Connectors' wire and housing seal achieve water resistance

A wire and housing seal achieve the connector's water resistance, while cable assembly is completed by the crimped contacts and wire being inserted through the seals. The series has a multi-row pin layout arranged in a grid pattern, that significantly reduces the size of the diagonal diameter. This enables the DF62W Series to be well suited for space-constrained applications.

The two-point contact design delivers ruggedised connectivity that is resistant to shock and vibration, while shock is futher reduced by the lack of exposed metal components. The simple center latch eases operation and provides a tactile click during mating and visual confirmation of a completed lock condition. The latch is also protected by tapered side guards that prevent entanglement in the harness and accidental unmating.

Halogen-free, the connector series has a current rating of up to 3A and a voltage rating of 250V AC/DC. Contact resistance for this series is a maximum of 30mΩ, while the mating durability is assured for up to 30 full insertion/withdrawal cycles. Supporting #22, #24 and #26 AWG, the DF62W connector is available with pin counts of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 9 positions. The DF62W Series has an operating temperature range of -35°C to +105°C.

The connector series is suited for LED lighting, robotic machinery, consumer and home appliances, motorized bicycles, medical devices, security systems, automatic ticket gates, and food process machinery applications.

"The DF62W Series connector can be used in environments that require IP67 sealing and small size," said Rick van Weezel, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Hirose Electric USA.