Connector retainers are components that increase the mechanical strength of a connection by providing a latching force between the socket and the connector itself. Connector retainers are vital to ensuring that pins and electrical sockets will not come loose or disconnect as a result of mechanical stress or vibration.
When are connector retainers used?
Retainers can be part of either the socket itself or part of the chassis or enclosure that houses the socket. While their use is optional, they provide additional contact retention security, ensuring that all the components of a connector stay secure. Connector retainers are also used to prevent accidental disconnection of the two parts of the connector, making sure that the device works smoothly without any interruptions.
How do connector retainers work?
Connector retainers are available in several formats depending on the application, but fundamentally function by in some way gripping the connector and holding it to the socket, whether by a latching mechanism, screw-thread or soldered bond.
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2.54mm SL series Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) components
for use with 70107 series SL wire to wire crimp plug housings with TPA slots. These TPA components provide increased terminal pull-out force and reduce the risk of terminal back out in ...
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Leveraging full keying and Colour-pairing features, foolproof CP-3.3
wire-to-wire connectors enhance user-safety while preventing mismating in consumer electronics, white goods, industrial and medical applications. TPA Retainer (504695)Ensures terminals are fully inserted and offers a secondary terminal retention ...
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2.0mm receptacle connector holder for dual row headers
made from white, UL 94V-0 nylon 66. These CT receptacle connector holders will accept CT series 2.0mm receptacle housings see stock numbers 680-0998 and 680-1408 typically. Two receptacle housings are applied per ...
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DF 22 series connector retainer clips are utilised
to offer wire retention assistance to the DF 22 series of standard height with standard lock (DF22 part numbers) , and also long type standard lock and long type ergonomic lock (DF22B/C ...
