Souriau Sunbank: Rugged Connectors for Demanding Utilities and Energy Industry
GK Services
By overmoulding it is possible to prevent water ingress completely, even if the cable jacket is breached.
The global energy and utilities infrastructure is an important and evolving entity.? Year on year, there are new concerns; from integrating renewables to ensuring a reliable grid structure.? Energy and utilities engineers require robust solutions.? This is where Souriau Sunbank’s UTS, UTSX and UTGX series of connectors, overmoulded by GK Services Limited play a part.
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Built to Withstand Harsh Environments:
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UTS & UTSX Series: ?Are known for their lightweight design and impressive 250 mating cycles, the UTSX series is ideal for outdoor applications. Its IP68/69K rating guarantees protection against water ingress, dust, and even continuous underwater immersion. This makes it perfect for Water Utility applications, where a robust flood resistant solution is paramount.
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UTGX Series: Taking durability a step further, the UTGX series boasts a lifespan of up to 27 years. It's built to handle the harshest conditions, including routine pressure washing, shock, and UV exposure. This makes it suitable for demanding applications like substations, offshore wind farms, and industrial process control systems.
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Safety and Design Flexibility:
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The UTGX, UTSX and UTS series comply with IEC and UL standards, ensuring operator and installer safety. Their easy-grip design and one-third bayonet coupling mechanism provide a secure connection with an audible and tactile click, offering peace of mind in critical environments.
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Furthermore, all the series offer multiple contact layouts, including hybrid power/signal and hybrid copper/fibre configurations. This allows for design flexibility, accommodating various signal and power transmission needs within a single connector.
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Benefits for global Engineers:
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Reduced Downtime: The exceptional durability of UTS, UTSX and UTGX series minimises the risk of ingress & connection failures, leading to less downtime for maintenance and repairs.
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Enhanced Safety: Their robust design and secure coupling mechanism prioritize operator safety during installation and maintenance.
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Simplified System Design: The presence of hybrid layouts streamlines system design by incorporating power and signal transmission within a single connector.
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Long-Term Reliability: With lifespans exceeding two decades, these connectors offer a cost-effective solution for the global evolving utilities and energy infrastructure.
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Conclusion:
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Souriau Sunbank's UTS, UTSX and UTGX series offer engineers a reliable and versatile solution for connecting critical systems in the demanding utilities and energy sector. Their combination of ruggedness, safety, and design flexibility makes them ideal for a wide range of applications, ensuring efficient and safe operations for years to come.
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Discover Souriau Sunbank with GK Services
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GK are an Authorised Distributor & stockists of Souriau UTS, UTSX and UTGX connectors.? For more information on how Souriau-Sunbank can help protect your equipment, contact us on +44 (0) 1582 472747 [email protected].