Connectors double as pull-push or screw-type

Yamaichi’s Y-Circ M system for waterproof and dustproof (IP65/IP67) screw and push-pull connectors uses independent sealing with both the socket and the mating connector having their own standard O-rings to ensure effective sealing. They are certified IEC 61076-2-012.

When the push-pull socket is connected to an M12 screw connector, the sealing is achieved via an O-ring at the bottom of the socket, which is activated by a precise torque.

However, if the M12 push-pull is used as a cable connector, it has its own O-ring that seals the socket collar and thus prevents the infiltration of any media at an early stage.

The system uses standard O-rings, which, unlike form sealings, are available worldwide and without tooling costs.

Automatic assembly when integrating the insulators into customer housings is also still possible when using standard O-rings.

An outstanding feature of the Y-Circ M is the ability to switch flexibly between push-pull and screw locking without compromising on tightness, as the sealings are not worn out by the other system during mixed mating cycles but retain their full sealing effect in each case.

This enables flexible switching between the locking types for up to 100 specified mating cycles guaranteed by the manufacturer while maintaining full sealing performance.

This flexibility is particularly advantageous in applications where different locking systems are used without compromising on? the reliability of the connection.

Thanks to this future-oriented device design, the manufacturer can also make their device “Push-Pull-ready” and still use the classic screw locking system if required.