Endicott, NY, August 6, 2024 – Amphenol Industrial Operations (“Amphenol” or the “Company”), a global leader in interconnect systems, announced the introduction of its RadCrimp® for 8~6 American Wire Gage (AWG), as the latest installment in its series of solar splice connectors, which offer unparalleled performance in solar installations and related applications. The new product, developed in partnership with Melni Technologies, significantly improves crimp reliability in the field, while helping to reduce the amount of failures that are directly related to improper crimping.

Amphenol’s RadCrimp series is ideal for use in new solar PV installations, field retrofits and repairs in solar installations and any other field terminations requiring a reliable sealed power connection. By integrating its innovative design with practical features, the connector series stands out from its competitors and is ready to meet the evolving needs of sustainable energy solutions with unmatched efficiency, reliability and environmental responsibility.

The key advantages of the new RadCrimp for 8~6 AWG include:

• The elimination of the crimping process and the need for specialized crimping tools, making the RadCrimp safe to install by field technicians, which reduces labor time and cost.
• Very quick, simple and long-lasting connection with industry-leading pull strength, thanks to its patented Dual Helix Spiral Termination technology.
• An emphasis on safety and reliability. RadCrimp is certified according to UL 6703 and IEC 62852 standards for 1500V DC, affirming its suitability and safety for high-voltage solar energy applications.
• Versatile wire compatibility accommodates a wide range of photovoltaic wire sizes, from 8 AWG (50A) to 6 AWG (65A) and 12 AWG (20A) to 10 AWG (30A), ensuring its viability for various solar installations and configurations.
• IP68 sealing protection, ensuring that connectors are safeguarded against dust ingress and water immersion, crucial for maintaining functionality in the demanding environments typical of solar energy applications.

“Proper solar connector crimping can take a lot of precise work and could lead to costly and dangerous malfunctions, if installed even slightly incorrectly,” said Mark Cunningham, General Manager of Amphenol Industrial Operations. “The RadCrimp eliminates the anxiety and potential hazards that come with connector installation. Our product gives solar operators the peace of mind that their solar power system is securely equipped with high quality connectors that aren’t at risk of malfunction or decay.”

“Partnering with Amphenol on the RadCrimp solar connector series has brought about incredibly fruitful results, as our Spiral Termination Technology is well-suited to address the key crimping and installation issues that frequently plague solar power system installers,” said Mark Melni, Owner and Inventor of Melni Technologies.

About Amphenol Industrial Operations

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, N.Y., with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors, including alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical.

Our product portfolio encompasses power interconnects utilizing RADSOK® contact technology, ruggedized military derivative commercial cylindrical connectors, like Threaded (SAE AS50151 style), PT (MIL-DTL-26482 style) and GT reverse bayonet style, assemblies and harnesses using these and other industry standard interconnects. With a dedicated team of over 900 skilled professionals and certifications including ISO9001 and IATF 16949, Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation, one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, Amphenol Corporation had annual sales of $12.6 billion in 2023.

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Amphenol Industrial Operations has just unveiled its groundbreaking Solar Tool Guide, a comprehensive resource that showcases the unmatched capabilities of their top-tier product lines: H4, H4 Plus, H4 PRO, and RadCrimp®. This essential guide empowers users with a tool selection reference making installation and maintenance more efficient than ever. The H4 series sets the standard for reliability and performance, while the H4 Plus builds on this legacy with enhanced durability and ease of use. The H4 PRO takes it a step further, offering unparalleled precision and versatility for the most demanding applications. Meanwhile, the RadCrimp® system revolutionizes the industry with its rapid, secure connections, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety. The new Solar Tool Guide is easily accessible under the individual product pages or on the main solar page, making harnessing the power of the sun more accessible and effective than ever before.

Mesa, AZ, April 3, 2024 – Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, announced that manufacturing operations are underway at its new solar product factory in Mesa, AZ. As of January 2024, Amphenol is manufacturing and shipping U.S.-made solar junction boxes to solar manufacturers and developers across the country on a daily basis.

Amphenol’s Mesa solar product factory can accommodate a dozen state-of-the-art manufacturing lines, each with a capacity of around 100,000 pieces a month. Currently, the first line is operational and producing approximately 3,000 solar junction boxes per day, with two more lines currently being added.

The facility is also equipped to manufacture connectors and other advanced interconnect assemblies for solar arrays. Manufacturing lines to support production of these components are expected to be operational by the end of 2024. To date, Amphenol has hired 70 new team members to support junction box manufacturing efforts in Mesa, a number that is anticipated to grow with customer demand and as additional manufacturing capacity comes online.

“By manufacturing and shipping high-quality, reliable solar products every day at our expanded Mesa facility, we’re building on our mission to help create a more efficient and sustainable U.S. solar supply chain,” said Mark Cunningham, General Manager of Amphenol Industrial Operations. “As we grow our manufacturing footprint and add more local, specialized talent to our Mesa team, we remain committed to helping our customers, partners and the broader community navigate the transition to a cleaner energy future.”

Announced in September 2023, the 58,000 square-foot solar products facility expands Amphenol’s existing manufacturing presence in Mesa and will help the Company support the growing domestic solar market. Amphenol solar products manufactured in Mesa can help developers achieve the IRS’s 10% domestic content bonus adder for manufactured content created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As Amphenol continues to grow its customer pipeline and manufacturing operations in Mesa, it remains committed to helping the broader U.S. solar industry reduce reliance on imported components and work toward supply chain independence.

About Amphenol Industrial Operations

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in a 30,000 square foot facility in Endicott, N.Y., provides a full range of high reliability power/signal connectors and interconnection systems specifically for the industrial markets including rail/mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations and petrochemical/power generation.

Products include ruggedized-for-industry cylindrical, fiber optic, rectangular, and industrialized versions of Amphenol’s MIL-DTL-5015 cylindrical, MIL-DTL-26482 miniature cylindrical and GT reverse bayonet cylindrical connectors. It employs more than 900 people and is ISO9001, TS96949 and MIL-STD-790 certified. Amphenol Industrial Operations is a division of Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT, one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world, with 2022 sales topping $12.6 billion.

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This new factory is anticipated to create up to 50 new specialized jobs, and will be focused on manufacturing solar junction boxes, connectors, and other advanced interconnect assemblies to support the solar energy industry.