Another essential guideline in caring and handling of cable assemblies is preventing incorrect over-torque coupling.

Recommended Coupling Torque

Incorrect coupling torque can produce inaccurate measurements and over-torque coupling can damage test devices, adapters, and test ports. Torque wrenches should be utilized to for all Mate / De-Mate processes. (See Table II for recommended coupling torque values.)

                       Table II Recommended Coupling Torque

Look to our Torque Wrenches to avoid this problem.

Now that we have some guided information on Interface cleanliness, let’s continue with Interface Gauging.

Did you Know…

Incorrect center pin depths can produce inaccurate measurements and in the case of protruding center pins can damage test devices, adapters, and test ports. Frequent interface gauging can detect gauging problems before they ruin mating devices.(See Table I for Connector Interface Pin Depths)

Table I Connector Interface Pin Depths

LET’S BEGIN with Connector Interfaces

Interface Cleanliness is essential in caring and handling of your cable assemblies.Clean Interfaces prolong connector life and produce more accurate, repeatable measurements. The use of connector end-caps to protect test cables and adapters when not in use is recommended. Follow these few guidelines to ensure that you are properly and carefully handling your connectors.

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