Electrical Products 

MTCONNECTIVITY Power Elements: Press-Fit Connectors 

Power elements are a robust and reliable solution for feeding and distributing high currents to printed circuit boards. 

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MTCONNECTIVITY (MTCON) offers innovative PCB technology and expertise around press-fit connectors, power elements, and sockets, as well as know-how transfer for high-tech industrial applications in sectors such as automotive, off-road, electronic devices, aerospace, railway, civil services, and defense.

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MTCON Power Elements

Power elements provide reliable solutions for supplying printed circuit boards (PCBs) with large electrical power and currents. They enable wire-to-board connection between a wire and a PCB, as well as connections between circuits. Components such as screwed fuses, relays, or busbars can also be connected to the power elements.

The MTCON portfolio includes a large array of power elements for various requirements. Examples include:

  • Power Towers and Power Sockets that attach cable lugs, midi or mega fuses, and other items to PCBs.
  • Power Edges allow connections of high-current relays, cable lugs, and more.
  • Power 2 Ground allows fastening cable lugs or large, heavy components such as battery disconnectors to PCBs. In addition, it protects the circuit board from mechanical stresses.
  • Power Protectors act as protection against contact and twisting, while preventing short circuits in nearby components.

Frequently Asked Questions about Power Elements

What are power elements? 

Power elements are robust, reliable connecting and fastening elements for feeding and distributing high currents (up to 1,000 amps) to printed circuit boards.  

For which applications do you use power elements? 

There is a wide range of applications for high-current contacts. In principle, power elements are used wherever high currents are transmitted. The spectrum ranges from automotive and industrial manufacturing to e-mobility and renewable energy. Specifically, power elements are used in vehicles, wind and solar power systems, and industrial and measurement technology.  

Power elements ensure a reliable and stable power supply as they feed and distribute high currents to circuit boards.  

In which industries do you use power elements?   

Power elements are used in various industries. The automotive industry relies on power elements in electric vehicles to supply them with electricity, as do manufacturers of e-charging stations.  

In wind and solar technology, they ensure the distribution of high currents. In industrial and measurement technology, they are used in a wide variety of machines and devices.  

What advantages does the use of power elements offer?  

Power elements offer numerous advantages, such as high reliability and durability. Their high load capacity and low losses during power transmission are also important factors.  

In addition, power elements enable the efficient implementation of high-current applications, which plays a crucial role in many industries.  

What is BlueBrass®? 

BlueBrass® is a family of lead-free brass alloys developed by Aurubis Stolberg. They not only meet the standards of the electrical, automotive, and consumer industries in terms of machinability and cost-effectiveness, but they also fulfill the increasing demand for lead-free products.  

The alloys in the BlueBrass® family are individually adapted to customers’ product and process requirements. They are suitable for sanitary applications and are available as semi-finished strip and wire products as well as in bar format.  

BlueBrass® offers new possibilities for component production thanks to the combination of high strength and good formability with good machinability. The good electrical conductivity of BlueBrass® also makes it ideal for use in current-carrying components.  

The alloying elements of BlueBrass® are environmentally friendly and non-toxic. They are easily miscible with existing recycling cycles and they already meet the statutory requirements for lead-free alloys without exploiting the exemptions.