Tyco Electronics adds glow-wire compatibility in VAL-U-LOK connector line

The new glow-wire housings use standard VAL-U-LOK contacts and are intermateable with other VAL-U-LOK and AMP-DUAC connectors and with Molex Mini-Fit Jr. connectors.

The VAL-U-LOK connector system is a low-cost, wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connector system with 4.2mm x 4.2mm centreline. This connector system can be used in a variety of applications, including the HVAC, vending, gaming, and appliance industries. Sizes range from 2 to 24 positions for double-row configurations and 3 to 5 positions for single-row versions. The header assemblies come with pre-loaded contacts and may be installed on the printed circuit board manually or automatically using robotic equipment. All housings are polarized for easier mating and locking latches help maintain reliable connections.