.

Approvals: CAA, MOD, CSA, UL and BS4G178

AMPOWER III Range:

The Ampower III range has been designed to accept a broad range of stranded wire from 10mm2 to 300mm2. Both terminals and splices are ideally suited for secondary power distribution in buildings and power plants. Compression crimping forms the terminal barrel and stranded wire into a strong, almost homogeneous unit, producing excellent conductivity with low temperature rise and outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion.

Features:

Wire sizes 10mm2 to 300mm2 both rigid stranded (Class 2) and flexible (Class 5) wire types.

Tube type terminal made from highly conductive electrolytic copper with a bright tin finish offers outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion.

Accepts IEC 228 and IEC 719 designated cables.

Wire size and stud holes clearly marked in metric.

Chamfer design and inspection hole ensure ease of handling.

Performance based on UL 486A, BS 4579-1, IEC 77.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Molex KK® Series Wire-to-Board Connectors

2008-08-20T09:32:00.004+01:00

The Molex KK system is an industry established "building block" connector system used to produce a huge variety of “wire-to-board” interconnection assemblies. Connect-2 Technology has been providing customers with cost efficient solutions using the KK range for more than a decade. Utilising auto tooling, ‘in-depth’ stocking and years of experience we can provide exactly to your requirements for applications requiring 2.50mm (.09"), 2.54(.100"), 3.96 (.156") and 5.08mm (.200") centres.

The KK range provides a friction lock system together with a polarizing wall and/or location pegs to ensure correct assembly. This range has become an ‘industry standard’ due to its reliability and versatility.

Since 1995 Connect-2 Technology has manufactured many thousands of assemblies incorporating the KK connector range (in numerous combinations to many different customers), as such we hold large stocks of housings within our standard stock range together with tin plated, gold plated and phosphor bronze reeled terminals to enable fast turnaround and an exact match to your specific requirements.

Features:

Available on 2.50mm (.098"), 2.54mm (.100"), 3.96mm (.156") and 5.08mm (.200") centre spacing.
Polarization via insert-able keys and pegs, polarizing ribs or polarizing wall headers.
Locking ramp for improved mated retention with locking headers.
Many circuit sizes.
Accepts KK gas tight crimp terminals.
Mates with headers or pins in the board.
Available with Tin, Gold, Select Gold or Phosphor Bronze plating.
Connect-2 Technology holds considerable stock.
Auto tooled to provide high reliability crimp termination.

Electrical:

Voltage: 250V.
Current: Phosphor Bronze: 4.0A max. Brass: 2.5A max.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1500V AC.
Insulation Resistance: 50K (High Pressure Version 500K) Megohms min.

Physical:

Housing: Nylon UL 94V-2 or UL94V-0.
Operating Temperature: 0 to +75°C.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

New Connect-2 Technology Website

2008-07-30T16:41:00.005+01:00

We are pleased to announce that our new Connect-2 Technology website is now ‘live’ with in-depth details on all aspects of our manufacturing services, providing current and prospective customers with a complete range of information on our capabilities.

Features and information on:

Connection Solutions
Customer Testimonials
Equipment Profile
Group Companies
Industries Served Profile
News
Product Development
Production Partners
Products and Services
Projects Undertaken
Quality and Customer Care

Why not take a quick look now here

'Off-Grid' Solar Bus Stop Illumination

2008-05-23T16:39:00.004+01:00

A leading UK developer of solar powered LED lighting systems, appointed Connect-2 Technology as the sole UK sub-contract manufacturer for an innovative solar bus stop illumination system, which was undertaken by our ‘special projects division’.

This included involvement from the design and development stage into the conversion for the manufacturing process. For such a hi-tech high profile product, great care was taken to provide a highly efficient, responsive and bespoke manufacturing solution. Ensuring that the product maintains its high reliability throughout its lifetime was a key consideration requiring great care throughout the production process.

The completed unit is a single ‘self contained’ device that incorporates;

* Solar panel; 10W monocrystalline silicon.
* Battery packs; 4 x 2.3 AmpH.
* Controller; programmable with energy management.
* Casing; high impact ABS moulded, sealed, waterproof and incorporating bright white LEDs.

If you are a product based electronics company looking to outsource your manufacturing process, either in part or in whole, Connect-2 Technology can provide a customised solution to suite your specific needs.

We can demonstrate a long established record in converting both existing ‘in-house’ as well as ‘start-up’ projects with a number of highly successful clients. So if you feel our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Sira Certified

2008-05-23T11:23:00.007+01:00

Connect-2 Technology has been Sira certified, for the manufacture of Luminaires, Lamps, Accessories and Transformers for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in compliance with Directive 94/9/EC, since June 2006.

Explosion protection concepts under which we have been assessed: -

d - Flameproof
e - Increased Safety
m - Encapsulation
D - Dust Ingress Protection

The ATEX Directive
The ATEX Directive, derived from the French “ATmospheres EXplosibles” and formerly known as 94/9/EC, contains the ESR (Essential Safety Requirements) to which electrical equipment and protective systems used within potentially explosive atmospheres must conform.

The new ATEX directive currently in place within the European Union was made mandatory on 1st July 2003. Primarily intended for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment for use in the presence of flammable gases, vapours fumes or dusts, the new directive requires a quality management system to be implemented. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body (i.e. Sira, Baseefa 2000, CESI, Demko, Kema) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature Ex and CE marking.

Expansion of Skills.
Connect-2 Technology gained this certification as part of our obligations under a contract supply agreement with our manufacturing partner. Which, further demonstrates our commitment to develop the skills and abilities of our “special projects division” as well as the company’s enthusiasm for expanding the broad range of solutions we provide our customers.

Product development

2008-04-30T15:34:00.006+01:00

A major function of our technical engineering department is to convert customer drawings for the manufacturing process; developing work instructions, bills-of-materials, internal drawings, etc., to enable a smooth and accurate transition to a manufactured product. As part of this initial process we also add value where design for manufacture is required.

As a subcontract-manufacturing organisation it is vital that we fully understand our customers’ requirements which is why, when an assembly is being manufactured for the first time, it is meticulously checked and evaluated to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant component standards. Our engineers are trained to be ‘proactive’ and if they believe that an enhanced or more cost effective solution is available, then they will offer it to the customer.

When required Connect-2 Technology can also provide help and support from the outset of the design process, through to the pre-production stage, by jointly developing solutions and providing samples to ensure that projects are realised in a speedy and effective manner. Customer feedback is documented and filed as part of the requirements of our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Long-term reliable electrical connections

2008-04-29T16:25:00.007+01:00

Many of our customers require considerable numbers of straightforward single lengths of wire processed with a wide variety of end-preparation options, ranging from insulated and un-insulated crimped terminals to precision tin-dipped ends and/or simple strip-length preparation.

An important factor in providing long-term reliable electrical connections is to ensure that all wiring is manufactured to the terminal manufacturers recommended specifications and tolerances. This will include precision cutting and stripping of the wire and crimp termination being made using only the correct tooling and strict conformance with the terminal manufacturers recommended tool settings. It is surprising how many times we still receive customer samples (either manufactured by customers themselves or second parties) with incorrectly applied crimp connections that may look OK visually but would not go anywhere close to the recommended pull-off force.

The quality practices and disciplines within Connect-2 Technology ensure customers always receive product manufactured to comply with specific recommended pull-off forces, ensuring long-term reliable connections.

We utilise a wide range of high-speed wire processing and termination equipment to enable fast and efficient production of medium/large quantities of terminated and/or prepared single wires quickly and accurately. Our tooling bank covers a vast range of both insulated and un-insulated terminals from AMP, Cembre, Elcon, Harting, JST, Molex, Takbro, etc.

We supply customers across many industry sectors including: - Aerospace and Defence, Communications & Data, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Control, Instrumentation, Power & Energy, Rail and Transportation. Typically, single wire ranges are from 0.03mm2 to 10mm2 (32AWG – 8AWG) for automated processing and up to 120mm2 with hydraulic cutting and termination.

Box & Panel Building Services

2007-07-04T10:43:00.000+01:00

One of the objectives of our recent manufacturing area refurbishment was to increase our flexible workspace areas to accommodate a strong growth in electrical/electronic box and panel building contracts. We are currently producing mechanical box builds for a number of new projects including power control units for diesel generator sets, battery charge point units and wired panel sets for baggage handling systems.

We have continually developed our capabilities and the skill set of our technicians and assemblers to ensure we meet or exceed the growing requirements of our customers. Responding to our customers needs has always been one of our priorities with many taking advantage of our expansion in subcontract services which now include everything from a simple wire assembly to a fully built control box incorporating PCB’s, DIN-Rail Assemblies, Components and Wiring.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Manufacturing Area Refurbishment Completed

2007-06-11T15:29:00.000+01:00

All manufacturing area refurbishment work was completed on schedule and a big word of THANKS! is due to all of the Connect-2 Technology staff that worked tirelessly throughout the week of 28th May to help achieve our objectives.

We now have additional work areas and manufacturing facilities providing a significant increase in production and routing flexibility. Greater efficiency in production cell utilisation and increased speed in ‘change-round’ times has provided us with a faster workflow and maximised the use of our multi-skilled staff.

Operational flexibility is a major tool, which enhances our ability to increase the number and diversity of production cell types to match the growing requirements of our customers and enable future expansion across a broad range of assembly services.

Major Refurbishment of Manufacturing Area

2007-04-05T16:01:00.000+01:00

Due to continued expansion of our UK manufacturing operations it has become necessary to undertake major alterations, including building work, to one of our main production areas. This work will provide us with increased production facilities enabling a further capacity increase to our range of services.

Unfortunately, to accommodate this work we have no option but to close our manufacturing unit for 1 week. In order to minimise any disruption we have arranged for this closure to take place over the week of the Spring Bank Holiday: -

w/c Monday 28th May.

We will reopen the facility on: -

Monday 4th June.

Any orders already received (as of the date of this letter) for despatch during the week of the closure will be despatched on 25th May 2007. Please ensure that orders placed for despatch late May avoid w/c Monday 28th May and if placed prior to 30th April have a due date of 25th May.

We thank all customers for your cooperation in advance and assure you of our best attention at all times.

Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Assemblies

2007-03-23T16:03:00.002Z

Increasingly due to legislative and building safety concerns, specifiers are incorporating extended use of LSZH cabling and cable assemblies into not just building plenum spaces but also within many other areas. A degree of confusion exists with regard to the terminology used by various cable manufacturers, however, LSZH & LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) or sometimes 0HLS (Zero Halogen Low Smoke) all refer to the same standard.

Burning standard PVC cables will emit poisonous gases including hydrogen chloride which if combined with water produces hydrochloric acid, which not only damages humans but also computers, building management systems, access/security systems and control equipment. Burning PVC also produces dense smoke obscuring building exits and chocking occupants.

Over the last few years a greater range of bulk cable types have become available with LSZH sheathed assemblies being possible for most functions within public buildings and areas where people and sensitive electronic equipment are at risk.

Connect-2 Technology has the capability to produce LSZH variants for many cable assembly types including: -

Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 UTP & FTP network Cables Assemblies.
SVGA Cables Assemblies.
Serial Data Cables Assemblies.
Mains Cables Assemblies.
RG Co-Axial Cable Assemblies.
Ribbon Cable Assemblies.
Control Cable Assemblies.

As usual if you have a any requirement for LSZH assemblies or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

World Class Connections

2007-03-20T13:44:00.001Z

Extreme environments require highly specialised cable and connector solutions to provide totally dependable interconnections, ensuring the integrity of power and data transmissions between connected equipment. One such high value connector range is that of USA manufacturer Glenair, with a broad range covering military qualified and multi-purpose industrial connectors.

As a testament to Connect-2 Technology’s versatility and skill we have successfully undertaken a number of high profile assemblies for oil and gas industry projects incorporating Glenair’s “Geo-Marine®” range. This range has been specifically designed to offer a solution for a variety of oceanographic, geophysical and other extreme applications. Our assemblies have been used in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, working under extreme pressure within oil and gas structural surveying equipment.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.