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Bulgin Circular Automation Connectors

November 19, 2024
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The M-Series Buccaneer range has been designed to offer flexible connectivity solutions for a variety of industrial automation applications. With metal and plastic variants, these rugged and robust interconnects are ideal for industries requiring secure and reliable connections.

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The Bulgin M-Series and Push-Pull Connectors range are the ideal connectivity solution for industrial automation technologies that require fast, secure and reliable connections with a high degree of environmental protection. The M-series circular connectors offer the industry standard M5, M8, M12 (including X-Code), M16 & M23 threads in addition to panel mount receptacles, overmolded cable variants and power/signal distribution units.

Suitable for industry applications including factory automation, robotics, manufacturing, process control, medical, food & beverage processing, and industrial network. The Bulgin Push-Pull Connectors includes X-series and Y-series are suitable for high-reliability and high-quality applications in medical, instrumentation, military, and communications, where a fast method to connect / disconnect is required. They are manufactured to prevent accidental disconnects with a simple but fast strong-locking mechanism.

Overview:

  • Available types: M5, M8, M12, M16 & M23
  • Reliable sensor, actuator and data connectivity solutions
  • Straight and right angled configurations
  • Quick and secure screw coupling mechanism
  • Backwards compatible versions
  • Available as field attachable connectors, receptacles or with overmolded cables
  • Plastic and Metal Variants
  • Ratings from 1A, 30V ac/dc up to 8A, 250V ac/dc
  • Overmolded cables PVC & PUR
  • IP67 Rating
  • Cable lengths from 1m - 15m
  • A, B and D Coding Options
  • Power Distribution Units Available

Applications:

  • Factory Automation
  • Robotics
  • Measurement & Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing & Machine Tools
  • Process Control Systems
  • Medical
  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Industrial Network

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Bulgin Circular Power Connector Range

October 7, 2024
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A full range of IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69K rated environmentally sealed circular power connectors designed to provide secure, robust and watertight connections in heavy duty, industrial & harsh environment applications. Each series has a flex cable connector, in-line flex cable connector and bulkhead panel mounting options - overmolded cable versions are also available for certain series.

With a wide choice of ruggedized plugs and receptacles offering 2 to 32 poles, popular power ratings including 250V, 277V up to 600V 32A and screw, solder or crimp terminations and metal or plastic connector housings, the Buccaneer power connector range provides the ideal interconnect solution to many design problems.

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Bulgin 4000 Series Buccaneer

August 19, 2024
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Buccaneer for Power

Bulgin is pleased to announce the 4000 Series – Over Moulded assemblies. These assemblies expand on the already successful 4000 Series and provide even greater flexibility for designs and applications.

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Building on the standard 4000 series power connectors, this new range of assemblies offers:

  • Right Angle connectivity for a wider range of applications
  • Increased longevity of the connector and assembly because of the over moulded cable
  • Pre-wired for easier installation
  • New Panel Mount connector for mating with flex cable connectors
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Bulgin 4000 Series - Single Pair Ethernet Buccaneer

August 19, 2024
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Buccaneer for Data

Bulgin is pleased to announce the 4000 Series – Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). The 4000 Series - Single Pair Ethernet joins the Circular Data Connector family, it is available in Flex variations, Front and Rear Panel Mounts, and 1m, 2m, 3m and 5m cable lengths in 22 and 26 AWG options.

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The Single Pair Ethernet follows the 10BASE-T1L protocol, with uninterrupted IP communication from servers and the cloud down to the device level. SPE can supply power as well as data transfer in sophisticated industrial IoT implementations using power over Dataline.- It is compact, robust connector, with a thinner cable diameter making the 4000 SPE suitable for harsh environments. SPE is a flexible technology and can be customized to suit many different applications. Patch cord lengths, transmission speeds and network topologies can all be adjusted to suit the majority of situations. SPE can be used in controlled industrial settings for machinery and sensor connections, such as real time conditioning monitoring. Vision systems in smart agriculture can benefit from SPE for its real time delivery of data and customization capabilities. SPE also can be used in vehicle cabling for autonomous vehicles and an enabler for industry 4.0.

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Bulgin Circular Fiber Connector Range

July 23, 2024
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The Bulgin Circular Fiber Connector range offer high quality and reliable fiber connectivity solutions. Suitable for use in industries such as, military, mining, marine, outdoor broadcast, FTTX (fibre to the x), server room engineering, civil engineering, marine, aviation and rail applications.

4000 Series - Simplex LC Fiber Buccaneer

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6000 Series - Duplex LC Fiber Buccaneer

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5000 Series - Expanded Beam

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The 5000 Series Expanded Beam Connector range provides a high performance and a simple termination process. This allows for a rapid in-field termination and repair where inserts and termination kits are available. Moreover, the newly designed cable management system prevents fibers and cable to be twisted and their corresponding performance loss.

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Bulgin 20 Series Waterproof USB Connectors

June 27, 2024
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Buccanear For Data - IP67 USB Waterproof Connectors

Bulgin announce the launch of Waterproof USB Connectors. The Series 20 range of connectors builds on their existing rugged range of USB connectors.

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Features:

  • .76μm (micrometer) gold contact plating for reliable and repeated connections
  • IP67 rated (when mated or with the sealing cap fitted)
  • Connections Including USB A, USB B, USB C, and Mini USB all available
  • Molded Backshells for Durability
  • Plastic and Metal Rear Panel Mount Cable Variants Available
  • Plastic and Metal Sealing Caps Available
  • Standard Lengths are 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 5 Meters
  • USB A Cable Assembly PXP0020 Available to Mate with USB A Panel Mount Variants

The 20 Series Waterproof USB Connector range, in conjunction with their other panel mount USB connectors, gives engineers and users the opportunity to protect critical components.

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Bulgin Circular Data Connectors Range

May 14, 2024

The dust and waterproof Data Buccaneer range includes a wide variety of sealed circular connectors designed specifically for Ethernet, USB (including mini-usb and micro-usb), USB-C and SMB applications.

Our sealed RJ45 Ethernet connector solutions meet Cat 5e requirements for data rates up to 100Mhz and are suited to a wide variety of industrial & harsh environment applications.

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Bulgin 7/8” Series Circular Automation Connector

February 2, 2024

Protected Connections for Durable Applications - Bulgin is proud to introduce a new line of Buccaneer connectors: the 7/8” Circular Automation Connector Series. A Rugged, Versatile Connector Series for Demanding Applications.

The 7/8" Series Circular Automation Connectors provide rugged and field-proven performance. Available as Flex Body or Right-Angled variants, they are provided with or without cable. Either as a Field-Terminated variant with a screw terminal connection or as overmoulded connectors with predetermined cable.

Prepare for the worst-case scenario in the field with extra protection on important device connections. With precise and sturdy pin contacts and water- and dirt-resistant seals, Bulgin’s line of circular automation connectors and cable assemblies provide design engineers with the best components to withstand chemical, thermal, and electrical stresses. Our line of connectors also resists the long-term effects of corrosion and mechanical vibration. Electronic designs intended for use in harsh environments can rely on secure connections that ensure long-time product safety and durability. Through our innovative interconnect products, we make it easy to keep any application protected.

Key Features:

  • Available with 3, 4 & 5 Contacts
  • Wire Gauge 16-20 AWG
  • High degree of environmental protection - IP67 rated
  • Available in Right-Angle, Flex Body and Front Panel Mount
  • Secure & reliable screw-locking mechanism
  • Insulation resistance 100 megohms minimum
  • Accepts contact size 1.3 mm (up to 17 amps gold, up to 8 amps tin)
  • Operating at temperatures -25°C to +85°C
  • Voltage: 300V
  • Robust PUR over-moulded cables

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Bulgin 600 Series of Ethernet Buccaneer Connectors

January 8, 2024

Bulgin’s 600 Series Ethernet Connectors are commercial grade, built for critical applications within heavy industrial harsh environments. These Circular Data Connectors guarantee uninterrupted data flow for industrial process control applications, reducing downtime and streamlining various operations, including quality control, engineering, material handling, precision assembly, and testing.

The 600 Series is pivotal in telecommunication applications, ranging from data centers to defense communications, local area networks (LANs), plus more. These IP68-rated circular data connectors ensure reliable data communication within networks while facilitating efficient data transfer and enabling cloud computing. Additionally, they support various aerospace, military, and industrial applications in challenging conditions, including outdoor communication systems. With enhanced EMI shielding, easy installation and secure connections, this winning combination protects where it matters.

Voice, video, and data services are protected in harsh environments with the 600 Series, ensuring reliable performance when there is no room for error in vital operations.

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Bulgin Industry Applications for Renewable Energy

September 25, 2023

Bulgin is widely recognised as a leading manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors & components.

With 100 years of experience in the industry, Bulgin continues to innovate & develop products & services to cater for its global customer base across a variety of markets.

Renewable energy technologies operate in some of the harshest environments on the planet. Extreme temperatures, UV exposure, vibrations & water all pose complex challenges in establishing & keeping renewable energy systems operational. With more moving parts than other renewable energy systems, wind turbines in particular require extremely robust connectors to cope with such extreme conditions.

Thoroughly tested & designed specifically to operate reliably in harsh conditions, Bulgin’s rugged power & data connectors are the ideal solutions for green & renewable energy applications including wind & solar energy systems.

Applications:

  • Solar Power Inverters
  • Wind Turbine Vibration
  • Monitoring System
  • Solar Lighting Panels
  • Solar Water Pump Controller
  • Solar Battery Enclosures
  • Solar PV Combiner Boxes

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