Push-pull connectors reduce assembly time & expense

29th October 2014

Siobhan O'Gorman

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Featuring a push-pull locking mechanism, a series of circular connectors has been released by Yamaichi Electronics. Due to a material reduction, the Y-Circ P connectors reduce both cost and space required. The push-pull locking mechanism pulls on the housing, allowing the easy insertion and unlocking of the connectors. At least 5,000 plug cycles are enabled by the connectors’ contacts.

The Y-Circ P connectors, which are claimed to be shorter than the competing products, can be connected to existing series on the market. To reduce assembly time and expense, all half-shells are designed identically.

Yamaichi Electronics has released the B series of the connectors, which have a protection rating of IP50 and can be ordered in a number of combinations. Three diameters are currently available, which can be equipped with a different number of contacts.

Offered with a chrome-plated metal housing, the Y-Circ P connectors are suitable for use with visually demanding devices. Enabling secure data transmission in high currents, the connectors are provided with machined contacts.

Matthias Schuster, Product Manager for the Y-Circ P product family, Yamaichi Electronics, commented: "The Y-Circ P allows Yamaichi Electronics to open up new market segments and customers for whom other products from our company will also be interesting. We can also offer an interesting alternative made in Germany for customers already using a connector with a push-pull locking mechanism."