July 12, 2004 - Non-Metallic Pin and Sleeve Expo Connectors, built for exposition center environments, feature impact-resistant design that facilitates assembly. Dual-purpose devices have non-conductive exterior, recessed pins and contacts, and brass alloy pins and sockets. Available for 45 and 60 A applications, locking devices provide code-compliant power distribution solution from ceiling drops, wall mounts, and floor boxes to portable panel-boards.

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Release date: July 6, 2004

New Woodhead Non-Metallic Pin & Sleeve Expo Connectors Accept Both Flat and Round Cable

NORTHBROOK, IL, July 06, 2004 - Woodhead L.P., a leading innovator of industrial electrical products, introduces Non-Metallic Pin & Sleeve Expo Connectors. Built for exposition center environments, these dual purpose devices assemble quickly and feature an impact resistant design for enhanced durability.

Advanced design features enable Woodhead Non-Metallic Pin & Sleeve Expo Connectors to meet the demands of industry by providing:

â€¢ Flexibility - Accepts flat and round cable

â€¢ Cost savings - Less inventory, lower price

â€¢ Time savings - Quick, easy assembly

â€¢ Performance - Durable industry-proven construction

â€¢ Enhanced safety - Non-conductive exterior

With recessed pins and contacts, Woodhead Non-Metallic Pin & Sleeve Expo Connectors resist abrasions common with exposition center environments. Brass alloy pins and sockets maximize conductivity while the extended ground socket ensures a reliable connection.

Woodhead Non-Metallic Pin & Sleeve Expo Connectors are designed for power distribution from exposition center ceiling drops, wall mounts and floor boxes to portable panel-boards. Available for 45 amp and 60 amp applications these locking devices provide a code compliant power distribution solution in exposition center environments.

About Woodhead

Woodhead Industries develops, manufactures, and markets Network and Electrical Infrastructure products engineered for performance in harsh, demanding, and hazardous industrial environments. Through its popular Daniel Woodhead® and Aero-motive® brands, Woodhead offers wiring devices, portable lighting, mesh grips, portable power, cord and cable reels, tool balancers, hose reels, and power distribution systems. Woodhead provides the automation market with interconnects, network interfaces, gateways, PLCs, I/O devices, diagnostics, and simulation software through its Brad Harrison®, SSTâ„¢, applicom®, mPm® and RJ-Lnxx® brands. Woodhead is publicly traded (NASDAQ: WDHD) and employs 1500 people in 21 locations across 10 countries.

For more information on Woodhead's electrical products go to www.danielwoodhead.com, email us at info@woodhead.com, or phone 800-225-7724. Links to information on other Woodhead brands can be found by going to www.woodhead.com.

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Name: Woodhead Industries, Inc.
Address: 3411 Woodhead Dr.
City: Northbrook
State: IL
ZIP: 60062
Country: USA
Phone: 800-225-7724
FAX: 847-272-8133
http://www.danielwoodhead.com

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