Quick Lock Circular Connectors to Reduce Installation Time

Threaded connectors are fine until you have hundreds to fit. Quick lock circular connectors from AP Technology make that job much faster, with a slide, turn and lock action that gives installers an immediate and positive connection. They are a popular choice for high volume machine builders and for field installation. The time saved shows up in labour, while the positive lock reduces the risk of a connector being left only partly tightened, which is a classic source of later faults. Speedtec is a quick lock coupling for M17, M23 and M40 connectors that needs just 1/8th of a turn. Slide on, turn, locked, in under a second. It is vibration proof, seals to IP66/67, and helps eliminate mis-mating. Speedtec receptacles work with Speedtec plugs as well as standard coupling nut connectors, which helps when an existing machine is being upgraded in stages. Springtec suits jobs that need positive locking but have limited working space. Its spring loaded coupling nut is pre-stressed, so the connection tightens under vibration and cannot release by accident.

Housings are coded to prevent mis-mating and colour identified for quick recognition. Signal versions run to 12 pole, power versions to 9 and 15 pole, and cable entries go up to 12mm. If you are looking to reduce vendors, AP Technology's cross referral service can review existing part numbers or a full bill of materials and recommend suitable alternatives from its line card. Data sheets, samples and costs follow, so a switch can be judged on real information. Partner brands include Intercontec, Bimed, Tecnikabel, TKD, ILME and Hugro. To talk through quick lock circular connectors to reduce installation time, 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.