Weidmuller’s New PCB Connectors Provide Powerful High Current Carrying Capability with Powermate Range

  • April 16, 2004
  • Weidmuller
  • News
RICHMOND, VA (April 16, 2004) – Weidmuller has added two new printed circuit board connectors to its Powermate Range family: the SV/BVZ 7.62 and the SU/BUZ 10.16. Suited best for drives applications, the Powermate Range is also suitable for other applications with high currents, such as power supplies, line filters, start controls, and motors.Despite its small size, the compact connector family offers a high current carrying capability of up to 31A for SV/BVZ 7.62 and up to 54A for SU/BUZ 10.16. The rated wire gauge of up to 10AWG/6mm2 for SV/BVZ 7.62 and up to 6AWG/16mm2 for the bigger SU/BUZ 10.16 enables many different applications.The multi-functional locking mechanism connects the pin header and sock connector by a simple push-in technique, enabling you to see immediately if the plug is locked safely. The optimized design of the contacts provides a long lasting quality connection even in the harshest of environments.Advantages of SV/BUZ 7.62 and SU/BUZ 10.16 include:· high current carrying capability· high voltage capabilities for SU/BUZ 10.16—up to 600V for your application with the correct pcb layout.· compact size· SV/BVZ 7.62: 7.62mm pitch (0.3 inch) SU/BUZ 10.16: 10.16mm pitch (0.4 inch) · 2 to 12 poles SV/BVZ 7.62 / 2 to 9 poles SU/BUZ 10.16· 90°, 180°, 270° pin header with and without flange· clamping yoke connection ± screwBVZ is additionally available with tension clamp connection· 4-point contact· multi-functional locking mechanism ensures stability in harsh environments· protected against inversion and incorrect mating· many coding possibilitiesThe new Powermate Range products are available now.W Interconnections, Inc. is the exclusive master distributor in the U.S. for Weidmuller branded products for Germany-based Weidmuller Interface GmbH and Company—the world’s leading supplier of electrical connection technology such as terminal blocks, printed circuit board terminals and connectors, relay sockets and plugs, and power supplies. Weidmuller has approximately 3,400 employees worldwide, with 70 sales organizations or offices in more than 60 countries. For more information, please contact:Weidmuller821 Southlake BoulevardRichmond, Virginia 23236Phone (800) 849-9343Fax (804) 794-0252Email [email protected]Website: www.weidmuller.com

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