Circular bayonet connectors provide cost-effective solutions

Simplifying inventory management
The design of the Trim-Trio connectors is based on a simple concept: enable manufacturers to use a single type of contact for different types of connector in order to simplify the management of their shell and contact inventories and tailor their connectors to specific applications.

For example, a plastic, metal, or bi-metal connector may be used in different environments, but the form-factor of the insert arrangement is the same and the connectors are both interchangeable and intermateable.

A single design that can be tailored to your specific needs In order to optimise interconnection costs, the contacts on these connectors are available either stamped and formed or machined and are supplied on carrier strips or in bulk packaging. Several surface treatments are also available.

Depending on the desired electrical characteristics and the mechanical loads that will be generated, the contacts may be gold- or tin-plated, or receive a combined surface treatment.

The offering's coaxial contacts and fibre-optic contacts meet requirements for high-speed signals and optical signals. All the contacts in the offering are easy to crimp using Souriau's standard tools.

A wide selection of products
Industrial products have increasingly shorter life cycles. For example, products manufactured for measurement, lighting, and water-management purposes only last between three and four years.

Although the overall design of a product may be suitable, it is sometimes necessary to go upmarket or reduce costs. Connections must be able to follow pace and shift from plastic to metal, or vice versa. Because they are interchangeable and intermateable, Trim-Trio cylindrical connectors meet these challenges.

Trim-Trio cylindrical connectors with one-third-turn bayonet locking ring are available in three versions: UTS (all-plastic), UTG (metal and plastic), and UTO (metal). Their interchangeability and intermateability mean that you can switch connector families without having to redesign the connector. In addition, the connectors can be tailored to environmental, electrical, and mechanical constraints. Retrofitting has also been simplified.

The main features include IP68/69K sealing, UV resistance of more than 1000 hours, more than 500 mating cycles, and various levels of impact and vibration resistance depending on the version.

Accessories
Esterline Connection Technologies - Souriau's Trim-Trio offering of circular connector also features an array of accessories for industrial needs. The plugs may be fitted with plastic or metal cable-gland connectors, cable clamps, connectors with shielding plugs for increased electromagnetic performance, and even over moulded straight or bent cables for creating complete harnesses.