New Metal-Hood FMN4H – Low profile version for limited installation heights launched by FCT Group
In a joint venture with an internationally
operating customer a metal hood was developed, which is particularly
suitable for application in mechanical engineering, industrial
processing and automation.
The customer had requested a size 4 hood
with the lowest profile possible and a 90 degree cable outlet, in which
also a high density connector with 62 wires could be fitted. During
development emphasis was placed not only on fulfilling customer-specific
requirements, but also on developing a hood which could be used in
multiple applications.
As a result the hood was designed with strain
reliefs, one for cable diameters up to 13 mm and one for cables with a
narrow diameter.
The biggest challenge with this project was the high
mating and extraction forces typical for multi-pole connectors and the
resulting risk of distortion of the connectors during insertion and
withdrawal. This was solved by adding a fixed knurled-thumb screw
with a collar in addition to the conventional positioning of a
knurled-thumb screw. The fixed screw assures correct placement of
connector and receptacle during mating and extraction.
The hood must
be mounted on, or removed from the mating connector with the help of an
Allen Key at both ends. Thus it is ensured that the connector is
inserted or removed parallel to the mating connector and the contacts on
the edge are not unnecessarily subjected to undue pressure.
Our project partner has already filed a patent for this simple yet innovative technical solution.
The advantages:
· Designed for robust application and limited space and assembly conditions
· Excellent shielding properties due to encapsulated zinc die-cast housing
· 90 degree cable outlet
·
Changeable cable outlet by the use of 2 strain reliefs as a standard
accessory (max. 13 mm cable diameter and up to 62 wires / max. 11 mm
cable diameter)
· Pre-mounted knurled thumb screws (standard slot, UNC 4-40 thread)
·
Available with an optional fixed hexagon knurled thumb screw with
collar and UNC4-40 thread for protection of contacts during mating and
extraction (FMN4H-4791)
Application fields:
· Control Gear Engineering
· Switch- and control centres
· Automation
· Machinery and mechanical engineering
· Measurement and control engineering
Order example: FMN4H(E)
· without amendment "E", sale in packing units of 50 pieces each
· with amendment "E", sale in packing units of 1 piece each
· with amendment "-4791", fixed knurled thumb screw with collar and hexagon head (AF 2,55)
The metal hood FMN4H is now available.
Please contact the sales department for further details.