Harwin Cuts Secure Connector Assembly Time with New `Quarter-Turn` 101Lok Datamate Connector Series

Simple to Mate; No Special Tooling Required
SALEM, N.H.--(Business Wire)--
Harwin Inc., the leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect solutions
for high-reliability applications, has just launched 101Lok, a fast-mate version
of its secure, 2mm pitch, J-Tek Datamate cable-to-cable, cable-to-board and
board-to-board connector family. Historically, secure mating has been achieved
with the Datamate J-Tek version using Jack screws. New 101Lok Datamate
connectors require only a simple `quarter turn` - 101 degrees - to ensure
complete security of the retention device.

101Lok connectors use specially-designed hardware tensioned by a coil spring to
reduce the time required to mate the connector halves. This is ideal for those
users that are seeking a faster means of assembly, whilst ensuring complete
security of the retention device. This novel locking feature is also ideally
suited to Harwin`s mixed technology Mix-Tek Datamate connectors and also the
Trio-Tek range where high production volumes demand minimal assembly costs.

The spring tensioning also helps resist vibration in rugged environment
applications such as aerospace. Comments Bill Neukomm, VP for Sales & Marketing
at Harwin North America: "These new 101Lok connectors are designed to be very
easy to use and require no special tooling. Our Datamate connectors are chosen
because they are very rugged and highly resistant to shock and vibration. Now,
with the introduction of these 101Lok Datamate variants, hi-rel users can speed
up and simplify mating while still being assured of achieving the performance
they require."

About Harwin

Harwin is a manufacturer of standard & custom interconnect components with an
enviable reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service. Harwin
has been successfully manufacturing electronic components for more than 50
years. Harwin`s sales and service extend worldwide via offices and manufacturing
facilities in the UK, USA, Germany, Singapore & Taiwan and a world wide
distribution network. Products include: High Reliability devices; RFI & PCB
Hardware; and an extensive range of industry standard interconnection solutions.
The company operates a continuous product development program, and offers a
custom connector design service.

Visit www.harwin.com for further information.

About Harwin

Harwin is a manufacturer of standard & custom interconnect components with an
enviable reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service. Harwin
has been successfully manufacturing electronic components for more than 50
years. Harwin`s sales and service extend worldwide via offices and manufacturing
facilities in the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore & Taiwan and a world wide
distribution network. Products include: High Reliability devices; RFI & PCB
Hardware; and an extensive range of industry standard interconnection solutions.
The company operates a continuous product development program, and offers a
custom connector design service.

Harwin Inc.
Dwayne Beck, Product Manager, 812-542-2540
dwayneb@harwin.com
Doug Steele, Global VP, Catalog Distribution, 812-542-2542
dougs@harwin.com
or
Billings USA
Peter Rogerson, President, 408-829-5101 (Press Enquiries)
bwwusa@covad.net

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