Rugged and Ready

Application matching If your application requires multiple mating cycles under any of the conditions outlined, sourcing connec- tivity products that contain some or all the following properties can create a “ruggedized” system solution. These components can help connected devices provide a longer service life: • Spring latch or twist locking mating system • Technical polymers using UV resistant materials • Stainless steel or nickel alloy body, housing • Gold over electroless nickel plating over bronze base contact metal Keeping the connection Reliable connectivity in challenging environments can be achieved in numerous ways. Every scenario for de- ployment of electronics will have its own considerations. Using interconnects with features and materials that can withstand what the weather, chemicals, or geographic location throw at them makes your system more than a fair-weather solution. Visit Neutrik Group to learn more about interconnect solutions for challenging environments.

which when added can interfere with UV stabilizers, possibly degrading the plastic's mechanical or chemical properties. Corrosion Saltwater in coastal or offshore areas, cruise ships, cleaning products, high temperature humid locations, wastewater treatment, and fertilizer production are all examples of conditions that can attack plastics and metals alike, rendering them incapable of performing reliably, then eventually not at all. Corrosion-resistant materials, including stainless steel, copper, and aluminum, form protective oxide layers. Specialized alloys like nickel-chromium and high-per - formance nickel alloys can endure harsh conditions. Plastics that include PTFE and polypropylene contain features that make them a better choice to avoid cor - rosion over other plastics.

XLR TOP SERIES CONNECTORS (TRUE OUTDOOR PROTECTION) The X-TOP series is a “heavy-duty” XLR cable connector for outdoor production. Outdoor protected by mating with related cable/chassis connector of the XLR TOP range (IP65), designed with polyamide (PA66) insert and UV-protected rubber, providing an extremely secure connection for continual outdoor lighting, audio, and more.