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Mini-Clamp Connectors from 3M are designed for Input/Output connections commonly found
in factory automation equipment and industrial controls such as sensors, servo motors and
transmission devices.
The 3M connector system has several innovative features that make it easy to assemble, and
robust and reliable in use.
At the heart of the system, Mini-Clamp plugs and sockets use proven insulation displacement
contact (IDC) technology which does not require special tooling or pre-treatment of cables.
To terminate, insert the wire into the cover, take a standard pair of pliers, and just squeeze!
That simple assembly process represents significant labor time and cost savings over traditional
alternatives.
The process also does not create material debris or waste which makes it well suited
for clean room environments.
The Mini-Clamp connector family from 3M has been designed to offer an adaptable, flexible
and reliable solution.
Mini-Clamp connectors are offered in different versions to accept wire diameters ranging
from 0.6mm to 2.0mm. Each has a built-in color-coded cover ensuring the assembly operator picks
the right connector for the cable. The cover is semi-transparent allowing the operator
to inspect wire positions to ensure the wires are correctly seated and properly terminated.
Additionally, a wire retention feature is built in to the cover to lock the wire in
place for long term reliability in use. Latches and polarization ensure the connectors are
properly mated.
On the PCB side too Mini-Clamp connector’s compact design saves valuable board space.
The copper alloy gold-plated pin-contacts are spaced on a true 2mm grid and rated up
to a maximum of 3 Amps.
Mini-Clamp Connectors from 3M offer a solution for connecting equipment with discrete wire
that is quick and easy to terminate, reliable in use and competitively priced. So go ahead
– just squeeze!