Tiny 8STA connector and accessory package

29th May 2017

FC Lane

Staff Reporter

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An ultra-miniature 8STA circular connector series and a comprehensive package of ultra-lightweight 8STA compatible accessories has been announced by Lane Motorsport. The new Souriau size 01 8STA connector is said to offer a significant 20 percent saving in size and weight over the popular size 02 series while maintaining all the size 02 performance advantages – including the anti-vibration design and the high resistance to motorsport fluids.

According to Lane Motorsport, these size 01 connectors accommodate three removable #26 contacts that can handle wires from 24 to 30 AWG. Other key features of these tiny connectors include seven colour-coded orientations, PCB options and a boot termination feature. For even more weight saving, Lane Motorsport has also made available a single flange version.

Lane Motorsport’s size 01 8STA interconnection package features a comprehensive range of accessories made by HellermannTyton and Weald Electronics. These include protective caps, gaskets, nut plates, heat shrink boots as well as all the assembly tools needed to complete the application.

For example, Weald Electronics’ aluminium protective caps are ultra-lightweight, feature an anti-vibration locking design and the new size 01 caps are about 50 percent lighter than the standard size 02. They are available in 14 sizes and two versions for plugs and receptacles. The caps can be supplied with or without a flexible, stainless steel micro wire rope lanyard.

HellermannTyton’s size 01 heat shrink boots are exclusively available from Lane Motorsport. Available in straight and 90⁰ versions, these heat shrinkable, strain relieving boots for backshell to cable transitions are adhesive lined and made from fuel-proof material.

According to the company, this motorsport interconnection package is available to specify and purchase online at www.lanemotorsport.com