Glossary
All| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adaptor (HD30) |
Adaptor is swedged onto connector and threaded to allow for rear hardware; cable clamps or backshells. Designated by the "072" modification. |
| Applicator |
Tooling used in automatic machines to crimp stamped and formed contacts. |
| AWG |
American wire gauge. The smaller the AWG number, the larger the diameter of the wire. The higher the AWG number, the thinner the wire gauge. |
| Backshell |
An enclosed plastic piece that attaches to the rear of a connector providing aesthetics, protection, and strain relief. |
| Blocked Cavities |
A modification to the grommet that includes all or selected cavities permanently sealed for unused cavities. |
| Boot |
Protective covering designed to fit on the rear of a connector providing aesthetics, protection, and strain relief. |
| Breakaway (HDB) |
HDB series plugs designed to provide an emergency disconnect. HDB series plugs mate with HD30 series receptacles. |
| Bulkhead |
Defines a mounting style of connectors, designed to be inserted into a panel cutout. |
| Buss |
A conductive, solid metal shape that is used for distributing electrical current to branches of a circuit. |
| Cable Clamp |
An enclosed metal device used to provide support to a variety of wire bundles or cable sizes. Threads onto HD30 series where "072" adaptor has been added. Designated by the "059" modification. |
| Cavity |
A defined hole in the connector grommet and housing into which the contact must fit. |
| Compression Nut |
Part of a backshell assembly. Threads onto backshell to secure the wire bundle extending from backshell. |
| Contact |
The conductive element in a termination assembly which is crimped onto a wire and mates with a corresponding contact for the purpose of transferring electricity. |
| Contact Rating |
The maximum specified amperage to be passed through a contact. |
| Coupling Ring |
A device used with cylindrical connectors to lock plug and receptacle together by turning. |