bisco Expands Online Pricing & Inventory for Mueller Electric
bisco industries now has more online pricing and availability on electronic clips and insulators than ever before! We have recently expanded our partnership with electronic clip and connector manufacturer, Mueller Electric, to provide a streamlined online procurement experience to our customers.
Manufacturer Profile: Concord Electronics
Concord Electronics is a leading manufacturer of PCB connectors and electronic hardware. Based in New York, Concord’s manufacturing operations includes state of the art Swiss automatic screw machines, thermoplastic molding, and automated assembly. In addition to machining products in-house, Concord also controls the entire plating process. Concord Electronics’ manufacturing capabilities allow them to manufacturer small and large production runs at competitive costs and lead times.
Concord Electronics – Superior Quality
Since its beginning in 1946, Concord Electronics has gained a reputation for manufacturing products of superior quality. In fact, Concord recently received government certification for the MIL-DTL-39024/10 and the MIL-DTL-39024/11 series, and is now listed on the QPL. Concord also offers in-house testing services ranging from vibration testing to humidity cycling.
Concord Electronics Products
- Banana Plugs & Jacks
- Spacers & Standoffs
- PCB Terminals
- PC Jacks
- PC Pins
- RF Connectors
- Solder Lugs
- And more
Your Authorized Distributor for Concord Electronics
bisco industries is an authorized Concord Electronics distributor. bisco stocks thousands of Concord PCB connectors and hardware, all available for same day shipment. To find stock and get pricing on Concord Electronics’ products visit biscoind.com.
What is a Banana Plug?
Banana Plug Description
Banana plugs are one conductor (aka: single wire) electrical connectors that are traditionally used to connect wires to equipment with DC and low frequency signals. Banana plugs are male connectors that feature a tubular construction with a flared center to separate the wire post from the main connector body.
Since standard banana plugs are normally not insulated, they are only recommended for applications less than 33 volts. However, insulated banana plugs are available for use in higher current applications. One of the many benefits of using banana plugs is their safety and simplicity. Banana plugs also provide secure connections for lead wires.
Banana Plug Applications
Banana plugs’ basic design make them a connector of choice for many applications. In fact, technicians and engineers often use banana plugs in during prototyping to test circuits and connections. Common applications include medical equipment, personal computers, and aircraft navigation systems.
Top Banana Plug Manufacturers
- Abbatron (HH Smith)
- Cinch Connectivity
- Keystone Electronics
- Mueller Electric
- Pomona Electronics (Fluke)
- TE Connectivity
Learn More About Banana Plugs
To learn more about banana plugs and to configure products for your application check out these helpful resources from Abbatron and Pomona Electronics. bisco industries product specialists are also standing by to assist you. Contact a bisco representative now!
Product Spotlight: Pomona Banana Plugs and Jacks
Banana plugs are single conductor connectors used to carry DC and low-frequency signals and connect wires to equipment. Applications ranging from power supplies to multimeters typically use banana plugs. Standard banana plugs are only used for currents less than 33 volts since they have exposed metal parts. Sheathed banana plugs are rated for use with higher voltages, and are often used as multimeter test leads. Engineers and technicians use banana jacks on custom fixtures, early prototypes, and informal “one-off” projects.
Pomona Electronics – Premier Banana Plug Manufacturer
Pomona Electronics (Fluke) is a leading global manufacturer of banana plugs and jacks. Bisco is proud to be an authorized Pomona Electronics distributor and provides access to stock availability and special price requests at biscoind.com. Learn more about Pomona’s banana plugs and jacks below.
Banana Plugs
Application: Used for DC and low frequency signals in prototyping, custom fixtures, and electronics.
Feature: Safety collar insulates wire leads.
Benefit: Safer, more secure, and simplified connections for the lead wires.
Dual Banana Plugs
Application: Uses standard spacing for high and low signals from banana jacks.
Feature: Beryllium copper plug springs.
Benefit: Tight connections for a long service life, simplified connections.
Banana Jacks
Application: Used on custom fixtures, prototypes, or one-off projects. Designed for banana plugs.
Feature: Color-coded insulators isolate from panel.
Benefit: Allow color-coded test connections along with signal integrity
For more detailed technical information on Pomona banana plugs and jacks view the Pomona Electronics banana plugs and jacks catalog.
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