Roger Hart | 07/05/2015 11:42:22 |
157 forum posts 31 photos | I bought a Peiffer vacuum pump. The electrical connector is definitely non-standard and anything Peiffer is v expensive. The connector has 8 x 1mm pins - easy enough to make/get female shells for these. The question is would it be possible to mould a low temperature plastic around the fitted shells to make a removable connector? Issues are - reasonable strength and not sticking permanently to the pump. Voltages are modest. Connector is 15.1mm ID about 15mm deep with straight slots but not sanely spaced - nor are the pins, so not an easy drilling job. |
Andrew Johnston | 07/05/2015 12:00:02 |
![]() 7061 forum posts 719 photos | It would help to post a picture; there are some pretty weird and wonderful industrial connectors out there. Not many companies (with the exception of automotive) use custom connectors. Alternatively it shouldn't be that difficult to 3D print something that would work. Andrew |
pgk pgk | 07/05/2015 12:20:09 |
2661 forum posts 294 photos | 2-part epoxy putty like milliput...? |
john carruthers | 07/05/2015 12:43:10 |
![]() 617 forum posts 180 photos | I would think it is a standard connector too, if you know a friendly electrical engineer it would save a fortune on 'small order' charges. |
Vic | 07/05/2015 13:21:41 |
3453 forum posts 23 photos | Two part Polyurethane might do it as well. |
Les Jones 1 | 07/05/2015 14:19:03 |
2292 forum posts 159 photos | I agree with Andrew. If a picture was posted it will be seen by a large number of people and one (Or more.) may recognise it and suggest a supplier. Les. |
john carruthers | 07/05/2015 16:26:11 |
![]() 617 forum posts 180 photos | Not an 8 pin din is it? they come in various configurations. |
Roger Hart | 07/05/2015 16:45:00 |
157 forum posts 31 photos | Here is a picture. Item is a turbomolecular pump which I don't want to mess up.... If there is a standard plug around I would be very grateful. |
The Merry Miller | 07/05/2015 17:04:27 |
![]() 484 forum posts 97 photos |
Roger, Have a look at the range of 62GB connectors from Amphenol. I used to use this series on military equipment in the '70s '80s and '90s. Farnell do some of the range but there are also others who may do!
Len.P |
Andrew Johnston | 07/05/2015 17:04:40 |
![]() 7061 forum posts 719 photos | Hmmmm, it looks like a variant of the circular MIL-DTL-38999 connectors. Unfortunately they come in hundreds, if not thousands, of variations according to pin count, pin layout, locking mechanism, material, EMC filters, keyway and so on, ad infinitum! Some of the larger electronics distributors (Farnell/Mouser/Digikey) stock some such connectors, but you're more likely to have to go to a specialist distributor. However, it would be worth having a browse on a manufacturer website, like Amphenol, to compare sizes and so on. Andrew |
Les Jones 1 | 07/05/2015 17:22:10 |
2292 forum posts 159 photos | Hi Roger, Les. |
Roger Hart | 08/05/2015 06:38:42 |
157 forum posts 31 photos | Thank you all for the help and thanks especially to Les - I reckon you nailed it. After a close look with an eyeglass I found a part number on the connector but I would never have found it without your help. |
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