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WPI Resource Guide

WPI Resource Guide
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WPI Resource Guide

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Overview: WPI Interconnect Products (WPI) is a manufacturing company specializing in connectors and cable assemblies for various applications, including commercial, industrial, and military sectors. Established in 1971, WPI focuses on quick production and customization with in-house capabilities.
Key Product Sections:
  • Rack and Panel Connectors: Configurations with gold over nickel contacts and stainless steel shells, suitable for aerospace applications, meeting UL standards.
  • Circular Connectors: High-temperature and submersion-proof options with anodized aluminum shells, adhering to military standards.
  • Circular Plastic Connectors: Water-resistant, high-temperature connectors with color coding for medical applications.
  • Snaplock Metal Circular: Made with aluminum alloy and stainless steel, supporting multiple contact configurations.
  • Military Audio Connectors: Compliant with MIL-C-55116 standards, offering various contact types.
  • Filtered Connectors: Provide EMP, RFI, and EMI protection for audio and signal applications.
  • Military Power Connectors: Robust connectors with aluminum and brass shells for military applications.
  • Relay Sockets: High-temperature plastic sockets, compliant with MIL-PRF-12883.
  • Undersea Connectors: High-performance connectors for underwater applications, withstand high pressure and voltage.
  • Oil Exploration and Production: Durable connectors and cables for offshore drilling.
  • D-Subminiatures: Configurations with gold-plated contacts for electronic applications.
  • Card Edge Connectors: Multiple contact configurations with UL-listed materials.
  • Tube Sockets and Commercial Plugs: Cadmium-plated contacts and phenolic sockets.
  • Microphone Connectors: Durable connectors with nickel and chrome-plated brass for audio applications.
Specifications and Materials:
1. Quiet Sockets: Brass outer sleeve, beryllium copper spring contact, UL 94V-0 rated.
2. LED Display Sockets: Designed for vertical LED readout.
3. IC Sockets: Include PGAs, ZIF with inclined contact design, made with brass and beryllium copper.
4. Strip Connectors: 221 Series, stackable with Nylox 6/6 and Mini-Tac contacts.
5. Aircraft Ground Power Connectors: Field repairable, compliant with MIL-STD 25486.
Custom Designs and Services:
1. Transportation and Military Applications: Custom connectors for military and aerospace.
2. WPI Cable Assemblies: Expertise in cable assemblies and wire harnesses, ISO 9001 certified.
3. Fiber Optics: Complete assembly services for military, industrial, and commercial markets.
4. RSL Fiber Systems: Joint venture for remote source lighting technology.
Quality Assurance and Engineering:
1. Quality Assurance: Advanced testing, ISO 9001 and Boeing D1-9000 compliant.
2. Engineering: Design and prototyping services with CAD/CAM systems.
Resources and Capabilities:
1. Manufacturing Operations: In-house research, development, and testing.
2. Qualified Products Listings: Certified under military specifications.
Testing and Inspection Capabilities: Comprehensive testing to ensure product quality, including resistance, pressure, and thermal shock testing.
Locations: Operations in the US, Taiwan, and Mexico.
Contact Information: Corporate offices in Salem, NJ, and online at www.wpi-interconnect.com.
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WPI Resource Guide-1

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WPI Resource Guide-2

PI Interconnect Products (WPI) is a privately owned connector and cable assembly manufacturing organization offering a wide range of standard and custom commercial, industrial and military products. These include cable harnesses/assemblies, connectors, board-level components and other products and services. WPI offers complete customer service, from consultation and design, to production of the finished product. Founded in 1971, WPI's vertically integrated capabilities provide the advanced equipment and expertise of eight manufacturing divisions to produce, entirely in-house, any cable or connector...

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Rack and Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 4 Circular Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 5 Circular Plastic Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 6 Snaplock Metal Circular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 7 Snap Trak II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Rack and Panel Connectors Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms 26 Series 8, 16, 24, 32, 42 contact versions. Cable to Cable. Rack and Panel. Cable to Panel. Plug. Receptacle. Top cable entry. Side cable entry. Gold over nickel contacts. Stainless steel shells. Gold over nickel-plated aluminum shells. Nickel-plated brass shells. Positive latching, can be wire-locked. Pin, barrier and keyed polarization. Aircraft and Aerospace Rack and Panel Connectors Aerospace Communication/94 Series 750v DC at sea level. 300v DC at 60,000 feet. UL Listed....

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Circular Connectors Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms 84 Series Miniature High Temperature “R” Connectors. Monoblock construction. Silicone rubber dielectric, rhodium-plated contacts. Anodized aluminum shells. Plug. Open-wiring receptacle. Cable or conduit receptacle. Contacts are non-rotating type, silver plated. Shells and cable clamps are quality aluminum stock. Inserts are dielectric. 89 Series Submersion Proof Power Connectors.

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Circular Connectors Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms Cable to cable. Round and square flange panel mount. High-temperature thermoplastic suitable for sterilization in medical applications (autoclavable). Circular Plastic Connectors Miniature Circular Plastic Connectors and Splices 1, 3 and 5 positions. Cable to cable. Cable to panel. High-temperature plastic. Water resistant. Color coded and polarized.

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Snaplock Metal Circular Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms Cable to cable. Round and square flange panel mount. Plug. Receptacle. Aluminum alloy. Stainless steel. Snap Trak II Blind Mating Track Mount Connectors 8, 12, 16, 18 and 24 position. Track mounted, mates from either side. Water resistant. Crimp contacts are rear release.

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Miniature Hexagon Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms Molded backshells. Rack and panel. Cable to cable. Cable to panel. Stamped, gold-plated contacts. Locking clips. Lock-sleeve. Hood and cable clamp. Military Audio Connectors U and GC Series 5, 6 and 10 contacts. Solder. Crimp. Printed Circuit. Plug. Receptacle. Variety of contacts, including gold over nickel. Stainless steel, passivated. J slot twist lock mating. GC Audio Panel Mount GC Audio Cable Mount NOTE: Dust Caps Available: Cadmium plated, black anodized, aluminum and stainless...

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Filtered Connectors* Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms Panel mount. Stainless steel, passivated shell. Low frequency. Mid-range frequency. Standard frequency. High frequency. Shell is steel with nickelplated aluminum housing. Screw machined contacts, various finishes. Aluminum shell. MIL-DTL-24308 Type Series D-Subminiature. Filtered Connectors Special *ARINC-style filtered EMP, RFI, EMI. U-type signal corps filtered connectors. Transient protection connectors. ARINC-style for aircraft applications *Consult factory for filtering provided...

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Military Power Connectors Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms UW Power Connectors 4, 9, 14 19 and 30 contacts. Plug. Receptacle. Contacts: Aluminum alloy. Copper alloy. Shells: Plugs are aluminum alloy. Receptacles are brass. Center-locking screw with fold-down, wing-blade handle. Plug. Receptacle. Contacts: Aluminum alloy. Copper alloy. Shells: Plugs are aluminum alloy. Receptacles are brass. Center-locking screw with fold-down, wing-blade handle MW Power Connectors 4, 9, and 18 contacts.

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Relay Sockets Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms High-temperature plastic. Relay Sockets Turret Plug, Pierced Tab, Crimp Pot, Solder Pot and Dip Solder contacts. Top and bottom mount. Through-hole. Threaded insert. Molded in stud. Mighty Mite Connectors 222 Series Micro-miniatures with 19 to 61 contacts. Cable-to-cable and cableto-chassis applications. Screw-machined contacts. Polarized mating. One-piece, rugged polycarbonate.

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Undersea Contact Configurations and Types Shell Styles Contact, Shell Materials and Latching Mechanisms Straight, right angle by request. Special configurations for high voltage, pipe threaded bulkhead mount, and flange mount. Shell: 316L stainless steel (passivated). Body: Integrally molded elastomer. Contacts: high cond. copper alloy. Pressure: 10,000 psi. Voltage: 600 to 3,000 v. Cable: US SOW-A or MIL-C-915. Pigtails: MIL-W-16878. 15, 20, 24 and 32 shell size. Plug: molded, right angle and attachable. Receptacle: mounted and attachable. Shell: 316L stainless steel (passivated). Body: Integrally...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.