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When reliability
Connector Technology
There are areas of application in which reliable function and durability are essential. This applies to
electronics and – often not in focus – electrical connections. WECO manufactures connection solutions for
applications where the zero-defect principle is a prerequisite for operation. One example is medical
technology.
People and animals are at the heart of medical care. Today, successful treatment would be unthinkable without
state-of-the-art medical technology. Medical equipment is one of the most important pillars of the healthcare
system alongside specialised personnel. Lives can depend on its uninterrupted functionality. The demands placed
on all components of medical devices are therefore particularly high. Robust and durable connecting elements
play a key role.
Investment in medical equipment is a major item in the financial budgets of surgeries, hospitals and laboratories. Expectations for reliability, robustness and durability are therefore high. There is also the demand for compliance with safety standards and norms.
This is where IEC 60601-1 comes into play, setting the standard for devices and products used in medical technology and the medical field, in addition to the usual country-specific standards for device safety such as VDE, UL (USA) and CSA (Canada). These mandatory standards are also binding for the connector manufacturers. The focus is particularly on the requirements for initial fault tolerance and temperature stability.
Investment in medical equipment is a major item in the financial budgets of surgeries, hospitals and laboratories. Expectations for reliability, robustness and durability are therefore high. There is also the demand for compliance with safety standards and norms.
This is where IEC 60601-1 comes into play, setting the standard for devices and products used in medical technology and the medical field, in addition to the usual country-specific standards for device safety such as VDE, UL (USA) and CSA (Canada). These mandatory standards are also binding for the connector manufacturers. The focus is particularly on the requirements for initial fault tolerance and temperature stability.
WECO has a large number of robust connectors in its range. As part of the "Tailored Solutions",
connection solutions specially tailored to the customer's needs can be realised