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This section provides an overview for sealed connectors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 sealed connector manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A sealed connector is designed to safeguard internal electrical connections from a variety of external environmental factors. These connectors are crucial in ensuring the integrity of connections by offering robust waterproofing, dustproofing, and enhanced durability, alongside protection against various other environmental adversities. To achieve this, sealant materials are meticulously applied at the interface between the connector housing and the cable, effectively blocking the ingress of moisture and fine particulate matter.
Such connectors are indispensable in demanding environments, prominently within the automotive sector for applications including engine compartments and the external framework of vehicles, where they facilitate connections between electronic devices and sensors. Moreover, their utility extends to the medical field, particularly in equipment requiring stringent waterproof and dustproof connections for electronic components. Aerospace is another critical domain where sealed connectors prove invaluable, ensuring the reliable operation of electronic devices and communication systems within the challenging confines of aircraft and spacecraft.
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NorComp Inc., established in 1983 and headquartered in North Carolina, US, is a manufacturer that specializes in the design and marketing of I/O interconnect products. The company offers a wide range of products, including D-sub connectors, circular connectors, and micro D-connectors. It also offers various types of push-pull connectors, cable assemblies, and backshells. Its products are designed for use in harsh and severe environments. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, and REACH certifications and it serves a diverse range of industries, including military, aerospace, medical, transportation, and energy.
Amphenol Aerospace, founded in 1925 and currently a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, is an American manufacturer based in Sidney, New York, specializing in interconnected systems for military and commercial aerospace. The company offers a range of interconnected solutions that encompass Qualified Products Database (QPD) Military Specification (MIL-SPEC) custom circular and rectangular electrical and electronic connectors, designed for the military and aerospace sectors. Moreover, the company produces high-speed cable assemblies, media converters, Ethernet switches, electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) fiber optic connectors, along with hermetically sealed connectors. The company serves specific industries, such as commercial aerospace, electric mobility, military operations, and space exploration.
Glenair, established in 1956, is a manufacturer and supplier of connectors and cables for mission-critical land, sea, air, and space applications, and is headquartered in Glendale, California, USA. Their range of products includes connectors, backshells, cable assemblies, conduit systems, and accessories, used for transmitting large volumes of data for smooth communication and operation of critical systems. These products serve industries such as aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Glenair holds both ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications.
PEI-Genesis, Inc., founded in 1946 by Murray Fisher and Bernie Bernbaum, is a supplier of electronic components headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The company’s product portfolio includes connectors, cable assemblies, and sensors & controls from various manufacturers including Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Amphenol, Veam Connectors, Filconn, and ITT Cannon Connectors. It is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified and operates production facilities in South Bend, Indiana; Southampton, UK, and Zhuhai, China, from where it serves the aviation, energy, military, industrial, and medical sectors.
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (HRS) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in electronic and electrical connectors. Founded in Tokyo in 1937, the company now has eight factories located in Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with several sales and service locations throughout the US, Europe, and Singapore. The company carries a selection of over 50,000 products, including fiber optic connectors, sealed connectors, and card edge connectors. HRS also offers advanced engineering services to cater to specific customer demands, and after-sales support to clients in the consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
Appleton is a manufacturer of industrial-grade electrical products for hazardous environments that was established in Illinois, USA, in 1903 before becoming a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. in 1982. The company’s products include corrosion resistant, explosion proof, and dust ignition proof plugs and receptacles. It also offers lighting products such as LED luminaires and floodlights, motor starters, and junction boxes in metallic as well as non-metallic varieties for protecting electrical devices. The company chiefly serves clients in the oil and gas, industrial processing, and power generation sectors.
Samtec was established in 1976 and is headquartered in New Albany, Indiana, USA as a manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions. They offer an extensive portfolio of products, including board-to-board connectors, IC sockets, cable assemblies, and optical systems. Alongside their product offerings, Samtec provides comprehensive design and engineering support, as well as custom solutions tailored to specific customer needs. Their products find applications in high-speed data transmission, embedded computing,, and advanced electronic systems across various sectors.
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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5 | 71.4% |
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Japan
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1 | 14.3% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 14.3% |
