Best type of quick connectors for motors?

[pfarber]

A lot of controller boards uses simply screw terminals for connections. Then most seem to put a fancy MOLEX - type connector on the side of a project box.

Whats the best way / type of connector for securing motor cables to the controller enclosure and still be easy to remove? Ie reuqire no tools.

Thanks.

[Al_The_Man]

I would say a cheap efficient way is the AMP CPC (circular Plastic Connectors) line.
The are close in appearance to the MS Military style metal connector but much cheaper. 1/2 turn removal.
Al.

[mxtras]

I used the CPC connectors for nearly everything on my controller. They are OK, but they are not all that robust. I haven't had connection issues but several of the 90 degree backshells have been broken in the last few months just from handling the cable bundle during clean-up activities.

I have an entire list of connector links I was trying to post, but I can not post links right now for some reason...... ?

I purchased the CPC connectors from Mouser electronics. If I recall, they had better pricing than Allied.

Scott

[smarbaga]

i was thinking along the line of xlr connectors.
just wondering if anyone uses them, and has any comments on them.
also jones type of connectors, (the square ones) and the same question as above.
i would think for small signal cables the db connectors would suffice.
i would also think that some kind of conductive/anti-corrosive/dust resistive/moister repellant grease would be a good idea,(there's a mouth full)
not pritty but practicle.

[cncuser1]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man I would say a cheap efficient way is the AMP CPC (circular Plastic Connectors) line. The are close in appearance to the MS Military style metal connector but much cheaper. 1/2 turn removal. Al.

could you post a link to these please?

[cncuser1]

Originally Posted by mxtras I have an entire list of connector links I was trying to post, but I can not post links right now for some reason...... ? I purchased the CPC connectors from Mouser electronics. If I recall, they had better pricing than Allied. Scott

Could you try again and post the links , thanks

[cncuser1]

Originally Posted by smarbaga i was thinking along the line of xlr connectors.

Can you post a link to these connectors, I'd like to get a better idea about what is appropriate, what size motors are they connected to?

[rkd]

I just bought several of the XLR cable connectors and some chassis jacks. I am going to be wiring them up in the next little while here.

http://www.neutrik.com/content/produ...tMSDE_industry

[ViperTX]

You need to pay attention to the current rating per pin of whatever connector you use.

http://www.switchcraft.com/products/...or-search.html

http://catalog.tycoelectronics.com/T...0572&LG=1&I=13

[Al_The_Man]

Originally Posted by cncuser1 could you post a link to these please?

Go to Tycoelectronics.com and do a search for CPC.
Al.

[cncuser1]

Thanks for thhe responses, they are a grat starting point for us people who need a bit of help

[smarbaga]

another connector to consider would be the cinch jones
for motor power and multi line connections.
they are not as prity but i see them in a lot of industrial
equipment, whereas the xlr show up mostly in audio stuff.
i think both types of connectors are electronically and mechanically
equal in there connection proporyies.
the cinch jones having more pins and being able to handle more current.
i would use some connector grease if i were to use either one.

http://www.action-electronics.com/cinch.htm