Announcement of the development of the 2.0mm pitch waterproof and dustproof drawer connector “FWSA Series”

2.0mm pitch waterproof and dustproof drawer connector “FWSA Series”

KEL Corporation (Head office: Tama City, Tokyo; President: Akira Kasuga) has developed the FWSA Series, a 2.0mm pitch waterproof and dustproof drawer connector for electronic equipment that are susceptible to rainwater and dust when used outdoors.

Product overview

  • The protection rating, which indicates the waterproof and dustproof performance standard for electronic equipment is “IP67”.
  • This drawer type connector provides a stable connection even in environments where misalignment is likely to occur during mating, such as at the back of drawers and in unit mounting areas.
  • The movable screw part of the receptacle connector can absorb a maximum of ±1.0 mm in the XY directions.
  • Planned number of contacts: 2 rows x 16 poles.
  • Twin-leaf pinching 2point contact structure prevents the contacts from buckling, ensuring high contact reliability.
  • Equipped with a guide mechanism that absorbs mating error ±1.5 mm in the XY directions.

Product specifications

  • Insulator materials: PBT (glass-filled reinforced) UL94V-0 material, color: black
  • Contact material  : Copper alloy
  • Contact plating: Nickel-plated base
  • Contact area: gold-plated finish
  • Crimping part: Tin-plated finish
  • Current rating: 2.5A/1PIN
  • Contact resistance: 20mΩ or less
  • Dielectric withstand voltage: AC 1,000V, 1 minute
  • Insulation resistance: DC 500V, 1,000MΩ or more
  • Insertion/removal durability: 50 times
  • Operating temperature: -55°C to +105°C
  • Compatible cable: AWG26
  • Protection grade: IP67

Anwendungen

  • Telecommunications equipment market: outdoor fan unit, traffic control devices, monitoring and display units, etc.
  • Imaging equipment market: outdoor surveillance camera units, etc.
  • Agricultural equipment and IoT market: outdoor agricultural sensor devices, data collection units, etc.

* Because this is a product under development, the specifications, shape, and series name are subject to change without notice.

Product Sample

This product will be available from October 2025. If you are interested, please use the “Product Information Inquiry” link at the bottom of the page or contact our sales representative.

Sales Period

Sales scheduled to begin in April 2026