Contents
Features / Benefits ...................... 2
Key Features ............................... 3
Product Ordering Guide ............... 4
Insert Configurations ................ 5/6
Dimensional Information
- Plug Connectors .................. 7/8
- Receptacle Connectors ...... 9/10
Tools and
Replacement Contacts .............. 11
Accessories ............................... 11
Engineering Data ....................... 12
Molded Cable Assemblies ..... 13/14
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Low Profile
Industrial Interconnect
V-line
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multi-pin, metal shell, attachable electrical connectors are
environmental grade plugs and receptacles designed for commercial
and industrial applications. V-line features a low profile, quick mate,
threaded coupling system for control and signal applications. V-line is
designed to accommodate commercial wire and cable.
V-line hand tightens to a metal to metal lock-up that incorporates a
ratcheted anti-vibration design to prevent loosening under extreme
conditions. These mechanical and environmental features
accompanied with an electroless nickel finish make V-line an
exceptional connector for hostile environments and abusive
applications. It is V-line’s low profile, compact and rugged design that
offers proven performance in the areas of automation, process
control, stage lighting, audio reinforcement, robotics, machine tool
and material handling that make V-line connectors an asset to the
termination requirements of many industrial control products.
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Features
& Benefits
V-line’s design includes a one
piece 5 keyed shell, coupling nut,
cable adapter and gland nut
constructed of high strength
machined aluminum and finished in
all electroless nickel for superior
corrosion resistance and durability.
The V-line plug shell coupling
system incorporates a unique design
that includes a ratcheted anti-
vibration mechanism and a knurled
and fluted grip area for easy
handling.
The cable adapter and top nut
feature large hex machined surfaces
for damage free wrench tightening
during connector assembling.
A basketweave strain relief controls
cable bend radius and pull out. The
gland nut compresses a tapered
grommet around the jacketed cable
to seal out liquids and contaminants.
Other sealing features include a
shell interface gasket, an insert cork
and bottle seal membrane, insert rear
wire seal grommet and a cable
adapter o-ring seal. A panel mount
gasket is also included.
V-line connector inserts are a multi-
wafer design featuring a berryllium
copper frustrum retainer bonded and
sealed into the connector shells. The
pin (male) insert features a cork and
bottle interface seal that provides
environmental protection around the
pin contacts and the face of the
mating socket (female) connector
insert.
The rear of the pin insert
incorporates a rear wire entry sealing
grommet with several internal
individual seal risers that seal around
the insulated conductor. The center
rigid dielectric retains and stabilizes
the pin contacts.
The socket insert design also
features a rear wire entry sealing
grommet with several internal
individual seal risers. The front rigid
component holds and stabilizes the
socket contacts while the closed
entry design of the front insulator
piece protects the socket contacts
and guides the pin contact into the
socket chamber. The contact
locations are marked on the front and
rear of both pin and socket insert.
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Designed for durability and
electrical efficiency, V-line contacts
are made of a high strength, highly
conductive gold plated copper alloy.
Socket contacts feature a protective
stainless steel hood. This hood is
positioned over the socket tines to
reduce probe damage.
Contacts are inserted or removed
at the rear of the insert. They are
locked into the insert by retention
collets embedded in the insert rigid
insulator. All contacts are crimped
with simple hand tools. The crimp is
an 8-indent pattern for maximum wire
retention. A long ground pin contact
and shell ground clip are offered with
most insert configurations (for
applications requiring a ground circuit
from a specified contact to the
connector shell).
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