> > They will definitely not work loose.
ODU or Glennair (I forget which) has a ratcheting lock ring on some of their connectors. It has asymmetric ramps on the ratchet cam that tighten the lock ring under vibration. -ch 73 de AI6KG On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 9:01 PM, Charles Steinmetz <[email protected]> wrote: > Someone previously mentioned "aviation" style connectors (which many will > recognize as mobile microphone connectors) (see graphic below). I switched > to these for power and other connections long ago, and have been extremely > happy with them. > > One nice thing about them (IMO) is that all chassis connectors are male, > and all cable connectors are female (unless you use a male in-line > connector to make an extension cable). This means that a dangling cable > will never have rudely exposed contacts, and if you are really worried you > can use vinyl caps to make sure. Similarly, the pins on the male chassis > connectors are well recessed so it isn't easy to short them, but if you > want to be sure you can get screw-on caps (see below). > > The contacts have substantial tension when mating/mated, plus secure > threaded locking rings. They will definitely not work loose. They will > handle at least 5A per pin, and I've seen published ratings of 10A. They > have good strain reliefs, too. > > They are available in a wide range of pin counts, so it is easy to make > sure cables are not cross-compatible. > > One really nice feature is the availability of right-angle in-line > connectors, to minimize the space needed behind equipment (this can be > problematic with some other connector series). Use many connectors and you > will find that this can be an extremely valuable feature. > > On ebay, they are known as "aviation connectors," and are available in > three sizes (12mm, 16mm, and 20mm, according to the diameter of the bodies, > which is also the hole size for the chassis-mount connectors). Search for > GX12, GX16, and GX20. I have standardized on the 16mm version, but have > tried and can recommend them all. Shop a little and you will find them at > very attractive prices. > > I've bought lots of them, from US and foreign suppliers, and as far as I > can tell they all come out of the same factory in China. All good quality. > > Best regards, > > Charles > > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/ > mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
