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