High-Voltage Coaxial Connectors, Assembly, and Testing
Connectors
APELC sells, assembles, and tests multiple sizes and styles of coaxial high-voltage quick disconnect cable connectors for voltages up to 700 kV. Exceptionally rugged and precision machined, our high-voltage quick disconnects are designed to address and meet customers’ very specific requirements while easing management of bulky, heavy duty, high-voltage cables. High-voltage quick disconnects are a standard with APELC Marx Generators and other high-voltage equipment.
Connector Features:
- Nickel plated brass or aluminum construction
- Quick disconnect/connect with independent electrical and mechanical connections
- Integrated strain relief
- High conductivity canted spring contacts for ground and center conductor
- Safety options
- High visibility connection indication ring
- Integrated locking set screw
Assembly & Testing
In addition to supplying custom connectors, APELC provides full assembly and testing, even with connectors from other suppliers, to ensure customers receive a high-quality product that meets exacting requirements. We can:
- Terminate the cable to your specifications and applications
- Terminate cables with connectors from another supplier
- Acquire the cable or work with one supplied by the customer
- Provide testing services that include, but are not limited to:
– High precision length cutting and measurement, within 1 ns of the specified electrical length
– Hi-pot testing currently up to +80 kV DC
– Vacuum seal testing for the receptacle side
– Custom receptacle designs
– Full testing reporting
Follow our ISO-9001:2015 cable assembly and testing process, step-by-step.
APELC Connectors
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| CABLE TYPE | DC RATING | IMPEDANCE | CABLE OD | APELC APPLICATION |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG-213/214 | 40 KV | 50 OHMS | .405 Inch | Charge and Trigger | |
| DS 2214 | 75 KV | 46 OHMS | .650 Inch | Charge and pulse output | |
| DS 2042 | 230 KV | 46 OHMS | 1.225 Inch | Pulse output | |
| DS 2134 | 200 KV | 68 OHMS | .850 Inch | Pulse output | |
| DS 2158* | 250 KV | 41 OHMS | 1.52 Inch | Pulse output | |
| DS 2245 | 25 KV | 12.5 OHMS | .620 Inch | Trigger and pulse output | |
| DS 2077** | 300 KV | 70 OHMS | 1.5 Inch | Pulse output | |
| RG 220 | 100 KV | 50 OHMS | 1.120 Inch | Charge and pulse output | |
| RG 217 | 50 KV | 50 OHMS | 0.545 Inch | Pulse delivery and high voltage charging | |
| DS 2121 | 150 KV | 50 OHMS | 0.625 Inch | Pulse delivery and high voltage charging |
*DS 2158 cable discontinued from manufacturer. **DS 2077-1 option available
CHOOSE THE PERFECT FIT
For information on the right connector solutions for your application, contact us today.
