Enhance Safety with Glow Wire Tested Connectors for Electrical Applications
A variety of connector housing and header styles are available in glow wire-compatible materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards. These include wire-to-wire solutions in panel mount and free-hanging configurations, as well as wire-to-board connectors in vertical or right-angle options with various centerline spacing and current ratings. Additional design options—such as circular, flanged, sealed, and colored housings—offer versatile solutions for household appliances, including electric motors and reliable heating and cooling elements. Glow wire testing, mandated by IEC/EN 60335-1 5th edition since 2001, is a critical safety requirement for home appliances sold in Europe. While primarily relevant in this region, compliance is also essential for companies in Asia Pacific and the Americas that serve global appliance manufacturers.
Product Features
- Glow Wire Ignition Test (GWIT) of at least 775°C
- Requires tests to be conducted on three material plates in order to satisfy the IEC 60335-1 5th Edition
- Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) of at least 850°C and GWT NF tested
- Reduces time and expense associated with end product testing on molded parts
- Offered in V2 and/or V0 Glow Wire material capable
- An adaptable and versatile product line that can be used in a large range of applications
Flame Retardant Connectors with GTW Certification
Our Glow Wire products comply with industry requirements. We evaluate product performance through severe tests and meet the specifications of the IEC Glow Wire Test on material flammability and fire resistance. The test can be done on end products, raw material test plates, products that are used by a person, or products that work on their own.
Featured Products
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Offers wire-to-board connectors consisting of plug housings for wire and PCB header assemblies, with a compact design with a 20.7 mm mated height with terminal position assistance. 5mm Power Key connectors optimize power circuits of home appliances. |
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A single-row crimp connector system comprised of plug housings, contacts, and headers, based on a 2.5 mm centerline (0.098" pitch), providing a very compact solution. Economy power connectors are suited for board power delivery when space is limited. |
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Explore TE's GRACE INERTIA connectors with 2.5mm pitch feature advanced design concepts to facilitate more stable, reliable and durable connection. |
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Designed with power and signal applications rated at 600 VAC/VDC and up to 20A with additional features, such as TPA (terminal position assurance device) and CPA (connector position assurance). Power Triple Lock connectors offer three-in-one locking, various colors, materials, and keying options, and ratings to 20A. |
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Power double lock connectors consist of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts, and PC board pin headers. Available in wire-to-wire, free-hanging, panel mount, and wire-to-board configurations. |
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Single double-lock connectors support positive loading of contacts in the housing and prevent contacts from being mated halfway. SDL Connectors are compact, single-row connectors available in both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. |
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A robust, highly reliable connector that uses a combination of pins and sockets in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance. Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors offer circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed, and colored housings. |
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Offers wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections with contacts on a .165” [4.20mm] centerline pitch, with current ratings up to 9 A per line and a maximum voltage rating of 600 VAC. VAL-U-LOK connectors offer wire-to-wire, wire-to-panel, and wire-to-board configurations. |
5mm Power Key Connectors
Economy Power Connectors
GRACE INERTIA 2.5 Connectors 
Power Triple Lock Connectors
Power Double Lock Connectors
Signal Double Lock Connectors 
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
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TE Connectivity is committed toward providing a range of products to help appliance customers meet the flammability requirements of IEC 60335-1.
- Glow Wire Capable Connectors,
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