Kontrol THR connectors:
Harwin has expanded its Kontrol connector range by adding through-hole retention (THR) options for industrial and embedded applications. These new connectors offer better resilience and improved board-level reliability, especially in demanding environments. With 72 new products added, the range is now 48% bigger, giving engineers more choice and flexibility.
Industrial environments are changing fast. Today’s applications and equipment need to handle more vibration and higher data throughput — all while fitting into tighter spaces.
Bringing High-Reliability Features to Kontrol
This launch is part of a bigger shift we’ve been making – bringing features we originally designed for our high-reliability connectors into the Kontrol Range.
As industrial demands grow, we want to make sure engineers have access to proven performance, even in more compact or cost-sensitive designs. In testing, through-hole retention delivered up to twice the PCB retention force compared to surface mount options. The Kontrol THR series is rated for:
- Up to 500 mating cycles
- Vibration tolerance of 20G for up to 12 hours
Designed for Easy, Reliable Assembly
Like other Kontrol connectors, these devices feature a 1.27 (0.05″) pitch and are available in nine pin variants from 6+6 to 40+40 layouts, and both vertical and horizontal options for space-constrained environments.
We’ve designed these connectors with reliability and ease of assembly in mind. They’re fully shrouded with recessed contacts to help prevent damage, and polarized so they can only be assembled one way — perfect for blind mating.
Here’s what John Feaster, our BBi Product manager said: Industrial and embedded applications typically suffer tight cost constraints, but are now facing exceptionally harsh environments. Harwin and its HRi ranges are an industry leader for resilience and durability, and we’re delighted to bring these features to industrial environments.
Our Kontrol THR connectors are available now and in tape and reel packaging for automated assembly processes. They are free from lead, brominated flame retardants, red phosphor (PFOS/PFOA) and antimony, and are fully RoHS Compatible and contain no REACH SVHCs.
For more information visit https://www.harwin.com/.
