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ODU MEDI-SNAP overmoulded connector now available in size 2

ODU is expanding its MEDI-SNAP plastic portfolio to include a new, readily overmoulded Break-Away connector. Immediately usable, this system solution particularly excels through its intuitive handling.

15/12/2017 10:47:57

The ODU MEDI-SNAP portfolio is now complemented by this overmoulded Break-Away connector with plastic housing that can be securely mated for up to 2,000 mating cycles. Until now, the notable feature of this connector has been its Push-Pull solutions, which can be assembled in a particularly flexible manner.

The new connector’s Break-Away function guarantees that the connection can be immediately released if necessary. Particularly in medical technology, an emergency release of this kind is a must-have, particularly in life-threatening situations. Above and beyond this function, the connector is able to satisfy the requirements of applications in the industrial sector as well as from the test and measurement area concerning the transmission of power.

Wider varieties for higher performance

With the addition of a size-2 version, the Break-Away connector becomes significantly more powerful: It’s now able to transmit higher currents and voltages of up to 16 A and 250 V. Thanks to its wider cross-section, it also offers sufficient space for up to 26 contacts.

The ODU MEDI-SNAP is 75 percent lighter than comparable metal connectors and especially efficient thanks to its ease of installation. The space-saving design maximises installation space efficiency and high chemical resistance and sterilisability ensures usability even under the harshest environmental conditions. Further new cable mount female receptacle solutions enable the realisation of IP 67 cable connections. The new connector series provides the ideal solution for a wide range of applications.

Connectors and cables as a complete solution

Customers can choose from a wide range of available connectors and cables and ODU is also able to supply the complete assembly. More than anything, this represents significant savings when it comes to customers’ valuable time – time they can then dedicate to other projects instead. ODU ensures quality from A to Z.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.