New Additions to the CombiTac Modular Connector

Santa Rosa, CA, July 14, 2005 --(PR.com)-- Multi-Contact, in collaboration with Stäubli Corporation, recently made some exciting new upgrades to our CombiTac modular connector system. We added hydraulic and pneumatic connectors to the CombiTac’s already extensive list of options. Developed by Stäubli, these new connectors are available with no drip shut-off valves making them perfectly suited for applications such as chemical production lines, fuel cell arrangements or patient care environments. CombiTac gives designers the capability of conducting a wide variety of power, signal and mediums in one single assembly. CombiTac’s open modular form-factor allows for thousands of combinations, making it extremely versatile. To complement these new additions CombiTac can now be equipped with thermocouples for a completely closed-loop system through one connection.

The CombiTac modular connector is designed specifically with the customer in mind. It can be utilized in restrictive spaces with a very simple mounting profile and accepts a variety of connections including: power, signal, coaxial, fiber optic and now thermocouple, pneumatics and fluids. Power connectors range in size from 1mm up to 8mm in diameter with current carrying capacities ranging from 5A to 150A. The connectors include a robust mounting carriage, which provide a self-aligning feature when engaging the assemblies. There are two mounting options available: rack and panel or with a coupler locking housing for panel-to-cable connections. When the DIN housings are in the locked position they meet the IP65 rating of protection. * For an extra degree of safety against improper coupling of connector sets, there are four coding variations available. The system easily accommodates different combinations and adjustments without completely redesigning or replacing your interconnections, making MC CombiTac a powerful cost effective option for new product development.

*At the mating interface termination to the connector will dictate overall IP rating. This applies only to the panel to cable connections.

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We at Multi-Contact USA are dedicated to our customers’ success by providing the most advanced solutions in contact technology. We strive to achieve the best in our employee development, in our products and in our customers’ satisfaction. From design to manufacture, MC® connectors are produced to satisfy the highest industry standards. With our advanced contact technology, we offer both standard and special solutions for a wide and diverse spectrum of applications. Our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 certified. Products range from miniature PCB connectors to large power connectors used in power generation and distribution, signal and data processing to medical and monitoring instruments. MC® connectors are found in supercomputers, robotic docking systems, high speed trains, photovoltaic systems and many other demanding applications.

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