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P68-level protection! TE's high-reliability covers and housings – do your connectors need them?

Latest update time:2019-01-09
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This article introduces TE Connectivity's (TE) heavy-duty connector IP68-rated corrosion-resistant covers and housings. These rugged, shock- and vibration-resistant covers provide high reliability for connectors operating in harsh environments and in applications such as industry, railways, alternative energy, and mining.

In real-world applications, connectors are exposed to harsh environments and industrial applications, often facing moisture, salt, detergents, fertilizers, UV radiation, thermal shock, and mechanical vibration. Ensuring connection reliability is crucial in these situations.

TE Connectivity's (TE) heavy-duty connectors feature IP68-rated corrosion-resistant covers and housings made from die-cast aluminum alloy with a stainless steel locking system. They offer excellent shock and vibration resistance and are proven to withstand up to 500 hours of salt spray exposure.

Therefore, TE's IP68-rated corrosion-resistant covers and housings are well-suited to provide high reliability for connectors in harsh environments and applications such as industry, railway, alternative energy, and mining .



For a quick technical overview of TE's IP68-rated corrosion-resistant covers and enclosures, please watch the video below: