3M Introduces New Mini-Clamp II Connectors.AUSTIN, Texas -- 3M recently announced two new additions to the 3M Mini-Clamp Connector family of products, the Mini-Clamp II Wiremount Plug, 371 Series and Wiremount Socket, 373 Series. The new connectors provide durable, reliable and easy field termination interconnection in·ter·con·nect v. in·ter·con·nect·ed, in·ter·con·nect·ing, in·ter·con·nects v.intr. To be connected with each other: The two buildings interconnect. v.tr. for I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output applications commonly found in a wide range of sensor control systems - including factory automation and industrial controls. The 3M Mini-Clamp products are designed to provide a safe and reliable electrical connection An electrical connection between discrete points allows the flow of electrons, (current). A pair of connections is needed for a circuit. Between points with a low voltage difference between them, direct current flow can be controlled by a switch. between sensors, drives and control units without special tooling or wire preparation. The 3M insulation displacement technology (IDC) provides a simple installation process without material debris or waste. The 3M Mini-Clamp II connectors are part of 3M's field bus system offering which is designed to reduce the amount of wire usage while saving space in factory automation installations. These connectors provide an easy and simple wire termination process which helps reduce the total overall cost of wiring installations. Using 3M insulation displacement technology (IDC), the connectors are designed to reduce maintenance work by providing higher connection reliability while alleviating the need for cable preparation (such as stripping and tinning) and the need for repetitive screw-type wire terminations. The IDC wire termination requires standard pliers pliers, n a tool of pincer design with jaws of varying shapes; used for holding, bending, stretching, contouring, and cutting. pliers, contouring, n , making the process simple and easy to complete in the field. In addition, the 3M Mini-Clamp II connectors have an integrated guiding and alignment feature built into the cover, which provides reliable positioning of the individual wires. Semi-transparent covers allow for visual inspection for proper wire positioning prior to the simple wire termination. Polarizing tabs help provide proper mating while latching latch n. 1. A fastening, as for a door or gate, typically consisting of a bar that fits into a notch or slot and is lifted from either side by a lever or string. 2. features help provide a secure connection, even under severe conditions such as mechanical stress and vibration in industrial environments. Among the typical applications and industries in which the connectors are used are semiconductor and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. manufacturing machines; medical, packaging systems, conveyor Conveyor A horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machine for moving or transporting bulk materials, packages, or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device and having points of loading and discharge fixed or selective. systems, elevators and lift systems; flowmeters; motion test and measurement systems; traffic light and control systems; base press control electronics; food and packaging industries; automotive and metal industries, and sensors. The new Mini-Clamp II Connectors by 3M are available in 2 mm pitch that use color coding (red, yellow, orange, green, blue and gray) to provide for the proper wire usage, wire alignment and retention in the cover. The 3M Mini-Clamp II Connectors are available in 3- and 4-pin wiremount configurations in socket, panelmount socket, and plug versions. It is also available in boardmount socket configurations: a 3- and 4-pin single row socket connectors; and a 6-pin (2 x 3 pins), a 8-pin (2 x 4 pins), a 12-pin (4 x 3 pins) and a 16-pin (4 x 4 pins) multi-row socket connector. Dust caps are available for more harsh and dusty environments. Learn more about this product family and other 3M Interconnects at http://www.3M.com/interconnects. About 3M Electronic Solutions Division 3M Electronics Solutions Division offers innovative solutions to the electronics market, such as copper interconnect (1) To attach one device to another. (2) A physical port (plug, socket) or wireless port (transmitter, receiver) used to attach one device to another. systems; cables and cable assemblies; carrier and cover tapes and trays; flexible circuits; embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. capacitor capacitor or condenser, device for the storage of electric charge. Simple capacitors consist of two plates made of an electrically conducting material (e.g., a metal) and separated by a nonconducting material or dielectric (e.g. materials; static control products, and Textool brand test and burn-in sockets. About 3M A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.3M.com. 3M, Textool, and Scotch, are trademarks of 3M Company. Camera Link is a certification mark A certification mark on a commercial product indicates five things:
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