Hylec-APL’s new K9 Clamp connector is designed to cut electrical installation times by up to 80% and increase profits for installers. The patented K9 Clamp connector uses insulation displacement technology (IDT) to eliminate the need for stripping, twisting and physically connecting wires. The IP33 rated dustproof and waterproof cage construction, meanwhile, means there’s no need to tape up newly created in-line or spurred connections and no risk of electric shock.
With K9, unstripped cables are placed into each opening of the insulation displacement connector cage, which then snap shut to secure the wiring in place. Precision-sharpened connector blades cut through the insulating sheath, cold welding the wires to the K9’s interior. This creates an airtight connection between the wires.
K9 is available in two shapes and 11 models: ‘I Type’ for end to end connections; and ‘T Type’ for spurred connections.
Terry Spriggs, product marketing manager at Hylec-APL said: “Cutting, stripping and twisting cables – particularly when creating spurred connections – are among the most time-consuming elements of typical electrical installations. By eliminating these tasks and removing the need to tape up connections, the K9 Clamp connector can significantly boost the profitability of installers in a wide range of industry sectors.”
