COOL.
CUSTOMIZED.
RELIABLE.
BLUEcontact
TM
Solutions
BLUEcontact
TM
Solutions
The most reliable Power Connection for automotive electronics.
Engineered and manufactured by ERNI Germany.
The reliability of the central electrical systems,
fuse and powerboards is top priority for utility
vehicles.
That is why ERNI developed BLUEcontact™
technology for the harsh requirements in the
automotive sector: printed circuit boards and its
connections do not thermally overload with high
current. They are also very secure, durable and
robust.
ERNI takes it one step further with BLUEcontact™
Solutions: we offer you the entire workflow from
project management, customer specific secure
electronic development to series production in
Germany.
Stay cool and benefit from our decades of ex-
perience – Please feel free to get to know us at
www.erni.com
— introducing
BLUEcontact
TM
Solutions
COOL.
CUSTOMIZED.
RELIABLE.
Example central electrical system
ERNI provides widespread services and key components for utility vehicles.
Development services and compact, reliable components for central electrical
systems, security systems and power supply.
Based on their extensive expertise in the field of connec-
tors and board-design, ERNI is expanding their services and
the portfolio on key components for automotive customers.
The company is focussing on the areas driver’s cab, exter-
ior and motor periphery of buses, construction equipment,
trucks, tractors or towing vehicles, etc. ERNI offers its wide-
spread expertise in pressfit systems, in pcb assembly and as
an EMS service provider to ensure secure connection also
at high currents.
Experienced and highly qualified electronic designers have
already successfully implemented numerous projects. The
service portfolio offered under the slogan BLUEcontact™
Solutions comprises of the entire project management from
the initial sample all the way to the final product, the un-
bundling of pcb’s, development and supply of mechanical
components as well as the pcb assembly integration. Serial
production occurs at ERNI Germany and includes assembly,
soldering, pressfit and pcb assembly as well as pcb integra-
tion into its corresponding housing.
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More security with flexible pressfit system
In working closely with the customer in making the optimised
BLUEcontact™ Solutions available, the main issues raised
have already been clarified: How much space is allocated for
the device? Is the installation limited? Is any housing required?
Can devices be located in the passenger cabin or does it
need to be placed in harsh environment? Is there danger of
condensation? How high is vibration stress?
Within the scope of BLUEcontact™ Solutions, ERNI also
provides various power components with combined elastic
and massive pressfit zones. While the massive pressfit zone
guarantees torque support and secure fixture, the flexible
pressfit zone provides optimal power transmission. In addi-
tion a comprehensive range of fuse bases, relay sockets, as
well as pcb connectors for automotive and industrial appli-
cations is available with elastic pressfit zones. The company
utilises its across-the-board internal tailor made tool designs
and manufacturing resources for this in-house development.
These robust components are characterized by a modular
construction, high number of contact points and reliable
pressfit contacts.
The soft pressfit prevents damage to the pcb thanks to the
elastic pressfit zone. Moreover, a shock and vibration free
connection with higher current is achieved. ERNI provides
the use of modern components in superior quality with
numerous processing advantages:
no tearing of the circuit paths caused by the “jet effect”
during pressfit
minimal swarf formation during pressfit
less danger of delamination and therefore undesired
shorts due to moisture trapped in the pcb
greater reliability during temperature change and vibration
improved process safety of the press in/out process
greater hole tolerance with lower cost for the pcb
improved pressfit force adjustment application
less pressfit force for high number of poles,
less stress on the pcb
general stress minimisation of pcb
Extract from the performance portfolio
BLUEcontact
TM
components
PowerElements
Connectors
Relay Sockets
Relay Sockets
Fuse Holder
Other Connectors
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