Plastic is an incredibly important material widely used in various industries, including industrial and consumer sectors. In the field of waterproof connectors, plastic is extensively employed to produce casings, insulators, sealing rings, and more. Undoubtedly, the ease of processing and molding plastic has brought great convenience to the development of connectors. However, plastic also has some weaknesses, such as susceptibility to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. So, what impact does UV radiation have on plastic? Do Shine Industry’s plastic industrial connectors possess UV resistance? This article will provide an explanation.
UV radiation is a common form of invisible light in nature that poses a severe challenge to plastic materials used in outdoor applications, including waterproof connectors. If a material lacks UV resistance, it may experience aging phenomena such as fading, cracking, embrittlement, and reduced strength. Therefore, connectors exposed to outdoor environments typically undergo UV resistance testing, also known as UV aging testing.
UV aging testing primarily targets plastic materials and involves various aging methods, including light aging, humid-heat aging, and hot air aging. The f1 certification is a professional certification issued by UL, an American organization, to determine the UV and rain resistance of outdoor products. The UV exposure test involves subjecting the material to 720 hours of exposure under a dual-lamp enclosed carbon arc or 1000 hours of exposure under a xenon arc. If the material’s combustion rating remains unchanged, it is deemed qualified.
Which application require UV resistance testing?
The main categories include:
Computer-related products: computers, displays, and hosts.
Precision instruments such as medical equipment.
Electronics and communication devices: mobile phones, electronic communication components, etc.
Electrical appliances: household appliances, lamps, transformers, etc.
Other products: power equipment, transportation equipment, etc.
If your industry falls into any of the above categories and requires the use of connectors, it is recommended to choose connectors with UV resistance.
Shine Industry Electric’s plastic industrial waterproof connectors adopt a high-performance outdoor engineering plastic material for their main bodies. Both of these industrial connectors, based on the plastic material mentioned above, have passed the f1 certification and possess relevant UL yellow cards. The presence of “f1” on the yellow card indicates that these products can be used outdoors for an extended period. Currently, Shine Industry’s connectors have been widely applied in UV-demanding fields such as medical equipment, communication devices, electronic equipment, and new energy sectors.
Apart from their excellent UV resistance, these two products offer many other advantages, including a wide range of connector types, one-handed operation convenience, exceptional environmental adaptability, and interchangeability between metal and plastic versions.
The most notable difference between these two products lies in their exterior designs. The M12 A coded and M12 X coded connector series features a streamlined body and a hollow curved back, creating a visually impactful appearance with a stronger artistic sense. On the other hand, the LP series showcases a simple and atmospheric design, exhibiting understated elegance.
It is precisely due to their comprehensive advantages in functionality, quality, and exterior design that both M12 industrial connectors have become leaders in the market, gaining significant popularity among users.
Conclusion:
Based on the aforementioned information, these two industrial connectors from Shine Industry, with their combined strengths in functionality, quality, and design, have established themselves as top choices in the market.
