How to Choose the Best Cable Connector: A Comprehensive Guide to Onanon’s Off-the-Shelf Solutions

Val Chepurny / July 29, 2024
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How to Choose the Best Cable Connector: A Comprehensive Guide to Onanon’s Off-the-Shelf Solutions

When selecting the right cable connector for your needs, it’s important to consider the specific requirements of your application, especially when reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness are essential. At Onanon, we offer a range of high-quality cable connectors designed for various industries, including medical and industrial sectors. Our Off-the-Shelf connectors provide an excellent balance between versatility and affordability, helping businesses reduce development costs without sacrificing performance.

Understanding Onanon’s Off-the-Shelf Cable Connectors

The Off-the-Shelf cable connectors available at Onanon are pre-designed and readily available for broad applications. While these connectors offer limited customizations, they provide significant cost savings and can be integrated into various cable assemblies. Available in different sizes, locking mechanisms, and current capacities, these connectors are suitable for reusable or disposable applications across industries.

Below are examples of how Onanon’s Off-the-Shelf connectors are used across different sectors, particularly in medical device manufacturing:

MedLock® Ultra: High-Density Medical Connector for Critical Applications

The MedLock® Ultra is an ultra-high-density medical connector capable of handling large amounts of power and data, making it ideal for advanced medical devices. This connector can accommodate up to 146 pins, making it a preferred choice for devices that require complex signal transmission.

Client Use Case: Real-Time Cardiac Mapping

A medical device company needed a reliable, high-capacity medical connector for their real-time cardiac mapping tool, capable of handling signals transmitted from a catheter. The MedLock® Ultra’s 146-pin design provided a secure and efficient solution, ensuring accurate data transmission from the catheter during procedures.

MedLock® HD: Versatile Snap-Latch Medical Connector

The MedLock® HD is another popular medical connector from Onanon, featuring a snap-latch design and elliptical keying. With up to 62 pins, this connector is ideal for medical devices that require secure fastening and durability.

Client Use Case: Bioelectronic Device Application

A bioelectronics manufacturer selected the MedLock® HD for their device, which needed to connect securely to an ultrasound machine and provide visibility to an ingested sensor. The connector’s snap-latch mechanism ensured the connection remained secure, while the elliptical keying provided easy alignment.

Apollo: Push-Pull Medical Connector for Quick Disconnect Applications

The Apollo connector is a “Friction Fit” push-pull connector designed for applications requiring quick disconnection. Its elliptical keying feature and up to 34 pins make it suitable for various medical and industrial devices.

Client Use Case: Migraine Reduction Device

A healthcare equipment manufacturer selected the Apollo connector for their migraine-reducing device. Given the sensitive nature of the device, which is inserted into the patient’s head, they needed a medical connector that could handle the required current while maintaining secure connectivity and easy disconnection.

Pluto: Compact Push-Pull Cable Connector for Radiofrequency Cable Assemblies  

The Pluto connector is a compact, push-pull cable connector capable of handling up to 14 pins. It is lightweight and designed for applications where size and weight are critical.

Client Use Case: Radiofrequency Equipment

A biologistics company focused on regenerative treatments needed a small, lightweight, non-intimidating connector for their equipment. The Pluto connector was the perfect solution, providing a secure and compact design that fit their aesthetic and functional needs.

Neutrino: Smallest Off-the-Shelf Connector for Lightweight Applications

Onanon’s Neutrino connector is our smallest Off-the-Shelf medical connectors, designed to handle up to 10 pins. Its compact size makes it ideal for applications where space and weight are critical factors.

Client Use Case: Ventilator Machine Application

The Neutrino connector was selected by a leading medical device manufacturer for use in a ventilator machine, where its lightweight and small size helped reduce the overall weight of the handpiece, ensuring ease of use during procedures. This connector worked alongside the Apollo connector, highlighting how multiple Off-the-Shelf connectors can be combined in one assembly for maximum efficiency.

Onanon is a Medical Connector Manufacturer Offering Off-the-Shelf Cable Connectors and Custom Solutions

By integrating Onanon’s versatile, high-performance medical connectors into your projects, you can achieve reliable performance and cost savings. Whether you need a medical connector manufacturer or a cable connector manufacturer for industrial applications, Onanon’s Off-the-Shelf solutions provide a range of options to meet your specific needs.

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