Product News

Endicott, NY September 2023 – Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, will be expanding its operations with a new solar product factory opening in Q4 of 2023. The new 58,000 square foot facility will be located in Mesa, Arizona, further expanding Amphenol’s manufacturing presence in the city.

This new factory is anticipated to create up to 50 new specialized jobs, and will be focused on manufacturing solar junction boxes, connectors, and other advanced interconnect assemblies to support the solar energy industry.

Following the passage of the USA Inflation Reduction Act, the launch of this state-of-the-art facility is designed to help with the increased demand for solar energy, as well as contribute to reducing the nation's carbon footprint. It will be equipped with advanced machinery and robotic technologies aimed at ensuring the highest quality and efficiency standards.

"We are thrilled to expand our operations and support the solar energy industry with new products designed to increase efficiency and reliability, while reducing supply chain risk in the US market," said Mark Cunningham, General Manager of Amphenol

Industrial Operations. "Our business is committed to producing sustainable products that will reduce carbon emissions and support a greener future."

Mesa was selected due to its strategic location, favorable business climate, and skilled workforce, making it an ideal location for the new solar factory. Building this facility will create numerous jobs for the local community and reinforce Amphenol Industrial Operations as one of the leading suppliers to the green energy industry.

"We are pleased with Amphenol Industrial Operations' decision to expand its operations here in Mesa," said John Giles, Mayor of Mesa. "This new factory will bring significant economic benefits to our community and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector in Arizona." Councilmember Jenn Duff added: “With this new venture in Mesa, we’re not just producing solar products. We’re shaping a cleaner, brighter world for generations to come. Mesa is committed to environmental stewardship and economic growth.”

“Amphenol Industrial Operations’ junction boxes are becoming an essential component of Heliene’s bill of materials for its U.S.-made solar PV modules,” said Martin Pochtaruk, President of Heliene, one of North America’s fastest-growing domestic module manufacturers and an Amphenol Industrial Operations customer due to its American focus. “Heliene is committed to decarbonizing our supply chain and utilizing more domestically sourced components in our manufacturing. We’re excited about Amphenol Industrial Operations’ expansion, which will help us, and our clients, achieve those goals while also bringing new clean energy jobs to the U.S.”

As a company with a long history of technological innovation and entrepreneurial responsiveness to the needs of our customers, Amphenol Industrial Operations is well positioned to play an integral role in domestic supply of critical components to support the increasing production of PV modules, here in the USA. For more information about Amphenol Industrial Operations and its products, visit www.amphenol-industrial.com.

Amphenol Industrial Operations has enhanced its SURLOK Plus series with a more powerful connector with a voltage capacity of 1500VDC. The SURLOK Plus allows customers to carry higher voltages within the same envelope as its 1000VDC antecedent.

Ideal for use in the energy storage market, as well as in electric vehicle, battery solutions, fuel cell and industrial applications, this new field installable, environmentally friendly connector is a highly reliable alternative to common compression lugs. It offers high distribution of power in a small compact lug. It can be used in DC to DC / AC to DC power transfers. It also delivers power from battery cluster to PCS, as well as from a battery pack to the rest of a system.

Using industry standard screw and Busbar termination options, the SURLOK Plus does not need any special torque tools for installation. It features a quick lock and press-to-release design to accommodate various dimensional constraints.

These compact, quick mating connectors feature mechanical keyway options to prevent mis-mating, when utilizing multiple connectors within a single application. The connectors include the latest R4 RADSOK Technology that significantly increases amperage, while reducing insertion force, temperature rise and voltage drop.

The SULOK Plus connectors feature a self-cleaning grid that cleans contacts and connector. They are environmentally sealed and are rated to IP67 and IP6K9K, UL 1977/4128/TUV 2PfG2740.

For more information about the SurLok Plus™ Series visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a circular connector with a plastic shell that can be used in industrial power and signal applications. The simple and innovative design of the APC series greatly reduces installation time and helps to provide robust protection.

Designed for use in a wide range of applications, including industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, factory automation, materials handling equipment, communications equipment, HVAC, lighting and signage, as well as rail and transit vehicles and systems, this new circular connector has stamped and formed contacts, making it extremely cost competitive.

The APC series 3-start ACME thread and 2-way bayonet design allows for fast coupling. These light weight, corrosion resistant connectors feature a robust design for rugged environments and are durable to 500 mating cycles.

The connector series is ROHS compliant and can withstand current up to 30A and has an insulation resistance of 500M at 500V DC. The connectors feature a self-locking mechanism and are rated at IP67 when mated. They are also in compliance with UL 94 V-0 flammability, UV resistant and F1 rated.

For more information about the APC Series visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a reverse bayonet coupling connector that is easy to install in the field, making maintenance effortless. The GTC-E Series, which is based on Amphenol’s GT Reverse Bayonet Coupling Connector Series, is ideal for use in rail and mass transit, heavy equipment, machine tools, and factory automation applications.

This reliable new connector features a UL94-V0 hard plastic insert, and an easy-to-install and easy-to-remove crimp contact that uses industry standard crimp tooling to make on-site repairs and maintenance simple.

The connector’s rugged design can withstand the harshest environments while supplying high current power and signal.  The GTC-E series includes a quick positive coupling that allows for fast mating and un-mating of connectors, an audible and tactile indication of full coupling for safety, and crimp termination that provides a stronger, more reliable termination method than soldering.

The connector features high shock and vibration capabilities making it suitable for high power connections. For higher amperage, lower t-rise, less resistance, and lower mating forces in a smaller footprint, RADSOK socket contacts are available.

The GTC-E Series has an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. It can withstand up to 500 mating cycles.

For more information about the GTC-E Series visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its ePower-Lite line to include a 3-pole connector. The ePower-Lite 5.7 mm, which features a quick lock and press-to-release design, is used to connect PTC/AC to DC and related control boxes, including power distribution units (PDU).

Ideal for use in electric vehicles, hybrid or pure EV heavy equipment, as well as fuel cell electrical vehicles, these compact, light-weight plastic shell connectors have a small footprint and provide both weight and space savings in vehicles.

Amphenol’s ePower-Lite 5.7 mm connector is designed to meet the needs of high voltage applications up to 850VDC, like those found in compressors and compressor controllers. It features Amphenol’s patented R4 RADSOK technology to achieve higher current ratings, lower insertion forces and lower temperature rise and contact resistance. The ePower-Lite 5.7 mm is rated up to 120 A of continuous current.

These IP2X touch-proof connectors feature a keyway design to prevent incorrect mating and a straight plug version for easy mating.

This connector series has a UL 94V-0 flammability rating, an IP67 mating when mated and an operating temperature range from -40˚C to 125˚C. For safety and performance, optional HVIL and EMI shielding is available.

For more information about the ePower Lite 5.7mm 3-Port visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol SOCAPEX’s MPO Field solution enables users to transform a standard MPO patchcord into a robust connector designed to resist the harshest environments.
The  MPO patchcord is integrated into a metallic plug based on MIL-STD-38999 Series III, shell size 13 Military connector, to protect it from shocks, dust and fluids. There is no requirement for field termination.

MPO Field TV connector combines high speed and high density of well-known MPO/MTP Fiber Optic connectors using MT ferules, with high resistance of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Military shells for various harsh environment applications such as high speed embedded network backbones for battleships, armored vehicles or airplanes and trains, datacenters in harsh environments, trackside measuring & inspection systems for trains, high resolution real time video, passenger entertainment….

MPO Field connectors feature:

High Density and Speed
- Take advantage of the High Data Rates and Optical density offered through the use standard Fiber Optic MT Ferrules

High Density and Robustness
- The 12 or 24 fiber channels are integrated into 28 mm diameter 38999 metal shells, with tri thread coupling mechanism
-The solution is IP68 sealed when mated and shocks & vibration resistant

Easy to implement
- No tool or field cabling are required. The solution allows anyone to transform a standard MPO Patch cord or more complex assembly into an harsh environment connector very easily. Check out our assembly video.

« This is a great new product range to bring under the Amphenol SOCAPEX product offering in order to respond better to the needs of the market. The MPO Field TV solutions range enlarges our core offering and further defines our footprint in fiber optics applications. » comments Emmanuel Lambert, Amphenol SOCAPEX Fiber Optics Product Manager.

More product details on https://www.amphenol-socapex.com/en/products/connectors/fiber-optics/mpo-mtp-field

About Amphenol SOCAPEX

Amphenol Socapex provides and manufactures interconnection systems solutions for the military, security, aerospace and industrial markets. Our products and solutions, designed for rugged and unique situations involving extreme conditions, provide the innovativeness and flexibility essential to meet the needs and requirements of these demanding sectors. Amphenol Socapex is part of Amphenol. More info on www.amphenol-socapex.com

Amphenol SOCAPEX introduces a brand-new line of locking components to enhance the cybersecurity of interconnected systems

Thyez, France, December 9, 2022 – With the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks across the world, it is crucial to keep systems safe and secured from attackers, no matter the origin of the source. While keeping strong passwords and changing them frequently is one of the most efficient ways to strengthen cybersecurity, other risks remain. Systems can also be breached through connectors.

Aware of this issue, Amphenol SOCAPEX has developed a locking solution for 38999, RJFTV, USBFTV connectors and caps series. Locks ensure additional security by reducing the risk of manual unlocking of plugs and caps, thereby limiting deliberate intrusions through connectors.

The new line includes CapLock, PlugLock and Metal CapLock solutions.

CapLock is a locking ring that prevents direct access to the cap mounted on a receptacle to secure access to the port. Once the Caplock is installed, it rotates freely around the cap and prevents it from being manually unlocked.

PlugLock is a ring that prevents intrusion on a port by locking the connection between the plug and thereceptacle. Once installed around the coupling nut of the plug, PlugLock rotates freely around it, preventing manual unlocking.

Metal CapLock is a cap for receptacle that includes a coupling nut which can be activated or deactivated using a specific locking screw.

Key Features: 

CapLock and PlugLock 

• 3D printed with composite material
• Three locking types available:
• Cable seal, metal wire, must be cut to unlock
• Torx safety screw, removable with an adapted key wrench

Metal CapLock

• Metallic: Aluminum and Marine Brass
• Same sealing and CEM protection as standard caps

Markets: C5ISR, Naval, Military Aerospace & Airframe, Military Vehicles                                                                           

“Amphenol SOCAPEX is the first company to develop a line of locking accessories that will help strengthen cybersecurity by protecting the connectors. Amphenol SOCAPEX team has developed this product line based on customer needs for enhanced security. We are confident that this solution will help reduce the risk of cybersecurity breaches through increased connector protection” says Cesar Lopez, Product Manager, Amphenol SOCAPEX C5ISR.

For more details on the products please visit:

https://www.amphenol-socapex.com/en/products/connectors/accessories-backshells-caps/caplock-pluglock

Lockings are also available through our network of distributors. See the detailed list on our website: https://www.amphenol-socapex.com/en/find-a-distributor.

Product videos available

• PlugLock https://youtu.be/j3IsN7LUGjM
• CapLock https://youtu.be/lqbf5CgJF7c
• MetalLock https://youtu.be/nudYsrdCW48

If you need any help to select the right connector for your application, please contact our Technical Support team. Go to: https://www.amphenol-socapex.com/en/technical-support

Amphenol Industrial Operations has enhanced its Amphe-PD series with two low profile, two-way power connectors that have the capacity to carry high current. The Amphe-PD Mini 5.7mm and Gen2 5.7mm Amphe-PD can be used to transfer power from a PSU/PDU to a CPU, GPU PCB board.

The Amphe-PD Mini 5.7mm is designed to carry up to 120A at 500V DC. These connectors are available in busbar mount, right angle and vertical SMT compatible PCB mount.

The Gen2 5.7mm Amphe-PD can carry a maximum current of 150A at 500V DC. They come in black and red with a plastic housing and are available in vertical SMT compatible PCB mount.

Both connectors offer wire terminations ranging from 6 AWG to 2 AWG and can transfer power from a cable harness to PCB or other power application.

Both connectors in this enhanced power connector series feature a small footprint making them ideal for use in energy storage racks, data center equipment, servers, 5G, HPC and electrical devices where space is limited. They can accommodate reflow soldering or press fit termination onto the PCB.

These 5.7mm connectors feature RADSOK technology for higher amperage, lower t-rise, less resistance, and lower mating forces. This technology allows for more power in a smaller footprint.

The connectors also offer a mechanical latch feature that locks the connector in the mated position.

Both the Amphe-PD Mini 5.7mm and Gen2 5.7mm Amphe-PD are RoHS compliant and are available in UL-94 V0.

For more information about the Amphe-PD Mini 5.7mm / Amphe-PD Gen2 5.7mm visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

Amphenol Industrial Operations has enhanced its Amphe-Lite connector series to meet the increasing demand of fiber optic interconnection applications in the medical, oil and gas, security and grid industries. Amphe-Lite fiber optic termini transmits an optical laser with high speed, high reliability, EMI/RFI immune, digital data transmission in harsh environments.

Designed to interconnect fiber optic channels by providing precise alignment, tight contact and strong protection, this fiber optic solution is light weight for applications where total system weight is a factor; features an acceptable insertion loss when the distance is over 1KM; as well as offers 200 and 600 MHz/km of bandwidth when there is an enormous amount of information to carry.

These versatile connectors are shock and vibration resistant and can withstand 500 mating cycles. The Amphe-Lite fiber optic termini is compatible with MIL-DTL-38999 shell and have excellent adaptability in a size 16 cavity. They are designed and manufactured to be equivalent to MIL-PRF-29504/4&5.

This enhanced connector series features a ceramic alignment sleeve that ensures accurate fiber to fiber alignment. Connector sockets have a threaded protective shroud that is manufactured from rugged plastics. The contacts are spring-loaded to ensure consistent mating.

For more information about the Amphe-Lite Fiber Optic Termini visit Amphenol Industrial Operations.

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