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BradConnectivity(TM) Ultra-Lock System for the
connection of sensors and control devices features unthreaded
stainless steel connectors, IP69K, and patented "push-to-lock"
technology for faster, easier and more secure connections
Woodhead Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ:WDHD), a global developer,
manufacturer and marketer of Automation and Electrical products for
industrial environments, announces the availability of a stainless
steel version of the BradConnectivity Ultra-Lock Connection System
specifically designed and engineered to meet the stringent sanitary
requirements of food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Woodhead pioneered this unique thread-less connection system,
which is used to quickly and securely connect sensors and control
devices used in plant floor automation systems, such as conveyors and
robotic bottling and processing lines. The M12-compatible Ultra-Lock
System is comprised of a series of integrated distribution boxes and
cordsets built on Woodhead's patented push-to-lock technology, which
enables fast, easy installation without turning the coupler. Control
system assemblers simply push down to connect and pull up to
disconnect, which reduces assembly time and effort and minimizes
assembler fatigue. Ultra-Lock connectors stay fully mated, even under
the stresses of machine vibration and cable pulls, eliminating the
risk of intermittent connections.
Designed to Meet Plant Sanitation Requirements
According to John Sullivan, Senior Product Manager at Woodhead
L.P., "Our specialized stainless steel version of the Ultra-Lock
System is designed to fully comply with regulations relative to plant
sanitation in highly protected industries. In selecting Ultra-Lock
products to connect their automation systems, these manufacturers can
gain all of the unique advantages of Ultra-Lock technology, while
still maintaining sanitation best practices."
Sanitation in plant operations run by food, beverage,
pharmaceutical and personal care product manufacturers are strictly
regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure the
purity and safety of their products. With FDA regulations in mind,
Woodhead designed its Ultra-Lock Connection System design to include
the following features:
-- Smooth-Surfaced, Stainless Steel Couplers. The system's
push-to-lock connectors are made of 316 stainless steel with
an absolutely smooth surface to prevent the transfer of
bacteria and/or contaminants during processing and equipment
wash-down. Similarly, their secure fit and thread-less design
prevents the lodging of any foreign material within threaded
grooves. The threading in traditional M12 connectivity systems
is one of the main reasons why such quick-connect systems have
not gained acceptance in the food and beverage industries in
the past.
-- IP69K Radial Seal Coupling. The typical compression seal used
in threaded connectors is dependent on how tight the operator
makes the connection - too loose can allow moisture to
penetrate; too tight can cause damage to the O-ring seal,
which can also let in moisture and create electrical
difficulties. The Ultra-Lock(TM) O-ring seal is an IP69K-rated
radial seal that is operator-independent and maintains a
constant pressure seal against moisture. In the Ultra-Lock
System, the seals have been tested to water pressure of 1500
psi at close range, so they can withstand the frequent
equipment wash-downs typical in food and beverage plants.
For more information about the 316 Stainless Steel Ultra-Lock
Connection System, contact Woodhead L.P., at 1-800-225-7724 or visit
our Website at www.woodhead.com/ultralock
About Woodhead Industries, Inc.
Woodhead Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDHD) is a global developer,
manufacturer and marketer of a wide array of Automation and Electrical
products engineered for superior performance in demanding, harsh, or
hazardous industrial environments. Woodhead Industries "Empowers the
Industrial Infrastructure" with innovative products and solutions that
extend from mechanical, electrical and electronics, to
communications/networking devices and diagnostic software. Woodhead
Industries operates from 21 locations in 10 countries spanning North
America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Woodhead Industries' Brad(R) lines
of Automation products include such globally recognized names as
applicom(R), Direct-Link(TM), mPm(R), RJ-Lnxx(R) and SST(TM). The
Woodhead family of Electrical products include global names such as
Aero-Motive(R), Daniel Woodhead(R), Watertite(R) and Super-Safeway(R).