I’m working on important things in the garage and need some help figuring out what the communities favorite connector style is of the following options: https://youtu.be/OEXqNokdkgI
please watch that video then come back and let me know what you like or don’t like about the connectors.
I liked the last one, push to connect. Avionics type connections have always been a hassle to work with.
Last one 100%, push to connect, easy snap in is so clean and simple.
Hmmm… another reason to like PwnCNC because you solicit the opinions of the users.
My CNC machine arrived with cheap molex connectors; which are both fragile and easily broken. Additionally, their reliability can be suspect when placed in environments and applications that are subject to vibration and movement.
My PwnCNC spindle/VFD provides excellent security from the avionics fittings and that is a huge plus point for in work reliability and positive connections.
Of the three options shown, I liked them all and would happily take any of them. The push to connect one is slick and the first time I have seen such a connector. I would like to see it being used in a commercial setting. Makes me think that I would love to completely rewire my CNC machine loom.
I find it hard to pick between the screw on and push in only because I’m curious about the long term holding ability and consistency of the push on. I know a screw on will be the same each time no matter how many times it’s put on and taken off. The push in seems to use springs which might weaken over time. If that doesn’t seem to be a concern, maybe repeated testing, I’d go with the push on.
I have used all 3 types in various applications. They all have their place in the sun.
My opinion:
The push to connect is the sexiest and has the best customer curb appeal. It is terrible if space is tight.
I vote 3rd one unless you have a bunch of them on one bulkhead for a new application, then I suggest screw down. I am thinking of my Rev 5 VFD.
I like the last one - push in. I assume it has a robust strain relief for the cable as that is an equally important consideration.
Yes, these connectors are extremely nice and well designed. They’re apparently water proof, although not necessarily submergible.
They press in which i’d think are nicer for cramped areas unless you’re trying ot take it apart. but at least push on and pull off are natural movements.
and the variety of sizes and connector options means i can use these all over this special project without regrets.
Hey Daniel,
Can we get some links to these connectors? I’d like to take a look at their various sizes/number of connector options.
Thanks,
Tyler
All i have is the manufacturer’s main website:
We use their WS16 connectors for our spindle cables and braking resistors. Extremely happy with their quality. And they have tons of connector options too.
When i narrow in on a connector, i’ll stock it like all of my other connectors for folks to 1-off purchase if they’d like.
Have you found a distributor in the USA yet? Or would these be direct order from factory in China?
Hmmmm
These would be from china, however we order hundreds of connectors at a time thus making PwnCNC the distributor of these connectors.
Sounds like a good overall choice! I like Lemo connectors for Aerospace applications but they can’t compete in the commercial world re cost, just too expensive!
I vote for the 3rd one as well. Looks pretty slick. I would be curious to see if the mfg has tested the release to failure not that anyone would probably disconnect/reconnect that many times but it would be a good response if reliability is questioned in the future.
2 or 3 would be best, in my opinion.
2 seems like a more rigid connection and would be better for a system that doesn’t need frequent reconfiguration.
3 seems like a more convenient connection for systems that require more frequent reconfiguration.