Z-Wrap Connector
Z-Wrap Elastomeric Connector
Z-Wrap Connector Elements are made of tightly spaced wire filaments formed around a rectangular silicone core which, when compressed, make electrical contact. They have economic and performance benefits in special situations where traditional mechanical connectors are disadvantaged. They can be insulated on two sides for electrical isolation.
To specify a custom Z-Wrap Connector for your application, please complete a drawing template or contact us directly.
Z-Wrap Features & Benefits
Wire Metallurgy
We maintain a stock of the following wire types:
- Z-Alloy
- Gold Plated Copper
- Gold
We are able to build connector elements with almost any wire and will respond to special requests for materials such as Chromel, Alumel, Inconel, etc… We will also work with wire supplied by our customers, as long as the material is continuous. We also work with conductive polymer fibers.
Rubber Core
Dimensions and Tolerances
The minimum standard dimensions and typical tolerances are:
Length: 0.50 mm +/- 0.250 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.010
Height: 0.50 mm +/- 0.125 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.005
Width: 0.50 mm +/- 0.125 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.005
The maximum standard dimensions and typical tolerances are:
Length: 20 cm +/- 0.250 or 8.00 inches +/- 0.010
Height: 19 cm +/- 0.125 or 7.50 inches +/- 0.005
Width: 19 cm +/- 0.125 or 7.50 inches +/- 0.005
Wire Size and Pitch
The standard, in-stock diameter wire used for Z-Axis connector elements is 0.05 mm (0.002 inch). We are able to build connector elements with almost any size or shape wire (such as ribbon) and will respond to special requests for wire or ribbon as thin as 0.01078 mm (0.0007 inch).
The pitch of wires for most Z-Axis connector elements is 0.10 or 0.125mm (0.004 or 0.005 inch). We are able to offer closer or wider spacing depending on the requirements of the application. We are able to group wires on a repeatable basis and can place wires accurately from a reference edge or other physical feature.