in-line connector with screw type termination

[dandyrandy]

I?ve been looking for an in-line connector with screw type terminations. Prefer something for multi-conductor of 18 awg wire,
space saving and good in a vibration type environment. Everything I find has crimp or solder type pin termanaions.
Thanks for any help.

 

[jraef]

What do you mean by "in-line", what do you mean by "multi-conductor"? those are very general terms. Do you mean a plug and socket type quick disconnect, or just a solid terminal block with multiple terminals? Are you looking for 3 connections per conductor, or 300?

 

[Skogsgurra]

There is a reason why you have crimp and solder connection. It is space saving and mostly also superior vibration-wise.

Harting has a range of connectors with screw connection. Big, bulky, heavy, expensive.

There are also some with cage-clamp connection.

Why can you not accept solder or crimp?

Gunnar Englund

http://www.gke.org

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[ScottyUK]

Big, bulky, heavy, expensive.

That's why I like 'em! That and they rarely fail.


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[dandyrandy]

In-line means it’s a connector that is not mounted to a panel. Multi-conductor means more than 1 conductor, average in this case would be 24. Yes I mean plug and socket type with 1 connection per terminal.
We’ve used Harting, just now looking for some alternative. Phoenix has the connector I’m trying to describe but I just don’t care for the light duty housing.
I am avoiding solder/crimp style because this is for underground machinery (coal mines) and if the connector needs replaced, there would be to much time involved. And time is money

 

[Skogsgurra]

Looks like you are stuck with Harting then. If you do not like the crimp connection.

But, is that really a valid reason to avoid them? A crimp tool is not so slow to operate. Faster than many other technologies.

But, as Scotty says. Harting is good for this purpose. If time is money, you should stick with them. Most other connector types cause more downtime. Which, as you said, translates into money.

Gunnar Englund

http://www.gke.org

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