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Small, smaller, smallest: new ultra-miniature connector in Fischer MiniMaxTM F
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ischer Connectors, the worldwide innovator in push-pull circular connectors and cable assembly solutions, have launched an ultra-miniature connector, MiniMax 06, as an extension of its miniature high-density product range, the Fischer MiniMaxTM
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The MiniMax 06 connector can include up to 12 power and signal contacts in a footprint of only 10 mm. This corresponds to a density factor* of 0.83 – a unique technological feature for a connector with standard 0.5 mm contacts. The new MiniMax 06 connector also includes a new unique configuration with 2 signal and 2 high-power 1.3 mm contacts for applications needing 10 Amps or more power, doubling the standard 5 Amps current rating of the existing MiniMax product line.
MiniMax 06 is easy to use and ensures premium performance even in harsh environments. Also available as a pre- cabled solution, it is ideally suited for handheld or body-worn applications when space is limited, in such fields as defense & security, instrumentation, testing equipment, civil or military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), among many others.
Increased power & miniaturization with continued durability
ith this new smaller connector, Fischer Connectors continues to drive the evolution towards combined signal and power connectors as a way of making electronics lighter and smaller. MiniMax 06 integrates fully into the ultra-miniature high-performance Fischer MiniMaxTM
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Series connectors and cable assembly solutions allow design engineers to save up to 45% space and to reduce weight by up to 75% compared to standard connectors with a similar contact size. By replacing multiple connectors with only one, they pack more functionality into smaller devices, lowering the total cost of ownership.
and lightweight applications, and for meeting the combined needs of multiple signals and power. Tested for high-speed protocols such as HDMI and data transfer up to 10Gb/s, the series also addresses the growing market need for higher data transmission rates. The Fischer MiniMaxTM
Available in three locking systems (push-pull, screw and quick-release), they are easy to connect and disconnect up to 5,000 times. With its new smaller version, the Fischer MiniMaxTM Configurations range from 4 to 24 contacts.
The MiniMax 06 connector will be commercially available this summer. Website:
http://www.fischerconnectors.com/global/en/new-ultra-miniature-connector-minimax-06 Fischer Connectors
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These connectors are also rugged, with IP68 sealing (2m/24h), both mated and unmated, an unbreakable keying system, and over-molded cable assemblies. Series now comes in two sizes, 06 and 08, with receptacles of 10 mm and 12 mm footprint respectively.
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Rotork Midland assists Drax with Europe’s largest decarbonisation project
Photo Ref: 3.951i New Drax rail freight wagons equipped with Rotork Midland automated pneumatic control systems.
rax Group, the largest conventional power station in the UK, is converting to burning sustainable biomass in place of coal – a process which has seen the station transform from the UK’s largest emitter of CO2 to Europe’s largest decarbonisation project. A major part of this project is the introduction of new rail freight wagons, designed by Lloyd’s Register Rail and capable of carrying over 70 tonnes of compressed wood pellets, a 30% increase over conventional wagons. Over 200 of these new wagons have been manufactured in the UK by WH Davis Ltd., each equipped with a fully automated pneumatic control system manufactured by Rotork Midland. The Rotork Midland design enables all controls, hand valves and visual indicators to be located in one place, providing safe and convenient access. The
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innovative design allows any wagon in the rake to be the arming wagon. Top and bottom hopper doors are operated by a magnetic sensor valve from a lineside magnet. The fully automated control system allows quicker loading and unloading, requiring only supervision without manual intervention during the process. The system design also allows for wagons to be separated and used in other rakes without any further configuration.
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