Snap-in Connectors – Reliable and Easy to Install
In modern electronic and electrical applications, snap-in connectors, also known as easy-lock connectors, have become an essential solution for fast, secure, and reliable connections. Designed to snap or lock effortlessly into place, these connectors reduce installation time and simplify maintenance, making them ideal for high-demand environments. Their versatility spans multiple industries, including industrial automation, medical technology, data acquisition, and electronics manufacturing. Snap-in connectors provide a secure interface while allowing quick assembly and disassembly of male and female connectors without specialized tools, enhancing both efficiency and operator safety. The intelligent snap-in mechanism ensures that accidental tugs or cable strain will safely disengage the connection, protecting both equipment and personnel.
binder’s portfolio offers a comprehensive range of snap-in connectors to meet diverse application needs: subminiature options such as Snap-in IP40 Series 709/719 and Snap-in IP67 Series 620, miniature Snap-in IP67 Series 720, and medical-grade solutions including ELC Series 570, Snap-in IP 67 Series 620, and Snap-in IP67 Series 720.
How does a snap-in connector work?
Snap-in connectors are designed for fast, secure, and reliable electrical connections, making them ideal for industrial automation, medical devices, data acquisition, and electronic equipment. These connectors feature a two-part system with a male and a female component. The defining snap-in mechanism produces a clear audible click when the connectors are fully mated, ensuring a dependable and stable connection. Despite the firm attachment, snap-in connectors allow for easy disconnection. Applying a controlled amount of force overcomes the snap mechanism, enabling smooth separation of the male and female components. This combination of secure mating, effortless unmating, and time-saving installation makes snap-in connectors a preferred solution for engineers and technicians seeking reliable easy-lock electrical connectors.
Snap-in IP40 Series 709/719
The Snap-in IP 40 Connector Series 709/719 offers reliable electrical performance with up to five contacts rated at 3 A and 60 V. The series includes multiple configurations to suit diverse applications, such as cable connectors with or without strain relief, connectors molded directly to cables, and panel mount connectors with solder or dip-solder termination. Cable outlet sizes range from 3 to 5 mm, and the connectors are designed to withstand more than 100 mating cycles, providing long-lasting durability and dependable operation in industrial, medical, and electronic environments.
Snap-in IP67 Series 620
These snap-lock connectors meet the requirements of protection class IP67 when mated and are suitable for applications requiring protection against dust and liquids. They are available as cable connectors or with moulded cables but can also be designed as panel mount connectors. The cable connectors as well as the panel mount connectors are available in black, red, blue or green. Users can choose between 3-, 4-, 5- or 8-pole versions, which are designed for a rated current between 1A and 3A at 63 - 125V. Most models are available with solder or dip solder termination. More than 500 mating cycles are possible.
Snap-in IP67 Series 720
Miniature round connectors with snap-in locking of the 720 series have 3 to 12 contacts depending on the application. Both the 16mm cable version and the 16mm panel mount version comply with IP67 protection class and are available in black, red, blue and green. Cable connectors have solder terminals, panel mount connectors have solder or dip solder terminals.
ELC 570
The ELC Series 570 features a unique snap-in locking system that ensures more than 5000 mating operations, meeting the requirements of many medical device OEMs. The connector has a PA66 plastic housing in grey-white, similar to RAL 9002, 4/8/12 gold-plated contacts for a connection cross section of 0.25 mm² and is designed for a rated current of 2 A at 150 V. When unplugged, the panel mount socket is protected against the ingress of liquids, splashing water and accidental electrical contact. When plugged in, the ELC connector has protection class IP54.
Snap-in IP67 Series 620
The medical-grade 620 Series, which is IP67 when mated, includes snap-in connectors available in cable and panel mount versions. Cable and panel mount connectors are grey-white, and users can order 3, 4, 5 or 8 contacts with rated currents between 1 A and 3 A (depending on the number of contacts). Cable connectors have solder termination, panel mount connectors have solder or dip solder termination. More than 500 mating cycles are possible.
Snap-in IP67 Series 720
720 Series snap-in miniature circular connectors have 3 to 12 contacts depending on the application. The medical-grade design is DEHP-free, grey-white, similar to RAL 9002, and is available as cable or panel mount connectors. Other colors can be ordered. The connector system is IP67 rated, the cable connectors have solder terminals, the panel mount connectors have solder or dip solder terminals. Users can expect more than 500 mating cycles.
Benefits of Snap-in Connectors
Ease of Use
Snap-in connectors are designed for simple operation, allowing non-experts to connect and disconnect components without the need for specialized tools. This user-friendly design ensures fast and effortless installation for engineers and technicians alike.Time-Saving
The innovative snap-in mechanism enables quick and efficient assembly, significantly reducing installation time and labor costs. This makes them an ideal choice for high-volume production environments and projects with tight deadlines.Security and Compatibility
Snap-in connectors provide a secure and reliable connection, remaining firmly attached under certified operating conditions. At the same time, they can be easily unmated with controlled force, enhancing safety in situations such as accidental cable pulls. Designed to meet industry standards and specifications, these connectors ensure compatibility across a wide range of equipment and applications.Reliability
Constructed from durable materials, snap-in connectors are built to withstand demanding environmental conditions, providing consistent long-term performance for industrial, medical, and electronic applications.Versatility
binder offers snap-in connectors in multiple sizes, pole configurations, and mounting options to accommodate diverse application requirements, making them adaptable to almost any project or system.Space-Saving Design
The compact, low-profile design of snap-in connectors makes them ideal for applications where space is limited. They optimize available space in electronic devices without compromising performance or reliability.
Snap-in locking technology is integrated across many binder product series, ensuring high compatibility and seamless integration in a wide range of applications. Their versatile design allows snap-in electrical connectors to be used in multiple industries, providing fast, reliable, and tool-free connections. Key series and applications include:
- Snap-in IP40 Series 709/719: Data loggers, patient monitoring devices, sensors, and measurement systems
- Snap-in IP67 Series 620: Data loggers, patient monitoring, robotics, sensors and measurement systems, e-mobility solutions, and commercial lighting
- Snap-in IP67 Series 720: Data loggers, patient monitoring, robotics, sensors and measurement systems, e-mobility solutions, and commercial lighting
- ELC Series 570: Patient monitoring
Snap-in connectors are widely adopted in electronics, automotive, and homecare applications where quick, reliable, and secure connections are essential, offering a convenient and efficient solution for assembly and maintenance without specialized tools.
