Amphenol GEC PowerLok power connectors are now part of TME’s product line. These new This new PowerLok 4.0 G2 connectors, PowerLok G2 plugs and sockets power connectors portfolio from a well-known provider like Amphenol GEC is mainly targeted at electrical engineers and manufacturers working in the EV and hybrid automotive sectors. Furthermore, the products are appropriate for installations of renewable energy, particularly energy storage systems.
Even though all of the new items are members of the same family, the new PowerLok Power Connectors offering comes in two categories:
- PowerLok 4.0 G2 connectors,
- PowerLok G2 plugs and sockets.
Key Features of the New Offerings Exclusive at TME:Â
PowerLok G2
These products are high-performance electrical connectors made of aluminum alloy, as shown in the (plugs) shown in the above table’s. With a nominal voltage of 1kV DC, they may conduct currents of up to 300A. Straight and angled versions are among the many variations they provide.
Both panel-mounted and wire-mounted plugs (with cross-sections up to 150mm2) are included in the range. One, two, or three pins can be found on a single connector. In order to safeguard operators and reduce interference, the body design simultaneously guarantees total insulation and shielding of contacts.
The main applications of these products are power trains in hybrid and fully electrified vehicles: in passenger cars, trucks, buses, as well as agricultural machinery and off-road vehicles.
Given such demanding applications, the products are made to a protection class reaching IP67, i.e., high water resistance and full dust tightness that could impair the conductivity of connections. Complete water resistance is achieved when the connectors are mated.
PowerLok 4.0 G2
Unlike the connectors described above, it sub-series is intended for powering accessories and components in vehicles (sensors, actuators, servomechanisms, etc.).
Their electrical parameters are therefore slightly lower (currents 5…60A, wires up to 10mm2), but their bodies are also smaller in size. Here too, high protection class reaching IP69 after connection is ensured.
It is worth noting that all PowerLok™ connectors also feature wide thermal tolerance and can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 125°C.
The New PowerLok Connectors Characteristics
| Type of connector | DC power |
|---|---|
| Connector type* | Male or Female |
| Spatial orientation* | Straight or Angled |
| Mechanical mounting* | On wire, on panel, flange (4 holes) |
| Mechanical durability | 100 cycles |
| Operating temperature | -40…125°C |
| Protection class* | IP2X, IP67, IP69 |
| Polarization* | 2X, 3X, U, V, W, X, Y |
| Number of pins* | 1…3 |
| Rated current* | 60…300A |
| Wire cross-section* | 4…150mm² |
| Rated voltage | 1kV |
* depending on the model
