Connector Selection & Identification
Connector selection can be very complex, and often it is best to talk directly with our expert staff when designing in a new connector or trying to identify a connector that you already have.
Here is a list of the most common information that might help us select the right connector for you. (These specifications may not all be relevant to your particular application).
For new designs:
- Our products overview page has pictures and basic specifications all on one simple page
- If you need to be compatible with a specific connector type please advise type
- If you have a manufacturer preference please advise manufacturer
- Current and voltage requirements
- Total contacts per connector
- Type of contact material (gold plate etc)
- Crimp, solder or screw contacts
- Which half to have male contacts and which to have female contacts
- Does the cable have just one round outer sheath
- Cable outside diameter
- Cable conductor size
- Panel mount or cable mount connector body styles
- IP rating (degree of waterproofing) - see our IP Ratings chart
- Backshell type (straight/right angle, gland-seal, shield terminating etc)
- Shell material and finish (metal, plastic or composite bodies, cadmium or nickel plate etc)
- Dimension restrictions
- How soon are the connectors required?
- Which is more important - low cost or high quality?
- Quantity required.
For identifying a connector that you already have:
- A quick scan of the pictures on our products overview page may help you identify the series
- All alphanumeric characters written on your connector (including between the pins)
- Manufacturer
- Total number of contacts per connector
- Male or female contacts
- Gold, nickel or other contact plating
- Crimp, solder or screw contacts
- Panel mount or cable mount
- Colour
- Metal or plastic shell
- Dimensions
Please contact us and our experienced staff will find the right product for your application.