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Regular industry and product news from the team at NYKCS. Contact us for further information.
Development of MIL-DTL-38999
A brief history In the 1930’s the U.S. Department of Defense developed the original specifications for a military grade Circular Connector to meet the demands of severe aeronautical and tactical applications. These were known as Type “AN” (Army-Navy) and they set the standard for the range of military circular connectors…
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Going around in circles – Electronic Sourcing UK, August 2018
NYK Component Solutions cuts through the complexity In the article ‘Going around in circles?’ featured in the August 2018 edition of Electronics Sourcing UK magazine NYKCS explains how to navigate the complex world of Circular Connectors. Electrical plugs and sockets with a circular housing and multiple contacts are used in…
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Circular Connector Terminology Guide
Circular Connector Terminology This document provides definitions of common terms used in the Circular Connector industry and is intended as a guide for engineers and buyers. You can download this document as a handy pdf guide here. Accessories – Items such as cable clamps, backshells, gaskets or any other hardware…
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Hermetic circular connectors for severe environments
Hermetic connectors from AMETEK NYK Component Solutions (NYKCS) are the exclusive European Franchise Distributor of AMETEK Interconnect Technologies extensive range of hermetic Circular Connectors and are approved to supply: MIL-DTL-38999; MIL-DTL-83723 Series III; MIL-DTL-26482 Series I and II; MIL-DTL-26500; EN299Y + YE; Hermetic connectors provide an airtight seal and…
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Circular Connector Backshell FAQ Part 2
In this second FAQ article in our series we look at some of the often overlooked questions arising when selecting and using Circular Connector backshells. If you need further guidance or information please do not hesitate to contact us. What is the recommended torque for connector accessories onto connector threads?…
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Commercial variant now available – D38999 Series III
NYK Component Solutions are now supplying a commercial variant of Conesys D38999 III connectors that have an integral shrink boot adaptor with strap platform. This one-piece construction saves space, weight, cost and assembly time. The key features of this product are: One piece construction No need for separate backshell Fully…
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Life of a connector order – Electronic Sourcing UK, February 2018
Value add distribution NYK Component Solutions is featured in the February 2018 edition of Electronic Sourcing UK magazine. In the article ‘Life of a connector order’ our process to assemble MIL-DTL-38999 Series III is explained. 3 to 5 days from order Most distributors stock finished parts, so if the…
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MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Assembly
Assembly of MIL-DTL-38999 is, in some people’s minds a black art, with difficult component supply and long lead times to the customer. To address these common challenges NYKCS have invested time and resource into a new quality system, industry approvals and a fully approved Value Add Distribution assembly area, enabling…
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