Meet Glow Wire requirements
Several connector housing and header styles and configurations are available in a special Glow Wire compatible material. Included are wire-to-wire solutions in panel mount, free hanging, and wire-to-board connectors in vertical or right angle options with different centerline spacing and current ratings available. Additional design configurations include circular, flanged, sealed, and colored housings to provide a solution for nearly every application in household appliances, such as electric motors, reliable heating, and cooling elements. Glow Wire is a test required by IEC/EN 60335-1 5th Edition: Household and Similar Appliances – Safety. This standard became a requirement in 2001 for home appliance devices sold in Europe. Therefore, it is of primary relevance in this region, but Asia Pacific and American companies also need to comply to serve global appliance manufacturers.
Product Features
Glow Wire Capable Connectors
- 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
Glow Wire Testing (GWT)
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.
Glow Wire Capable Connectors
Featured Products
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5mm Power Key Connectors
Offers wire-to-board connectors consisting of plug housings for wire and PCB header assemblies, with compact design with a 20.7 mm mated height with terminal position assistance.
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Economy Power Connectors
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.
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GRACE INERTIA 2.5 Connectors
TE’s next generation GRACE INERTIA connectors with 2.5mm pitch feature advanced design concepts to facilitate more stable, reliable and durable connection.
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Power Double Lock Connectors
Available in wire-to-wire, free-hanging, panel mount and wire-to-board configurations.
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Power Triple Lock Connectors
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).
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Signal Double Lock Connectors
Compact, single row connectors available in both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations.
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Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
A robust, highly reliable connector that uses a combination of pins and sockets in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance.
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VAL-U-LOK Connectors
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 maximum voltage rating of 600 VAC.
TE Connectivity is committed toward providing a range of products to help appliance customers meet the flammability requirements of IEC 60335-1.
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Additional Applications
Fans and hoods
Microwave ovens
Water heaters and boilers
Vending machines
