Heat Pump Innovations: Sustainable components for enhanced performance

In the realm of sustainable heating and cooling, heat pumps represent a groundbreaking solution, offering exceptional energy efficiency by harnessing natural heat sources.

INTRODUCTION

With advancements in technology, modern heat pumps achieve remarkable energy savings while minimizing electricity consumption. Multiple trends are driving the global adoption of heat pumps, creating a significant business opportunity for heating equipment and component manufacturers to collaborate to improve device performance and sustainability. TE Connectivity (TE) offers a broad portfolio of connector and relay solutions made with ecofriendly materials that are space-saving and have ingress protection rated sealing capabilities

PRODUCTS

Grace Inertia Connectors

The defining feature of these connectors is an inertia locking mechanism that locks the connector into place when the circuit is completed. This feature can improve mating reliability and reduce the need for complicated inspection processes.

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Power Triple LOCK Connectors

The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector system delivers consistent, reliable power and signal connections with multiple integrated locking features. The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connectors are differentiated by their 3 complementary locking mechanisms, providing 3-in-1 reliability.

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Economy Power 2.5 Connectors

Compact Economy Power 2.5 (EP 2.5) connectors are designed for easy assembly of space limited low power and signal systems. The connectors feature polarization tabs to prevent post misalignment, audible positive latching to ensure complete mating, and low insertion force (LIF) contacts for ergonomic assembly.

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Micro MATE-N-LOK connectors

The Micro MATE-N-LOK 3mm connector system offers customizable wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and panel mount power connectors. All Micro MATE-N-LOK connectors contain a positive latching mechanism to prevent unmating and have many optional features, including a choice of contact type, material flammability rating, and housing configuration.

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FASTON Terminals

FASTON tabs and receptacles comprise a family of quick connect terminals that offer high processing rate, low applied cost, and consistent contact reliability. The family includes straight and flag quick disconnect receptacles, wire crimp tabs, printed circuit board (PCB) tabs, and board mount tabs.

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Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors

Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors are the industry standard power connector for a variety of applications, including appliances, industrial machinery, and building equipment. Engineers value these connectors for design versatility and TE continues to introduce innovative Universal MATE-N-LOK products to solve the latest power design challenges.

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VAL-U-LOK Connectors

The VAL-U-LOK product line features 4.20mm pitch wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and panel mount connectors developed to help achieve manufacturing savings without sacrificing performance. Standard VAL-U-LOK connectors have a 9A maximum current rating intended for low power applications, including small appliances and lighting.

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Positive Lock Terminals

Positive Lock terminals and housings are differentiated by their low insertion force (LIF) locking receptacles that offer easy assembly and reliable tab mating. The Positive Lock receptacle achieves high retention force while maintaining LIF by securely locking onto a hole in the mating tab. They provide the assembler with an audible and mechanical “snap” when the terminal is correctly seated, ensuring proper assembly - even in hard-to-reach places.

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RESOURCES

Heat Pump Article

Heat Pump Article

Heat Pump Infographic

Heat Pump Infographic

Heat Pump Solution Guide

Heat Pump Solution Guide

VIDEOS

Heat Pump Quality Component Solutions

Heat Pump Design Challenges & Component Solutions