This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Heavy Duty Connector Housings, Hoods, Bases category on DigiKey.com
Products within this family are the outermost components of modular connector systems listed as “heavy duty,” which serve to hold components known as frames, within which inserts and modules are mounted, within which the contacts that carry electrical power or signals are contained. In this context, “heavy duty” refers to a relatively specific range of interconnect products that are typically of rectangular format and characterized by features such as cast metal backshells, guide pins, and pin-and-latch retention mechanisms.
SelectionCharacteristics
Connector Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Style: Indicates the number and type of entries the device contains.
Size: Indicates the standard size the connector meets. Typically these meet a standard.
Lock Location: Indicates the type and/or the general location where the lock/fastener is on the device.
Thread Size: Indicates the thread size of compatible screws, bolts, or mating parts. For more information on screw sizes see Choosing a Screw by the Thread Size.
Size / Dimension: The physical dimensions of the device. Typically length, width, and height.
Housing Color: The dominant color of the housing of the device.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as a cover, corrosion resistance, or a grounding terminal.
Ingress Protection: IP (Ingress Protection) ratings such as (IP20, IP65, IP67, etc.) define how likely water and dirt will get into the system. The first number represents dirt and solid contaminants while the second represents water and liquids.
IP Ratings
| Solids | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protected against solids larger than 50mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. Limited Ingress permitted. |
| 2 | Protected against solids larger than 12.5mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water with the enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 3 | Protected against solids larger than 2.5mm. | Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted for 3 minutes. |
| 4 | Protected against solids larger than 1mm. | Protected against water splashed from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress of dust permitted. | Will not affect operation of equipment 2-8 hours. Protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Dust tight. No ingress of dust 2-8 hours. | Protected against powerful jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | ______________________ | Protected against the effects of immersion in 15cm-1m for 30 minutes. |
| 8 | ______________________ | Continuous immersion in water up to 3m for long periods of time. |
| 9 | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (30 seconds) |
| 9K | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (2 minutes) |
Housing Material: Indicates the material composition of the housing of the device.
Housing Finish: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the housing of the device.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 1497600000 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 281-2219-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Weidmüller |
| DESCRIPTION | Base - Panel Mount Connector Bottom Entry 1 IP65 - Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 19200031440 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1195-3067-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | HARTING |
| DESCRIPTION | Hood Connector Top Entry M20 3A IP44 |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1208600000 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 281-2265-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Weidmüller |
| DESCRIPTION | Base - Panel Mount Connector Bottom Entry 6 IP65 - Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 9620400441 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1195-4932-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | HARTING |
| DESCRIPTION | Hood Connector Top Entry PG29 16B IP65 - Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
TE Connectivity Heavy Duty Connector Inserts – Digi-Key Daily
TE Connectivity IP68 Anti-Corrosion Hoods and Housing – Digi-Key Daily
Heavycon EVO heavy-duty connector
TechForum
Harting Heavy Duty Connectors Blue Color