Motor Connector Plugs

[rcazwillis]

I am in the process of assembling a box for the Xylotex driver board. I have Automationdirect motors with their extension cables(4 wire). What type of plug should I use to connect the cables to the box? I was looking at some four pin plugs designed for use in short wave radios. They are heavy duty and have threaded locks to hold the plug on the box.

Sound about right? Any other recommendations or concerns when choosing a plug?

[ViperTX]

Current rating of each pin. Insertion cycle rating if you plan to do 100's of them. Gold flash or gold plating if you live in a hostile climate...

[Al_The_Man]

These my be worth looking at, Amp CPC style, you can get the bulkhead/chassis mount as well as inline, they are considerably cheaper than the military MS style
http://www.action-electronics.com/ampcpc.htm
Al.

[rcazwillis]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Man These my be worth looking at, Amp CPC style, you can get the bulkhead/chassis mount as well as inline Al.

Looks like I would need 2 clamps, 1 panel mount socket, and 1 plug for each cable. Am I reading this correct? Is the clamp necessary for the panel mount socket since it will not have anything pulling on the back side?

[Al_The_Man]

The clamp is just for the inline type, not needed for the chassis fitting.
Al.

[rcazwillis]

So, 1 clamp, 1 plug, 1 panel mount socket. I guess any plug similiar to this will work.