Connector-Tech ALS is now supplementing the ITT Veam Powerlock range with lower-cost alternatives from Phase 3.
The Phase 3 Powersafe connector series is based on a standard format for mechanically keyed and locked high-current single-pole connectors, as used by the UK and European temporary power industries.
These types of connectors have now been employed in applications such as utilities, military field power, shipboard power, railway vehicles, dockside power, and building installations.
Powersafe connectors and boxes are used for three-phase power distribution, on portable generators, lighting, etc up to 800 amps.
According to Connector-Tech, the Powersafe range offers design improvements over ITT Veam, including high current-carrying capacity in the same size, and 100 per cent compatibility with the ITT Veam brand.
New features on the Powersafe range include:
- increased surge current rating
- increased short circuit ratings
- increased ingress protection rating
- reduced insertion force
- improved cable strain relief
- improved impact resistance
- high temperature resistant materials
- panel mount connector – mounting plates
- rubber hand grip for ease of coupling, and added impact protection
- rubber protective caps to protect connectors from moisture, dirt and abrasion when uncoupled
- RoHs compliance
Standard features include:
- colour coding
- mechanical keying to prevent connection errors
- flame-retardant UL94VO
- locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection under load
- finger-proof contacts, both genders (IP2X) to prevent access to electrical contacts when uncoupled
- screw and crimp terminals to facilitate cables from 25mm² to 300mm² CSA
- multipoint self-wiping contact area
- silver-plated contacts
- permanent identification marking
- high-impact bodies
- integral cable strain relief
- metric EN-compliant cable glands, with increased cable clamping range
- no special tools required for assembly
- daisy-chain hookup system
- CE compliance