Connectors make colour-coding a snap

Tyco Electronics has added coloured plugs, caps and headers to its Universal MATE-N-LOK connector family, which enables colour coding in harnesses and wiring systems and allows the use of colour schemes to enhance visibility or appearance.

The new coloured components are electrically and mechanically identical to the standard Universal MATE-N-LOK products. Wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, single- and double-row configurations are available, based on the Universal MATE-N-LOK 6.35mm centre-line. Right-angle or vertical headers are available for wire-to-board versions.

Nine colours provide a choice of red, orange, yellow, brown, green, blue, grey, black or white. In addition to guiding assembly or maintenance, colour keying can also be used to identify different product releases or model types to assist in field upgrades. By eliminating discrete colour-keying components, the coloured Universal MATE-N-LOK plugs, caps and headers also simplify purchasing and inventory management, streamline assembly, and prevent errors due to missing or badly-placed keys.

The moulded plastic plugs, caps and headers can be selected in UL 94V-0 or UL 94V-2 flammability-rated material. The entire product line carries UL recognition, CSA certification and VDE approvals.

 

FEATURES Uses standard tooling Brass or phosphor-bronze contacts Wide range of configurations in each colour Wire-crimp contacts Wire ranges: 12-10 AWG to 30-26 AWG

APPLICATIONS Lighting systems Control panels Industrial equipment Medical systems Cleaning and catering equipment

 

 

Tyco Electronics / MATE-N-LOCK