Amphenol connectors
Amphenol connectors – robust and versatile
Amphenol is one of the most important manufacturers of connectors for high requirements. The company is represented worldwide by Amphenol distributors as well as contacts for sales, service and consultation.
Find Amphenol connectors Use for data and signal transmission, outdoors and for high-current applications. We stock all of this manufacturer’s product ranges commonly used in the industry:
- Amphenol A series
- Amphenol AT series
- Amphenol ATM series
- Amphenol ATP series
- Amphenol ecomate series
Amphenol A series connectors
The Amphenol connectors of the A series are robust industrial connectors. These connectors are used in the branches construction and agricultural machinery, automotive, shipbuilding and electric power engineering, for example. There are versions with currents from up to 100 A per contact, as well as multi-pin signal connectors. What all versions have in common is the stable and waterproof housing design
Connectors with solid housings
The housing designs are either round or rectangular and are made of metal of plastic. The matching crimp contact pins and crimp contact sockets are available individually.
Alongside housings and contacts, our product range covers complete sets of Amphenol connectors. These sets comprise a housing, various contact inserts and a related retaining wedge. The Amphenol contacts are best assembled using a suitable Amphenol crimp tool. The tools are available for different contact sizes.
Amphenol circular connectors in plastic housing
The ecomate series covers a large number of connectors in a round plastic housing for versatile use. These types are generally used as device connectors. Their areas of application include mechanical engineering, robots, agricultural machinery as well as lighting technology.
We offer these connectors with 4 and 7 pins (with PE), straight and angled as well as matching protective caps and strain reliefs. You have a choice of crimp, solder and screw line conductor connection. Appropriate contacts are available for each of these connection methods.
In addition to ecomate connectors, we also stock suitable assembly accessories for this series. This includes crimp tools as well as disassembly tools for the simple removal of the contacts.
FAQs about Amphenol connectors
What are the characteristics of Amphenol connectors?
Amphenol connectors impress with their high UV resistance, IP 67 protection rating and the possible use in high-current applications. Yet they are not only robust, but also versatile. Depending on the series, all the connectors have a wide range of different characteristics. The A series is subdivided into the AT series (up to 13 A), the ATM series (up to 7.5 A) and the ATP series (up to 25 A). The ecomate series from Amphenol on the other hand covers high-quality circular connectors in different versions.
What is the area of application for Amphenol connectors?
Amphenol A series connectors are preferably used in commercial and agricultural vehicles. The circular connectors of the ecomate series, on the other hand, are more likely to be used in mechanical engineering.
What materials are Amphenol connectors available in? (ecomate and A series)
Whereas the connectors in the A series are made of thermo-elastic plastic, the ecomate series relies on polyamide (PA).
Which colours are Amphenol connectors available in? (ecomate and A series)
All connectors in the A series are grey. The ecomate series, on the other hand, impresses with its black and blue design.
Which approvals & protection classes do Amphenol connectors have?
Connectors from Amphenol have protection class IP 67, i.e. all connectors are dust-tight and can be temporarily submerged in water up to a maximum depth of 1 metre for a maximum of 30 minutes.
How can an Amphenol connector be opened?
The A series is simply plugged together and automatically locked with a lug. All connectors of the ecomate series can be closed and opened by screw connection.
How are the Amphenol connectors assigned?
The A series has 2-12-pin connectors for robust applications, whereas the circular connectors of the ecomate series have been designed for 4-7 pins.
How are Amphenol connectors crimped? Crimping Amphenol connectors properly.
The A series is always crimped using the known crimping method. There are different connection technologies available for the ecomate connectors. The circular connectors can be attached by solder connection, screw connection or also by crimp connection.
How are en Amphenol connectors loosened / removed?
The A series is opened by pressing the lug together and then pulling out. All the connectors of the ecomate series can simply be opened by screw connection.
How are the Amphenol connectors fitted?
Amphenol connectors are best fitted using the classical technologies of soldering or crimping. With our prepared sets, you have all the components you need for easy fitting right at hand. Alongside the housing you will find a retaining wedge and suitable contacts packed in a set.