January 3, 2013 - AutomationDirect expanded its ZIPport product line of multi-wire connectors and accessories. The heavy duty connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical connections while providing protection against dirt, moisture and mechanical stress common in industrial environments.
Added frame sizes include 10A, 16A, and 32B made of heavy-duty metal or thermoplastic housings. Connector hoods are available with top entry and side entry cable passages and feature Pg threaded cable passages. Connector bases start at $8.25 for 10A frame models.
ZIPport multi-wire connectors accessories include additional IP66 and IP68 cable glands, Pg to NPT adapters and blanking plugs; insert plates are available in blank, reducer and cutout styles.
New code pins kits (starting at $6 for a 16-pack) are available for applications where identical connectors could be coupled with the incorrect mate, potentially causing equipment damage or breakdown; gold-plated crimp contacts (starting at $87.75 for a 100-pack) in 10 and 16 Amp sizes have also been added.
