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UltraLoc™ Connectors provide a secure connection – no safety wire required!

UltraLoc™ Connectors

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EXPERIENCE FREEDOM

Self-locking connectors are designed with a robust, tool-less locking mechanism that ensures a secure connection WITHOUT the need for safety wiring!

Built for high-reliability military and aerospace applications, our new connectors specifically address the pain points of crowded avionics bays, high labor costs and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk from standard aerospace connectors. Through standardizing these self-locking connectors, maintenance centers and OEMs can guarantee rapid, highly secure coaxial connections while permanently removing the operational headaches of standard safety wire.

Compatible with standard jacks, UltraLoc connectors are available in bulk straight and right-angle forms for HN, N and TNC types and also as pre-manufactured and fully-tested assemblies. 

 

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How we're making your job easier. 

 

Tool-less locking

This simple, intuitive, and highly secure locking mechanism does not require specialized tools for engagement or disengagement and eliminates the need for traditional safety wiring. This significantly reduces installation maintenance, directly lowers total cost of ownership for operators, and removes the risk of foreign object debris caused by improperly secured safety wire.

Default locked state

The mechanism is designed so locking is ensured as the default state when the connector is not being actively interfaced with by a user. An operator cannot leave the connector electrically connected but unlocked, supporting more reliable operational safety.

Positive tactile feedback

Provides a physical sensation as the connection locks into place during installation. This helps reduce the chance of human error leading to an unlocked connection, especially in poorly lit or difficult-to-reach areas.

Single gloved-hand operation

Allows for quick and easy hand tightening without specialized tools. This is highly advantageous in crowded avionics bays where access is restricted, enabling technicians to easily mate and unmate connections.

M39012-compatible*

Applicable form, fit, and function.

Designed to integrate into current systems without major redesigns. The connectors maintain or exceed the high-frequency electrical performance characteristics, including VSWR and insertion loss, of standard M39012 connectors for 50-ohm coaxial cable across specified frequency ranges.

*Contact PIC for more information.

Aerospace-grade durability

Constructed to withstand harsh military and aerospace environments, including temperatures from -65°C to +165°C, vibration, shock, and exposure to common aerospace fluids. They provide repeatable electrical and mechanical performance for a minimum of 500 mating cycles and feature nickel plating.

 

The UltraLoc connector family.

Select a connector style to view the available item numbers and its intended installation profile. Our new UltraLoc connectors are designed to seamlessly replace current standard versions, and in combination with our Ultralite UH44193, UH22089 and UH67163 cables, provide ultimate time and weight savings.

HN Straight

A self-locking HN configuration for direct, inline cable routing where the installation allows a straight connector profile.

Item number Fits cable
150104-SL UH44193
150404-SL UH22089
150504-SL UH67163
HN Straight UltraLoc connector fit guide

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ULTRALOC?

YOU DECIDE!

Contact us today to see how we can help make your job easier with our new UltraLoc technology and engineer a tailor-made solution that works for your application. 

 

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