Hylec-APL offers a fast, low cost alternative to hand soldering PCB connections

Hylec-APL has launched a new range of connectors for PCBs. The product uses crimping to make and secure the connection simultaneously, a perfect alternative to hand soldering which is extremely time consuming. They require a very small footprint on the board and no separate strain relief. The crimp connectors from Zierick, which are available exclusively from Hylec-APL in the UK, are the smallest and most economical terminals available for SMT wire-to-board applications.

Hylec-APL now provides the smallest connector for SMT wire to board applications. The connector’s dimensions are 5.97 x 2.74 mm, meaning that it is similar in dimension to hand soldered wires. However, unlike hand soldering, the connection process takes very little time. Each connector has a flat base with two sidewalls, two insulation piercing spikes protrude from the base. The flat base facilitates vacuum pickup and terminal placement on the PCB. The crimping tool stitches the wire into the terminal which further automates the process.

An added advantage of the connectors is that they require no separate strain relief. The side walls of the connectors are crimped during the connection process which ensures the connections reliability. Other connection methods, such as two piece pin and receptacle connections, which offer strain relief, will typically be far less compact as well as having a much higher cost.

The use of the insulation piercing spikes means that there is no need to strip the end of the wire to make the connection. This allows a connection to be made at any point along the wire, a perfect solution for inline applications which require multiple terminations. The piercing occurs as the sidewalls are crimped, in one fluid movement.

The IPC Crimp and other Zierick connectors are also ideally suited for use with Aluminium substrate PCBs where through hole connections are difficult and not ideal to make. Hand soldering to these types of PCB also require very high temperatures and can potentially damage the circuit, whilst also looking ‘messy’.

Zierick SMT connectors provide a professionally engineered solution which removes all of these problems and leaves this type of PCB looking clean and professionally finished.

Hylec’s new crimp connectors are ideal for most PCB applications. More economical and compact than many other connecting solutions, IPC Crimp Terminals are far less time consuming to install than hand soldering and offer the most efficient solution available. Hylec-APL is able to provide free, impartial advice on all of its products. For more information and to see more of their products please call or email on sales@hylec-apl.com

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Contact for Sales Enquiries: Terry Spriggs, Product Marketing Manager, Hylec APL Ltd., 6 Stanton Close, Finedon Road Ind. Estate, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4HN. Telephone: 01933 234400 Fax: 01933 234411 email: sales@Hylec-APL.com Web: www.Hylec-APL.com
 
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About Hylec-APL: Making the right connections

Hylec-APL specialises in the bulk supply of Electronic and Electro-Mechanical components to OEMs, Sub-Contract manufacturers, and Distribution organisations. Hylec-APL maintains a large UK stock profile, which reflects customer requirements at the company’s centrally located HQ and distribution centre in Northants.

Hylec-APL provides a wide range of product options and solutions including many thousands of different line items. From PCB Connectors and Terminal Blocks, to Cable Glands, Cable Accessories, LEDs, Switches, Buzzers, Relays, IP Rated Connectors and DIN Rail Mounting Enclosures, all items are quality assured and supported by dedicated technical expertise.