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What to ask for: the checklist When you call or email, have the answers to these questions ready and elaborate on the application and requirements: 1. What’s the worst environment the application will face (temperature, chemicals, vibration, EMC, pressure)? 2. Is there a pressure boundary (hermetic)? 3. Any special compliance needs (ATEX, IECEx, NACE, etc.)? 4. How soon do you need it and how many spares? We’ll do the rest: • Suggesting available options (with alternatives if needed) • Bundle the BOM: connector, backshell, seals, caps, and/or harness along with the required documentation • Ship with the cert pack Document failures. Were there “symptoms” before failure? What were operating conditions? What was impact of failure to tool? What was impact of failure on operator’s operation (time, cost, etc.) • Backup requirements. Will backup tools be required onsite? • Repair requirements. Can tools be repaired in the field or is shop maintenance required? Time/ personnel required to complete repairs? • Don’t stop at IP ratings. Hermetic where you must, serviceable where you can. Lessons from the field •
• Standardize and stock spares. Downtime is expensive; a spare on the shelf is cheap insurance. • Ask for the paperwork up front. It saves weeks at audit time. Harsh environment work will always push equipment to its limits, and connectors are often where those limits show first. Thoughtful planning, clear documentation and a full view of the operating environment are what keep critical systems running when it matters most. The right questions, the right bundles, and the right paperwork make all the difference. Visit tti.com to learn more.
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