Marine Power Connectors for Shipbuilding Projects

Shipbuilding brings salt air, moisture, vibration and awkward access together in one place. AP Technology supplies power connectors for shipbuilding and marine equipment, helping engineers specify a connection that makes later maintenance more straightforward. Deck machinery, on-board handling equipment and auxiliary drives are typical uses. Where the location is especially corrosive, the 316L stainless steel range is worth considering, and cable can be selected or over sheathed to suit the surrounding environment. Locking matters as much as current rating on a working machine. The M17, M23 and M40 power ranges can be specified with a threaded coupling or the Speedtec quick lock system, which secures with 1/8th of a turn. Cable mounted versions are also available with the crown clamp, a coax style screen termination that seals to IP66/67 and avoids cutting the shielding braid. On the standard ranges the housings are nickel plated brass with EMC shielding, sealing to IP66/67 when connected and IP69K available to special order on the M17, M23 and M40 series.

The working temperature range is -20°C to 130°C and the minimum mating life is 500 cycles. That gives designers a known set of numbers to work from before a prototype is ever built. Based in Hayes with stock held in the UK, AP Technology ships to manufacturers, subcontractors, installers and resellers worldwide. The company is ISO 9001 quality accredited and works from design, sourcing and manufacture through to delivery, so one technical sales team can look after a project from the first question to the final consignment. Need a price or some technical advice on marine power connectors for shipbuilding projects? Call 020 8848 3074 or email connect@aptechnology.biz with your application details and any part numbers you have.