Project Description
StapleMate®
Physical Contact Connectors – Specialty
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) has developed the next generation “longwall shield communications” deployable fiber optic connector. The StapleMate® connectors were developed in direct response to specific customer needs.
This revolutionary connector provides mining engineers with real-time data on the longwall shield, allowing them better control and faster response time in case of an emergency. The StapleMate® connectors will allow the remote control unit to be located at greater distances from the longwall shields or above ground, providing a safer work environment.
Features
- Up to 8-channels with M29504/14 /15 termini
- Up to 8-channels with 16AWG contacts
- Any combination of conductors and fiber optics in the same connector
- Spring loaded face supports differing staple sizes
- Standard hydraulic coupling
- Uses standard style staples
- Uses standard 3/8 hydraulic hose with crimp
- Available in a 37 degree flare male style version
- Includes a packing gland receptacle version for XP use
Benefits
- Solid mechanism & robust construction
- Locked by a staple for quick disconnect
- Mechanical indexing of the alignment to avoid twisting
- Sealed by o-rings for a water tight seal
- Gold plated electrical contacts
- Electrical contacts; male and female with sealing o-rings
- Fiber optic contacts; male and female with sealing o-rings
- Guide pins in the insulator improves termini alignments
Material
- Ferrule: 2.0mm diameter ceramic ferrule
- Exterior parts: brass or stainless steel
- Interior parts: polyetherimide
- Seals: nitrile
- Sleeves: precision captivated split zirconia sleeves
