Amphenol connectors
Amphenol ecomate cable connector straight
Amphenol ecomate cable connector angled
Amphenol ecomate cable socket straight
Amphenol ecomate cable socket angled
Amphenol ecomate device plug
Amphenol ecomate device sockets
Amphenol ecomate – a classic device connector
ecomate is one of the most well-known brands in the Amphenol connector range. The manufacturer sells a connector from this range every 10 seconds. Amphenol ecomate includes five connector series. These have housings made of plastic and metal and in 11 sizes. The pin number ranges up to 19, the voltages up to 250 V and the current carrying capacity up to 7A.
Connectors from the Amphenol ecomate series are often used in the branches mechanical engineering, in instrumentation and control as well as in medical electric equipment. The most popular versions in the ecomate series are:
- Amphenol ecomate 6+pe
- Amphenol ecomate 3+pe
- Amphenol 7-pin connectors
- Amphenol angled connectors
- Amphenol connector caps
ecomate – one brand – several type series
The typical features of the Amphenol eco|mate series include the pin numbers 3 + PE (4-pin) and 6 + PE (7-pin). The circular connectors all achieve IP 65 or IP 67 when plugged in. This makes these circular connectors ideally equipped or protected for industrial environments with dust or splashwater.
The connectors are available in straight and angledversions. The housings have been designed for cable diameters from 6 mm to 12.5 mm. In addition to the standard versions, ecomate is available as high-voltage versions, overmoulded (OP 65/67) as well as the “Aquarius” series for maximum tightness up to IP 69K.
Compatible with type series C016
Connectors of the ecomate series are compatible with the model series Amphenol C016. These circular contacts have a plastic housing and are usually used as device connectors.
Type C16-3, for example, is an industrial connector for harsh environments. These types achieve protection class IP 65 when locked. The contact inserts can be removed and reinstalled or replaced using an extraction tool. This enables repairs in the field. A special version of the Amphenol ecomate is the C16 2 + PE. This achieves IP 67. For this reason, it is used particularly outdoors, especially in solar technology.
Connection technologies with ecomate connectors
Amphenol ecomate connectors are available for crimping, screwing and soldering. This means they are available in every common connection type. They are suitable for processing on soldering stations, for crimping on machines in series as well as for manual crimping or screwing on site. Crimping by hand is best done with crimp tools that are matched to the respective connectors.
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FAQs on Amphenol ecomate connectors
Characteristics of Amphenol ecomate connectors?
The ecomate series from Amphenol covers robust connectors up to 14 A. All connectors are available in different versions i.e. with straight or angled output cable or as panel mount jacks. Depending on the requirement, there are circular connectors available with 4 or 7 pins in protection class IP 67.
What is the area of application for Amphenol ecomate connectors?
The ecomate series is mainly used in machine and plant construction.
Types of connection of Amphenol ecomate connectors?
Depending on the requirement and based on the possible connection technology, there is a choice between screw, crimp or solder connection.
What colours are Amphenol ecomate connectors available in and what are the differences?
The ecomate series from Amphenol impresses with a blue-and-black design made of polyamide (PA). The connectors are available in different versions with straight or angled cable output or as panel mount jacks. In addition, the connectors are also available in black only.
Which approvals & protection classes do Amphenol ecomate connectors have?
Amphenol ecomate connectors 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 do I open an Amphenol ecomate connector?
The connectors can easily be opened by screw-twist lock.