Anderson power pole connectors

[Bochek]

Any suggestions on the best place to buy Anderson PowerPole connectors? i need them in 12awg wire size.

Thanks
- Bochek

[Al Skierkiewicz]

The Anderson Power Products come in smaller sizes and we have used the 35 and 45 amp connectors for many years. You can find them at Terminal Supply or West Mountain Radio. West Mountain also sells a great ratcheting crimper.

[Ralph Lambert]

We got our last batch from Powerwerx.com. They also carry the 15 amp connectors. I also recommend the West Mountain crimper.

[Jeff Waegelin]

As a design engineer for Anderson, I can tell you there are a couple ways to buy our connectors. The first is our online store, at http://store.andersonpower.com/. You can also find a local distributor by clicking your region on this map.

The standard FRC battery connector is what we call the "SB 50", which is our smallest multi-pole connector. Our part number 6331G2W (which says is for #10 contacts) will also accept a #12 wire.

If you're looking for something smaller, the Powerpole line (which I think may be what you were asking about?) has 30 and 45 amp varieties, both of which can be ordered with a #12 contact.

If you want more information, we have catalogs and datasheets available to browse. Hope this helps!

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by Ralph Lambert

We got our last batch from Powerwerx.com. They also carry the 15 amp connectors. I also recommend the West Mountain crimper.

I've had great success buying them from Powerwerx. They have a lot of colors.

[Bob Steele]

We have purchased these connectors from Helmar for the last two years and are very happy with the price and with the service. (these are the battery connectors.... but they have others also.)

https://www.helmarparts.com/ProductD...uctCode=6331G1

Do you guys use this crimper

http://www.westmountainradio.com/PWRcrimp.htm

to do your crimping on the battery terminals? Do you have to use one of the accessory dies or do you use the 45 pound setting?

thanks
R

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Bob,
The 50 amp pins use a different crimper. However the battery plugs we get appear to be done on a machine. The contacts come on a reel.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Bob,
The 50 amp pins use a different crimper. However the battery plugs we get appear to be done on a machine. The contacts come on a reel.

Al,

You're right - the KOP battery plug contacts are all machine crimped. There is a hand tool we sell designed specifically for those contacts, but it's pretty pricey ($200+). Don't know if there are any cheaper alternatives out there.

[Mike9966]

Say Jeff,
I'm wondering about something. I've heard that there are 2 different grades of housing for the powerpole line using the 15,30, and 45 amp terminals. One is supposed to have a tougher plastic housing supposedly.
Can you comment on that?

Thanks
Mike

Originally Posted by Jeff Waegelin

As a design engineer for Anderson, I can tell you there are a couple ways to buy our connectors. The first is our online store, at http://store.andersonpower.com/. You can also find a local distributor by clicking your region on this map.

The standard FRC battery connector is what we call the "SB 50", which is our smallest multi-pole connector. Our part number 6331G2W (which says is for #10 contacts) will also accept a #12 wire.

If you're looking for something smaller, the Powerpole line (which I think may be what you were asking about?) has 30 and 45 amp varieties, both of which can be ordered with a #12 contact.

If you want more information, we have catalogs and datasheets available to browse. Hope this helps!

[Joe Johnson]

I know I purchased them from McMaster (or a knock off of them) but I couldn't find the part number when I went to their website.

Anybody else know if they still carry them?

Joe J.

[AJ R]

McMaster still carries them.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#power-connectors/=5gmmw8
They are on page 766.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Mike,
You may be thinking of the connector type. There are HD terminals that make a locking condition when mated rather than the simple wiping of the standard contacts. There is no difference in current handling just a much more robust connection. We have used the McMaster contacts in the past but are much happier with the Power Pole.

[Mr. Lim]

Fellow Canadians:

http://rosspar.com/

Please mention to them that you are using them on a FIRST robot!

[Mike9966]

Hi Al,
Well, no, I had heard from a fellow ham that there were different plastics, or perhaps a heavier wall in some of the housing that hold the 15-45 amp units. I was hoping since Jeff worked there he would know.

I've always been very happy with them since I started using the proper crimper. They are on every thing 12volt I own practically. Very handy.

73
Mike
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Mike,
You may be thinking of the connector type. There are HD terminals that make a locking condition when mated rather than the simple wiping of the standard contacts. There is no difference in current handling just a much more robust connection. We have used the McMaster contacts in the past but are much happier with the Power Pole.

[Jon Stratis]

Since it sounds like several people here have experience with them... how do you secure them to your board/robot? We have several hooked together, and it seems like the mounting holes that are formed between two of them are sized for a size 2 screw, which isn't in our normal stock. In fact, the smallest diameter we have easily available is a 4-40. I'm hesitant to use that, in case it breaches the housing wall and causes a short.

The other option we're considering is a simple bracket to hold the connectors down. While it would be easy to make and work without a problem... it wouldn't look as nice as using screws in the provided holes - and we're working this year to have the cleanest, coolest, best looking electrical system yet. That reminds me... i need to take some teaser pictures tomorrow...