[Al Skierkiewicz]

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<R40> All active PD Board branch circuits shall be wired with appropriately sized wire:

The branch circuit may include intermediate elements such as COTS connectors, splices, COTS flexible/rolling/sliding contacts, and COTS slip rings, as long as the entire electrical pathway is via appropriately gauged conductors.

We have used Anderson 45 amp connectors for many years and connect most motors using them. In addition they can be snapped together in a variety of ways to form multipin connectors for detachable assemblies. Should you choose to use these, be aware that they can be assembled in a manner that allows only one orientation to connection.