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RS Components expands Amphenol range
RS Components has expanded its range of Amphenol PowerLok connectors.
The new PowerLok 300 series completes the RS Components portfolio. The compact series with metal housing is suitable for a wide range of supply and signal connections for hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The connections offer space for up to four signal and four supply circuits. Thanks to Amphenol's Radsok (Radial Socket) contact technology, they have a special flat alloy grid with high conductivity, which creates a robust contact with high density to the mating pin.
These connectors ensure that the contacts meet smoothly and evenly and that the force is distributed evenly. This results in an improved service life and good results in applications with high vibrations.
The PowerLok 300 series is designed for applications with currents of 150, 200, 250 or 300 A. Accordingly, there are variants to accommodate cable sizes from 35 to 95 mm. Like all PowerLok connectors, the 300 series models are equipped with an automatic secondary locking mechanism as standard, which prevents unintentional contact release and increases the reliability of the connectors.
The PowerLok series offers a choice of straight or right-angled configurations with various sealing options. This means that the range provides a solution for almost all electric vehicle system design requirements. The connectors can be specified with six or two contacts to meet the requirements for one, two or three position operation. Their slim profile makes them particularly suitable for applications where space is at a premium. When assembled, the connectors meet the requirements of protection class IP67.
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