Data Sheet - ComDaC

Anderson Power Products®
Glossary of Terminology
Locator
Device for positioning contacts into crimping dies.
Make First/Break Last (Sequencing)
Protective measure against excess currents, short-circuits, and
ground faults by contacts used to interrupt the fault current flow
before connector mating.
Mating Force
Force required to join two connector halves in a normal engaging
mode.
Modular
Refers to similar parts or modules used as building blocks. A modular
connector is one in which similar or identical sections can be
assembled together to provide the appropriate connector type or
size for the application.
Spring Loaded
A means of providing contact normal force with the use of a
mechanical spring.
Storage Battery
A voltaic battery consisting of two or more storage cells. Energy is
accumulated by chemical activity in the charging process and
released on demand in the form of electric current.
Strain Relief
A means of termination or installation that reduces the transfer of
mechanical stress from the conductor.
Termination
Means of joining contacts to a conductor.
Operating Temperature Range
Connector temperature rating established by materials used –
plastic, finish, and the base metal. Applying an electrical load will
result in a temperature rise that is additive to the operating ambient.
Polarization
A technique of eliminating symmetry so that parts may only be
mated one way.
Pulse (Surge) Current
Highest instantaneous current that will run through a system.
Reducing Bushing
Separate tubular sleeve used to downsize the diameter of a crimp
barrel to accept a smaller size wire.
Reeled Contacts
Contacts attached to a feeder strip for use in a high volume crimping
tool.
Self-Wiping
The sliding action which occurs when contacts are mated. Wiping
has the effect of removing small amounts of contamination from the
contact surfaces, establishing better conductivity.
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