{"id":7522,"date":"2018-05-27T11:03:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-27T10:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7522"},"modified":"2018-05-27T11:03:49","modified_gmt":"2018-05-27T10:03:49","slug":"termination-connectors-reduce-cable-assembly-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/termination-connectors-reduce-cable-assembly-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Termination connectors reduce cable assembly time"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/rs-components-adds-high-performing-35w-150w-chassis-mount-smps-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RS Components<\/a><\/span> (RS) has announced availability of the <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/c\/?searchTerm=p-semis-l1-p2-0618_uk&amp;searchType=Offers&amp;dr=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Molex MUO 2.5 series of terminal connectors<\/a><\/span>, which have been designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals and thereby reduce harness-assembly lead times, as well as improving quality, reliability and processing.<\/p>\n<p>The MUO 2.5 connectors can simplify the termination process by eliminating tangled wires, reducing the number of quality issues and potentially even negating the need for extra inspections.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nTypical applications that can benefit from these devices include equipment such as air conditioners, fan heaters, floor-heating and HVAC systems, as well as other appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, or anywhere terminations are required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closed-end termination of connectors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The traditional closed-end termination of connectors typically requires skilled workers and needs extra steps for crimping. Improper crimping is a risk, and extra inspection of the crimp area is required, as this kind of termination can be unstable.<\/p>\n<p>Crimping also requires manual sorting, which may lead to damage of the assembly or causation of other quality issues.<\/p>\n<p>Closed-end terminations are typically done as an early step in the assembly process, which can significantly lengthen lead times as well as increasing the cost of stocking.<\/p>\n<p>However, the MUO 2.5 termination process delivers a high level of manufacturing flexibility, as it can be set up at any stage of the production workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Features of the MUO 2.5 connectors include: two separated retainers to protect cables and secure the terminal position, which also prevent wire entanglement and eliminate electrical-shock hazards; and a simple water-exhaust function that is designed to prevent water from permeating inside.<\/p>\n<p>The Molex MUO 2.5 termination connectors are shipping now from <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rs-online.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RS Components<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RS Components (RS) has announced availability of the Molex MUO 2.5 series of terminal connectors, which have been designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals and thereby reduce harness-assembly lead times, as well as improving quality, reliability and processing. 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