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Consists metal or
impact-proof plastic. Specific properties are
achieved adding other metals.
Kriechstrecke 160
164
166
Creepage current Current which flows the surface
of insert between two live metal
parts, especially the insert is
contaminated conductive deposits
(dust, moisture).
Abdeckkappe 43
Creepage distance The shortest distance between live
parts the surface inserts. They also protect
the contact from environmental
influences.
Kriechstrom 166
Crimp barrel crimp barrel into which one or
more conductors are placed. Major considerations are
the contact resistance, mating forces,
insertion frequency, the upper
temperature limit and environmental
influences.
Crimphulse 89, 90
Crimp barrel, closed crimp barrel which closed
before crimping.
Kontaktfläche
Copper alloy Metal alloys consisting mostly of
copper.Glossary and Index 211
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Contact material The selection the materials (in
most cases copper copper alloys)
depends the desired connector
properties.
Kontakt-
oberfläche
175
Contact zone The physically active area for
current flow between two contacts.
Kontaktaus-
fiihrung
Contact surface Surface finishes for constant, low
contact resistance.
Crimphiilse,
geschlossen
90
Crimp barrel, open
B-fonn crimping
A crimp barrel which open before
crimping. can
be crimped with crimping tool. All
elevations and recesses the insert
are taken into account.
Kupfer-
legierung
175
Cover Used cover portion housing
when open.
Crimphulse,
offen
89
.
Kontakt-
halterung
Contact spacing Distance between the contacts Kontaktraster
Contact style There are several kinds and shapes
of contacts, such male, female,
forked and hermaphroditic contacts. These
distances provide protection from
flashovers.
Kontaktmaterial 175
Contact retainer Device the contact the insert
which holds the contacts the
insert
