Hypertronics
Announces Extension of
HyperGrip® Plastic
Circular
Connectors Product Line
HyperGrip Meets Demanding
Medical Device Requirements
Hudson, MA (April
23, 2007) –
Hypertronics Corporation,
a leading provider of
high performance electrical
connectors and interconnect
solutions announced today
the expansion of their
patent pending HyperGrip
product line. Driven by
overwhelming customer
demand, the expanded product
line now offers more configurations,
including connectors with
19 (HG3), 33 (HG4), or
80 (HG6) pin positions
to complement the growing
12 pin position connector
(HG2). Designed specifically
for the medical industry,
HyperGrip is a user-configurable
circular connector which
is color-coded and customer-keyable
for accurate and quick
connections on medical
equipment. This unique
HyperGrip keying system
allows customers greater
freedom and diversity
to build connectors with
six different keying options
from a set of common components,
thereby reducing cost,
lead time and inventory.
All HyperGrip sizes include
an option for IP67 level
sealing protecting the
product when immersed
in water to a depth of
1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
Also unique to HyperGrip
is the front or rear panel
mount receptacle design
which allows the user
to mount the harness assembly
from inside or outside
of the device enclosure.
“This product
line extension will more
completely address the
needs of the medical market”
said Tom Kannally, Medical
Industry Manager for Hypertronics.
“HyperGrip now offers
customers the freedom
to choose different pin
counts as well as mounting
options, sealing and Hypertronics
unique customer keyable
design”.
HyperGrip is designed
to meet medical industry
requirements such as finger-proofing
to IEC60601, flammability
rated to UL94 V0, and
is compatible with most
sterilization requirements.
HyperGrip also incorporates
the legendary performance
of the Hypertac® contact
technology which provides
high mating cycle, low
insertion force and the
high reliability required
for the medical market.
About Hypertronics
Corporation
Hypertronics, based in
Hudson, Massachusetts,
has been a leader in the
design, manufacturing
and distribution of specialty
connectors for the electronics
industry since 1970. Its
Hypertac® technology
is renowned for delivering
unfailing performance
in high-reliability applications
in the medical, military/aerospace,
test and measurement and
industrial market segments.
The company offers a wide
range of standard catalog
products as well as custom-designed
connectors for more specific
application needs and
performance requirements.
Hypertronics is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Smiths
Group (UK:SMIN), a multinational
company headquartered
in London, UK. More information
about Hypertronics products
and solution offerings
can be found at www.hypertronics.com.
For more information,
please contact:
Neelangi Gunasekera
– Marketing Communications
Manager, Hypertronics
Tel.: +1 978 568 0451
x370, Email: ngunasekera@hypertronics.com
Aubrey Valley
– Marketing Communications
Specialist, Hypertronics
Tel.: +1 978 568 0451
x343, Email: aubrey.valley@hypertronics.com
Tom Kannally_Industry
Manager - Medical, Hypertronics
Tel.: +1 978 568 0451
x341, Email: tkannally@hypertronics.com
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