Connectors target commercial vehicle applications.

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Featuring high-grade PBT housing and copper alloy contacts, APD 1, 7, and 51-way Connectors resist high vibration and attack by aggressive liquids. Secure connector coupling is assured with bayonet mating and secondary contact locking. With max current per contact of 70 A, useable wire sizes from 0.25-50 mm², and IP69K rating, RoHS-compliant connectors meet DIN 72585 requirements and are suited for off-road vehicles, boats, industrial automation, and defense applications.



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ITT Interconnect Solutions Launches New APD 1, 7 and 51-Way Connector Range: Robust for Commercial Vehicle Applications



APD connectors have excellent cost/performance ratio for medium to high volume projects; Detailed in new applications note

ITT Interconnect Solutions, has developed a new range of APD connectors that resist high vibration and attack by aggressive liquids. Designated APD 1, 7 and 51-way devices, these new easy-locking connectors provide a high sealing capability combined with easy-handling, making them a robust solution for applications such as off-road vehicles, boats, industrial automation, and defence applications where high sealing against aggressive fluids is crucial.

The APD 1, 7 and 51-way connectors utilize high grade PBT for the connector housings and copper alloy contacts. The product series is RoHS compliant. Secure connector coupling is assured with bayonet mating and secondary contact locking, while mechanical and colour coding make assembly faster and easier. The APD 1, 7 and 51 way product range is available in 1, 2 power and 7-51 signal contact versions.

Technical specifications include maximum current per contact of 70A and an IP rating of up to IP69K - on demand IP68. Contacts are available in either tin or gold-plated and can be stamped and formed or machined for PCB application. Useable wire sizes range from 0.25mm² to 50mm². The APD 1, 7 and 51 way range has been designed to meet all DIN 72585 requirements.

Further details are available in an application note freely downloadable from www.ittcannon.com

About ITT Interconnect Solutions, Cannon Veam BIW Connectors

ITT Interconnect Solutions is an international manufacturer and supplier of connectors including circular, rectangular, fiber optic, RF, power and high voltage, audio, PCMCIA, Compact Flash Card, enclosures, cable assemblies, and application specific custom solutions. The Interconnect Solutions portfolio includes the brands Cannon, VEAM, and BIW. For more information on ITT Interconnect Solutions and an archive of its press releases, please visit www.ittcannon.com

About ITT

ITT Corporation is a diversified high-technology engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to creating more livable environments, enabling communications and providing protection and safety. The company plays an important role in vital markets including water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company employs approximately 40,000 people and generated $9 billion in 2007 sales.

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