Shielded connectors with UL-approval; Now!

Halver, 4 June 2012 – Since the end of May 2012, the shielded variants of M8x1 und M12x1 ESCHA round connectors have been UL-approved. This approval is not only restricted to connectivity for standard applications, but also refers to the wide product- range of the connector- and housing specialist for various Bus-systems meeting an important requirement for a successful operation of these products on the US-American market.

ESCHA relies on its self-developed and patented two-shell-shield concept for the shielded variants of its round connectors. Connecting the shield is not effected by a crimped shield connection on the cable, but through reliable crimping with the shield housing. Thus, an uninterrupted 360°- shielding of the connector is guaranteed even with vibration and high mechanical stresses. The subsequent two-component overmould will additionally provide for the IP67 and IP69K protection class requirements.

As of now, all ESCHA shielded M8x1 und M12x1 round connectors are UL-approved and in combination with a UL-approved cable fulfill the current safety requirements of the US-American market. At this time, the connector- and housing specialist disposes of cable qualities called ‘S370‘ (PUR) and ‘P01‘ (PVC) as two relevant cable types in supply for standard connectivity mainly integrated into the area of automation- and packaging industries.

For Industrial-Ethernet-, Profibus- and CANopen/DeviceNet-applications, ESCHA offers corresponding UL-approved cables meeting the requirements of the respective Bus-system. Due to the fact that the two-shell shield concept is consistently used in the mentioned product lines, these connectors are UL-approved as well.

Underwriters Laboratories

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are an independent organisation, which develops standards and processes for safety-technical product tests, subsequently carries out tests and conclusively certifies products and materials. The UL-certification mark is comparable to the CE- labelling commonly used in Europe.

Even though, a UL-certification is not required by law, many American big distributors and customers insist on the marking for safety reasons.

ESCHA - About us

ESCHA is a leading supplier in the fields of connectivity and housing technology. The family-controlled company has been developing and manufacturing in Halver/Germany for more than 25 years. As an innovation leader, ESCHA realizes product novelties taking dynamics to the market for automation components. Based on its standard products, the company designs custom-made connectivity and individual special solutions. With more than 500 employees and highly in-depth development and production, ESCHA is extending its product portfolio constantly and independently.

ESCHA Bauelemente GmbH
Elberfelder Straße 32
58553 Halver
Germany
www.escha.de/en

Dipl.-Medienökonom Florian Schnell
Public Relations Management
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E-Mail: f.schnell@escha.de
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