Versatile Anderson Power 990G1 Connector Suitable for Wire Sizes from 16 to 6 Gauge in Power Systems
Product Overview
The Anderson SB50 connectors, a design pioneered in 1953, are the industry standard for DC power distribution and battery connections. These two-pole connectors feature a one-piece plastic housing with stainless steel springs to secure low-resistance contacts. They accommodate wire sizes from #16 (1.5 mm) to #6 (13.3 mm), making them suitable for a wide range of applications requiring reliable power distribution.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Anderson Power Products (APP)
- Series: SB50
- Housing Material: Standard Plastic Resin (Polycarbonate), Chemical Resistant Resin (Polycarbonate / PBT blend)
- Contact Plating: Silver (Ag), Tin (Sn)
- Contact Spring Material: Stainless Steel
- Housing Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
- Glow Wire Rating: 960C (GWFI) / 800C (GWIT)
- Certifications: UL Rated
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rating | UL Rated Current (Max) | Up to 120 amps (with Silver or Tin Plated Copper Contacts) |
| UL Hot Plug Current Rating | Up to 50 Amps (Wire to Wire, 250 cycles at 120V DC) | |
| PCB Hot Plug Current Rating | 40A (Vertical Mini Powerclaw) | |
| Voltage Rating | AC/DC | 600V (UL 1977) |
| Wire Size Range | AWG | #16 to #6 |
| mm | 1.5 mm to 13.3 mm | |
| Mating Cycles | No Load (Silver Plated) | 10,000 |
| No Load (Tin Plated) | 1,500 | |
| Operating Temperature | Standard Housings | -20C to 105C (-4F to 221F) |
| Chemical Resistant Housings | -40C to 105C (-40F to 221F) | |
| Contact Resistance | Avg. Mated (Wire Contacts) | 0.200 m (1 1/4 of #6 AWG wire) |
| Avg. Mated (PCB Contact to Contact) | 0.500 m | |
| Environmental Sealing | Touch Safety (Wire Contacts) | IEC 60529 IP10 |
| Environmental Sealing (with Boots) | IEC 60529 IP64 | |
| Dimensions (Approximate) | Housing Length | 3.20 inches [81.3 mm] |
| Housing Width | 1.38 inches [35.1 mm] | |
| Housing Height | 0.89 inches [22.5 mm] | |
| Housing Colors | Standard | Yellow, Orange, Red, Gray, Blue, Green, Black |
| Chemical Resistant | Red, Gray, Black | |
| Contact Types | Wire Contacts | Silver or Tin Plated Copper |
| PCB Contacts | Standard Powerclaw (Right Angle), Mini Powerclaw (Right Angle), Mini Powerclaw (Vertical) | |
| Busbar Contacts | For mating with wire contacts | |
| Accessories | T Handle, A Frame Handle, Dust Covers, Environmental Boots, Cable Clamps, Reducing Bushings, Guide Housings |
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