Connectors

Connectors? Did you say Connectors? Well, you've come to the right place! Here a

Farnsworth Electronics, Inc. we stock more connectors than you'll know what to do with. If you can 

connect it, we've got it, here's just a small listing of what we carry:

"F" Coaxial Connectors, "F" Adaptors, BNC Coaxial Connectors, including twist on, 2 pc. crimp, 

3 pc. crimp and 6 pc. crimp, "N" Adaptors, UHF Connectors and Adaptors, Mini UHF Connectors and

Adaptors, TNC Connectors, Twin Ax Connectors and Adaptors, RCA Adaptors, SMA Connectors,

D-Sub Connectors and shells, UR Connectors, Audio Connectors, Video Connectors,

Couplers, Telephone and Computer Connectors, DIN Connectors, XLR (microphone) Connectors,

Amp Circular Connectors (plastic), Cinch Jones Connectors, Amphenol Circular Connectors (metal),

Many, Many others!

We've got one of our featured vendors, Philmore Manufacturing's catalog available online.

Click here to see the catalog.

Click here to see more about BNC & RCA Connectors

Click here to see more about DIN Connectors

Click here to see more about "F" Connectors

Click here to see more about plug & socket connectors (Molex comparable)

Click here for more about DB Connectors

Our most popular circular connectors:

Connectors are UL recognized and designed for uses such as Boats, Aircraft, Automotive,
Instrumentation, Computer/Peripheral Equipment and many other uses. All plastic, lightweight with high

performance characteristics. Advanced features include: built-in pin and socket protection; thread assist

coupling with positive detent locking; 5 key polarizaton to provide proper connection mating. Connectors are available in 4, 9, 16, 24 and 37 pin configurations for panel mountings or for free mounting applications.

Pin and Socket Connectors (Molex comparable)

0.062 inch Power Connector Housings
These UL Approved housings are rated UL 94V-2 and hold .062” (1.57mm) crimp terminals.

For bulk; must order pins separately. For packaged; pins supplied with housing.

Operating voltage 250V, 5A max. Color is natural.

*Display packaged are 2 housings per package with pins.*

Bulk Pins and Sockets

0.093 inch Power Connector Housings

Same as the 0.062” series except holds 0.093” crimp terminals. Molded of natural nylon rated UL94V-2.

For bulk; must order pins separately. For packaged; pins supplied with housing.

Operating voltage 250V, 12A max.

*Display packaged are 2 housings per package with pins.*

Bulk Pins and Sockets

We also carry 3191 International 0.093 inch Connecting Housing. This series is similar to regular

0.093” series except connectors feature positive locks and isolated terminals. For bulk; must order pins

separately. For packaged; pins supplied with housing. 600V @ 12A maximum current.

Call for more information.

Combo Packs

Packages of one (1) each male & female free hanging housings plus pins.

0.093 and 0.062 Connector Tools

Ratchet Crimp Tool for Pin & Socket Connectors as pictured above

Farnsworth Electronics, Inc. DB type Connectors and Hoods

Part Numbers and Descriptions

Connectors Explained!

Connectors are critical to today's cars. Without them, it would be nearly impossible to build or service a car. Whenever a bundle

of wires passes through or attaches to a component of the car that might have to be removed, there must be a connector

there to allow for that removal. A single connector can have more than 100 wires. In the past, unreliable connectors have been

the source of many electrical problems. Connectors have to be waterproof (modern connectors have several seals to keep

out moisture), corrosion proof and provide good electrical contact for the life of the vehicle.

The Shell

The shell is an intricate piece that has a complicated shape. There is a locking clip on the outside that holds the two halves

of the connector together. There are holes for the pins, and there are special barbs that lock the pins in place once they are

inserted. There are numerous grooves to hold seals and make sure things fit together tightly. All of these features are molded

into the piece when it is made.

The Pins and Sockets

The pins and sockets are responsible for conducting electricity from one half of the connector to the other. These are

made very precisely so that the pins and sockets fit together withjust enough force to ensure a good connection, but not enough

force to make connecting and disconnecting too difficult.The pins are crimped to the wires using a special crimping tool. Part of

the pin wraps around the bare wire, while another part clamps onto the insulation. This makes it harder to pull the wire away

from the pin.

The Pin/Socket Retainer

The pin/socket retainer is a piece of plastic that slides into the connector from the front. It wedges against all of the

plastic locking barbs so they can't release. This piece makes it nearly impossible for the pins and sockets to work their way loose.

The Seals

The seals prevent water from entering the connection once the connectors are locked together. Each connector has a rubber

seal through which all of the wires are fed. This seal fits firmly into the back of the connector. One side of each connector

has a round seal that keeps water from entering the space between the connectors once they are locked together.  

Information taken from howstuffworks.com