FEATURE INTERCONNECTION
THE RISE OF THE CONNECTOR: Taking 2015 by storm
David Phillips, Managing Director of Binder UK, discusses the key developments within Binder Group including a brand re-launch, a ground-breaking product solution for waterproof connectors and opening up Binder’s design and manufacturing capability
completely closes the contact interface when the connector is unmated. The use of the latest materials, techniques
and experience from working in demanding industries has created a truly unique device, the secret of which is hidden within the connector. The contacts in the socket are obscured by an integral sprung cover that closes as the connector is unmated and completely secures the contacts against the ingress of water, dirt and other foreign bodies and any type of environmental or physical stress. This is achieved by the combination of
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ecent years have seen Binder Connectors evolve from a mid-sized German-centric
manufacturer of industry standard circular connectors to a market leading innovator with an extensive range of ground breaking connectors. A private family-owned business renowned for quality and innovation, Binder has doubled its turnover over the past few years and with the second generation Markus Binder at the helm, the company has become truly international with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Americas where the company manufactures as well as sells. The recent Electronica exhibition in Munich
saw a major focus on the Binder brand, its vision, philosophy and mission to make the company, the leading manufacturer of circular connectors worldwide and differentiate it from its competitors. The innovative presentation of the company and its solutions included a new website and new 850 page catalogue that provide customers with a simple user-friendly link to its products and solutions.
WATERPROOF WITH A DIFFERENCE The problem of making connectors waterproof is well understood and there are common methods of achieving a high “IP” rating. Whatever the rating required, connector manufacturers generally quote the degree of protection based on a mated and
24 FEBRUARY 2015 | ELECTRONICS Figure 2:
Binder connector example on show at Electronica 2014
locked pair of connectors, for example a bulkhead socket and cable plug. But what about unmated connectors? In
Figure 2:
Binder example of System & Components
many applications when a connector is unmated due to servicing or cleaning the IP rating is not maintained and dirt, water or other liquids can enter the connector and cause faults and interference. In the worst- case this can lead to serious consequential costs of total system failure and expensive repair. Conventional systems used to protect unmated sockets usually carry some disadvantage. The most common method is a protective cap that is inserted and locked when the socket is not in use and is retained to the socket by means of a wire, strap or chain when the connector is in use. Another popular alternative is to dispense
with the protection cap altogether and pot the rear of the socket with a resin that provides a waterproof and aesthetic solution albeit an expensive one. The contacts though do remain exposed and are susceptible to pollution and, in extreme cases, corrosion. A less common alternative is a hinged cap, usually sprung, that closes after removal of the connector. All these systems increase the cost and footprint of the connector. Binder’s alternative solution is the newly
developed Binder series 770 NCC (not connected and closed) connector incorporating a unique design that
special contoured sprung contacts that are mounted inside the wall of the socket and by the depression of the cover. As the central spigot of the mating cable connector depresses the cover, the contacts in the socket close on the annular contacts of the cable connector providing a secure electrical connection. When the cable connector is unmated the cover slides forward and opens the contacts before closing the contact area again.
SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS The engineering and manufacturing capability behind such innovations as the NCC connector is now being made available to all Binder customers as the deep knowledge and long experience of connector manufacturing contained in the Binder Group is allied to the added value, project engineering and electronic manufacturing competence of our sister company, the Binder Systems and Components Group. This brings customers an added value and total system design service that is not restricted to connectors, cable assemblies and box-build but extends to complete electronic product solutions integrating components of all types. This service reflects the company’s belief that there is a growing need for component manufacturers to provide more than just components and predicts over 35 percent growth in this sector in the coming year.
Binder UK
www.binder-connector.co.uk 01442 257339
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