Separable Power Connectors are color-coded.

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QikPwr(TM) connectors have contacts with color bands that indicate wire size in AWG and mm², die index information, and crimp location. Silver-plated contacts have flat blades that allow for self-wiping action, which keeps contact areas clean during mating and un-mating. Connectors are rated for 50, 175, and 350 A applications and are suitable for use in continuous ac or dc operations. They also suit 2-pole applications in telecom and OEM/Industrial markets.



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Take Charge with New FCI-BURNDY QikPwr(TM) Connectors



Separable power connectors with color-coded installation tooling system

FCI-BURNDY, a leading manufacturer and provider of connector solutions to the industrial, energy, application tooling and automotive industries, presents QikPwr(TM) connectors, ideal for two-pole applications in the telecom and OEM/Industrial markets. Typical applications include UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supplies) systems, forklifts and unlimited battery applications. Ensuring quick, accurate connections and disconnections, QikPwr(TM) connectors provide a one-of-a-kind color-coded solution wherever quickly disconnecting AC or DC power applications are needed.

FCI-Burndy employed its unique crimping system on this new line of QikPwr(TM) connectors to ensure 100% inspect-ability by using it's color-coded and die index embossment system. This includes contacts featuring color bands that indicate the wire size (AWG and mm²), die index information and crimp location. To ensure high conductivity, each contact is silver plated, featuring a flat blade that allows for a self-wiping action which keeps the contact areas clean during mating and un-mating.

QikPwr(TM) connectors are available for 50, 175 and 350 Amp applications, and suitable for use in continuous AC or DC operations. FCI-Burndy Products extensive line of quality installation tooling provides a UL recognized solution for any size QikPwr(TM) contact, including the Y1MR or Y1MRTC. All housings are UL94VO rated.

About FCI-BURNDY Products
FCI-BURNDY Products, located in Manchester, NH, is the second largest connector manufacturer in the world, and provides reliable connection systems and solutions to the telecommunications, data, industrial and instrumentation, energy, automotive, and military/aerospace industries. For additional information, contact FCI Customer Service at (800) 346-4175 or on the web at www.fciconnect.com.

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