Power Connectors for Rail and Transport Applications

Rail and transport equipment subjects connectors to continuous vibration, temperature swings and long service expectations. AP Technology supplies circular power connectors used in railway and transport applications, with shielded metal housings and secure locking options. They can be used on auxiliary drives, depot equipment, handling systems and rolling stock related machinery. Any specific rail standard or fire performance requirement should be raised at enquiry stage, so that the connector and cable can be reviewed against it. Choice comes down to the job. The 923 series M23 is UL listed and VDE approved, offered in eight body styles for cable and panel mounting, with ratings up to 200A on the single contact version. The 940 series M40 steps up to 75A on 6, 8 and 9 pole inserts with a clamping range of Ø7 to Ø25mm. The 958 series M58 is an 8 pole design rated at 150A/12A, with a clamping range of Ø17 to Ø36mm. The power connector range AP Technology distributes comes from Intercontec, now part of TE Connectivity, and covers M17, M23, M40 and M58 sizes.

Voltage ratings run up to 630V and currents up to 200A, dependent on continuous operation, with capacity for conductors up to 50mm². These connectors are used to feed motors, spindle drives and servo motors, and they are built to cope with vibration, sudden shock, heat, cold, moisture, dust and dirt. AP Technology was founded in 2001 and is a franchised specialist supplier of cable, connectors, cable assemblies, wire and wire management products. Its main differentiator is service, with in-house cable assembly, scheduled and call-off orders, no minimum order value on stocked products, a cable cutting service, custom labels and packaging, and global shipping. To talk through power connectors for rail and transport applications, call AP Technology on 020 8848 3074 or email connect@aptechnology.biz. Send over what you know and the team will take it from there.