How Many Types Of Locks Are There For Heavy-duty Connector Housings? (part 1)

The wire connector heavy duty shell lock is an important component to ensure the IP protection level of the shell and the firm contact between the male and female. There are different types of locks according to different needs and occasions.
Regardless of the industry, users require that their equipment and devices must ensure that the contact conduction of power, signal, pneumatic, optical fiber, Ethernet and other connection devices is safe and reliable when in use, and suitable for various environmental occasions. At the same time, the easy operation and accessibility of the connector must be ensured. The mainstream brands in heavy duty electric cable connectors have their own unique shell lock types. Our heavy duty automotive electrical connectors editor will share with you the characteristics of the heavy duty 12v connectors shell lock devices of these brands and the differences between each category.
The product meets these requirements by adopting a variety of different shells and related interlocking systems.
The locking components of the existing plug and socket electric heavy duty 12 volt connectors in the same industry are U-shaped locking hooks, which are used to lock the plug and socket connection device. The spring component is inserted into the narrow hole with the locking hook opening facing the front. A rotatable locking component is provided on the spring component. The spring component is made of metal and the locking hook is made of plastic, resulting in poor overall locking performance. In addition, the existing locking components have many parts and processes, and the processing is inconvenient, time-consuming, and costly.
The SC series locking device developed by the company adopts a high-strength stainless steel one-piece design to completely avoid the possibility of breakage. Even if it is used for many years in harsh environments, its functions can be ensured to be complete. The locking body is integrally formed, and elastic parts are arranged on both sides of the body to lock the plug and socket parts. The elastic parts are crescent-shaped elastic parts with unique appearance and ingenious structure; the high-quality NBR rubber coating material makes the handle feel better; the roller structure can make it lock more smoothly during the locking process. A 12v heavy duty connector lock structure has obtained a utility model patent, patent number 201420344473.9. As a rectangular heavy duty crimp connectors shell lock device, the SC series products can be widely used in rail transportation, power control cabinets and other industries.