Cinch Connectivity Solutions designs and manufactures a broad range of interconnect products with facilities around the world.

In operation since 1917, Cinch supplies high quality, high performance, and high speed connectors and cables globally to the Aerospace, Military and Defense, Industrial, Transportation, and Computer markets.

Our diverse product offerings include: connectors, enclosures and cable assemblies utilizing multiple contact technologies including copper and fiber optics.

Our product engineering and development activities employ cutting edge technologies for design and modeling, and our various technologies and expertise enable us to deliver custom solutions and products for our strategic partnerships.

We aim to exceed our customer’s expectations, and to continually provide innovative solutions to the rapidly changing needs of the markets, and customers, we serve.

Cinch Custom Capabilities

Cinch specializes in providing specialty interconnect and system solutions to the Military and Defense Market. We provide custom solutions with our creative, hands on engineering and end to end approach.

Fiber Optic Connectivity Solutions
Cinch EBOSA™ Expanded Beam Technology

Expands and collimates the optical beam up to 2000 times (single-mode) the original beam size making airborne dirt nearly benign to beam continuity and integrity.

Our patented active alignment technology aligns a standard LC ferrule to Cinch’s EBOSA™ with ultra-high precision. This results in insertion loss and reflectance performance that meets the MIL-DTL-83526/20 & /21 specification and can exceed the specification for customer specific applications for expanded beam connectors.

Why use Cinch's Expanded Beam Technology:

• Very short lead-times
• Easy to use
• Extremely durable
• Standard assembly tooling
• COTS ferrules & termination tooling
• Field repairable
• Reduced training, maintenance and total ownership cost

Features

• Contact based technologies to suit various connector form factors
• Patented active alignment production process
• Provides superior performance in harsh environments
• Full range of Fibreco expanded beam connectors
• Supports multimode or single mode cable
• 1 to 16 optical channels
• Fiber optic / copper hybrid assemblies
• Custom lengths; high quality military tactical cable
• Wide range of deployable cable reels

MIL-C-26500 – Cylindrical Connectors: Omega

The C48 Series is a family of connectors qualified to MIL-C-26500. While maintaining the MIL-C-26500 mating interface, this product has also been expanded to include qualifications to numerous Boeing specifications to satisfy general purpose requirements and unique product challenges for shielding, environmental sealing, fluid resistance, and vibration.

Features

• Qualified to MIL-C-26500
• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC45 Series
• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC63 Series
• Power Contact Sizes:  20, 16, and 12
• Coax Contacts Available:  Size 12 and 8
• Contacts:  Crimp – Front release
• Optional Fixed Contacts:  PC Termination
• Coupling Styles:  Bayonet and Threaded
• Environmentally Sealed

Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems (FQIS)

Cinch is the original equipment manufacturer of high performance wire harness assemblies qualified for the critical application of aircraft Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems (FQIS).

Specialized Applications:

• In-tank qualified harnesses feature aluminum shell hermetic receptacles
• Shielded and grounded out-tank harnesses and bussing plugs
• Custom designed products with high reliability configurations in harsh environments

FQIS Harness Features and Benefits:

• Gas tight crimp and solder termination to enhance electrical conductivity and prevent corrosion
• Superior insulation for increased durability and environmental protection
• Lightweight hermetically sealed spar connectors
• Cinch feed through connectors reduce replacement and repair downtime
• Modular harness design increases ease of installation

Certified Quality Management System

• ISO9001
• AS9100
• Certificate of Compliance
• Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3)
• BQMS D6-82479 Approved

CIN::APSE Compression Technology

It takes more than an ordinary connector to support advanced performance interconnect applications. It takes CIN::APSE, a proven solderless compression connector technology that offers exceptional mechanical and electrical performance at signals well above 20 GHz.

If you have an interconnect challenge, and need to overcome the restrictions of ordinary connector devices, CIN::APSE can provide the versatile and reliable interconnect solution you need.

Innovative Compression-Mount Technology

CIN::APSE is a unique, compression interconnect technology which provides superior mechanical and electrical performance. The contact construction consists of randomly wound gold plated molybdenum wire, formed into a cylindrical shape (Figure 1). Standard contact diameters are 0.020" (0.508 mm) and 0.040" (1.016 mm).

The basic CIN::APSE contact configuration consists of a contact installed into a customized plastic insulator with the patented Cinch hourglass hole design. Once in place, the contact extends on both sides of the insulator.

Quick, Solderless Installation

CIN::APSE is easily installed in two basic steps, without soldering. First, using alignment features, the CIN::APSE interconnect is positioned between two components with matching connection footprints. Next, the two components are compressed and fastened together. It's as simple as that.

Low Compression Force, Low Contact Resistance

The CIN::APSE contact offers one of the best force/deflection ratios in the industry. An average compression force of only 2.5 ounces will yield a typical contact resistance of less than 20 mOhms. This means high I/O count applications can achieve excellent electrical performance with only minimal compression force.

*Test results are pass/fail criteria, not limitations of the technology.

Features

• Solderless RoHS compatible
• High density/low profile
• Multi-point contact/mechanical wipe
• Minimum contact spacing of 1.0mm (.039)
• Low profile height of .8mm (.032)
• High frequency capability up to 50 GHz and beyond
• Short signal path allows for minimal FEXT/NEXT
• Custom Configurations

Microminiature-D Connectors: Dura-Con

The Cinch Microminiature Dura-Con line of connectors qualified (QPL) to MIL-DTL-83513 is one of the most widely used .050 inch (1.27mm) pitch connectors for military and high-end commercial applications. Dura-Con is ideal where packaging requires a small size and low weight, as well as a highly reliable and rugged connector that has electrical and mechanical integrity under extreme vibration and shock conditions. The heart of the Dura-Con System is the unique wire form pin that provides seven points of contact when mated to the socket. Applications include electronics in missiles, aircraft, launch vehicles, satellites and computers.

Dura-Con connectors are available as all plastic in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 and 51 positions and metal shell versions in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 and 100 positions. In addition, Cinch also offers Metal Shell Micro Edge Dura-Con Connectors in 128 and 184 positions, strip connectors up to 60 positions and connector savers. Termination can be solder cup, wired leads or PC mount.

As well as Standard Parts, Cinch provides a wide variety of specials and wired harnesses to industry. Please contact us with your custom or harness needs.

Features

• Meets and exceeds requirements for Mil-DTL-83513, available in all standard shell sizes and configurations.
• Available as part of harness assemblies manufactured by Cinch. Highly customizable to meet any application requirement.
• Hermetics available that meet 1X10-8 at half the cost and time of traditional hermetic solutions.

Military Cable Assemblies

Cinch has capability to design and produce military systems cable assemblies.

• Designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions when subjected to high vibrations, shock and temperature extremes
• Available in simple point-to-point to more complex harnesses with multiple branches as well as flex circuitry
• Over 25 years experience in designing custom micro harnesses

US Headquarters
Cinch Connectors LTD.
1700 Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
USA
Phone: +1 630 705 6000

Teledyne Reynolds is a worldwide provider in the design, development and manufacture of engineered solutions and system integration for both military and commercial applications – delivering products of superior performance and reliability, supported by AS9001, ISO 9001 and AS140001 accreditations, as well as QA certifications including SC21, ISO9001, ISO9100, ISO14001.

We support a number of industries, including: Oil and Gas, Aviation, Military, Medical, Space, Instrumentation and Communications.

Key Capabilities Include:
High voltage cable supply
High voltage cable assembly design and manufacture
Harness and loom design and manufacture
Design and rapid prototyping
Coiled cable assemblies
RF cable assemblies
Fibre optic cable assemblies
Cable assembly repair and overhaul
Programme management – production, development and box build design
Electro-mechanical assemblies
Electronic assembly wiring and test
On-site Installations
PCB population and wiring, soldering, vacuum potting and bonding

High Voltage (Military Cable Assembly, Connectors and Wires, Components and Electro-Ceramics)

High voltage cable assembly, custom design and manufacturing capability with a range of specialist connectors and wires. We also offer spark gaps, high voltage mica capacitors and specialised electro-ceramic products. Applications include medical, industrial, armoured vehicles, commercial and military unmanned platform and ordnance management.  

Flexible, Semi-Rigid Custom Cable Products

A highly specialised design, manufacture and test capability, which incorporates high and low voltage, fibre optics, data, RF and video links in any combination to meet exact interconnect requirements without compromise.
Should a customised connector be required, we have the necessary design skills and many years of experience to produce the exact solution needed.

If you only need our manufacture and test capabilities, please do approach us for a build-to-print solution. For the military market we offer a UOR capability for fast turn round programmes. In addition to the production of cable assemblies, Teledyne Reynolds offers next level integration of cables into sub-assemblies to provide a fully tested product. This capability is also custom design, manufacture and test or build-to-print.

RF and Microwave Cable Assemblies

(flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, custom)

A range of custom and catalogue specified RF and microwave cable assemblies operating to a maximum of 50GHz. Our high performance flexible cable assemblies are designed to meet the electrical and mechanical performance demanded by System or Test & Measurement applications.

The semi-rigid cable range is often selected for its superior shielding and insertion loss – with trained technicians using CAD and automated bending equipment to ensure precision-formed assemblies. Custom cable products are also available, including the addition of soft or hard armouring, environmental harding and specific RF characterisation.

Initiation and Ordnance for Cable, Detonators, Fire Sets and Packaged Electronics

A highly specialised range of initiation and ordnance capabilities and products. A reliable high voltage wire and cable range, which are essential components of every explosive initiation system where EBW or EFI initiators are used.

An extensive range of EBW and EFI detonators are also available, and we are able to develop special devices to your specific requirements.
We manufacture a complete line of EBW and EFI Firing Systems – designed to allow remote arming and firing of initiators.

Electronic Safing, Arming and Firing Units

We also design, develop and produce an extensive range of EBW and EFI based electronic safing, arming and firing units.
Applications include:
Mining
Sub-sea exploration and production
Research and development programmes
Geophysical applications
Military programmes (such as ordnance disposal)
Commercial uses (such as demolition)

Connectors and Wire for Payload and Launcher Applications
Space (Payload and Launcher Applications)

We offer custom designed and catalogue specified high voltage cable assemblies, connectors and wire for payload and launcher applications.
Payload specific interconnect solutions, manufactured in our own clean room, are designed in conjunction with payload integrators to meet the most highly specified performance and environmental demands. Catalogue products, such as the 600SQ Series, are provided as specified in their data or in accordance with an agreed Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP). There is also a facility for lot sample retention. We have also supplied cable assembly products to a number of major programmes including: The International Space Station, BEPI Columbo and Arianne V.

Reaching For The Stars

Avionics Interconnect Solutions - High and Low Voltage, Fibre Optics, Data, RF and Video Links

Our highly specialised design, manufacture and test capability, incorporates high and low voltage, fibre optics, data, RF and video links in any combination to meet exact interconnect requirements. Avionics interconnect often requires us to work with programme designers on platform specific solutions. In addition to the production of cable assemblies, we offer next level integration of cables into sub-assemblies to provide a fully tested product. Customers who only need the manufacture and test capabilities are very welcome to approach us for a build-to-print solution. For the military market Teledyne Reynolds offers a programme managed UOR capability for fast turn round programmes. The introduction of fibre optics into our avionics capabilities reduces mass and size, and enhances performance by comparison with an equivalent assembly, using only copper wires. Teledyne Reynolds can design, manufacture and test fibre optic cable assemblies as standalone products.

As an addition to the fibre optic capability, by using fibre optic cable terminated with the Teledyne Reynolds Hyperion connector, which incorporates 4.25Gbps fibre/digital transceivers, we can provide solutions to upgrade design issues where the interconnect is required to provide more capacity, enhanced bandwidth and higher data rate capability between existing equipment, but where space and mass are critical considerations.

Westwire Harnessing provides superior experience in designing and manufacturing electrical interconnect solutions for the aerospace, defence, marine, mass transit and commercial markets.  By utilising our engineering resource Westwire Harnessing can add value at the initial design stage of an electrical system.  The wealth of product knowledge, technical solutions and harnessing experience gained from working in the industry for many years can be used to offer preferred product solutions and will ensure superior quality of the final cable assembly.

Military Manufacturing of Ruggedised Harness Systems

Westwire Harnessing have been manufacturing ruggedised harness systems since the 1980’s, the company came about from the demise of Raychem’s harnessing production facility in Swindon.  Created in 1986 to support the Rapier Generator System for Keelavite Ltd, subsequently became part of Raychem’s strategy to support harness manufacture through preferred sub-contract support.  Westwire Harnessing supported Raychem on all of their military and marine harnessing programs aiding to their success.
Westwire is located in three facilities, two in Swindon and a third in Cinderford.  We are AS9100 and are an SC21 Signatory and can call on more than 140 years of cable assembly experience between the Directors and Senior Management.
Project and Vehicle programs have included:

AS90, MLRS/MRAV, BGTI, Rapier 2000, Bowman, Ridgback (UOR), Marine Bowman, Sea King, Test Equipment, Boxer, Shapaws, Buffalo, Soothsayer, Challenger II, Stingray, Clansman, Stormer, Dascu, Sea Wolf Mid-Life Update, IBDS, Terrier, LEAPP, Tigerfish, Lynx, Turbine Power Plants, M-Star, Vixen, Mastiff, Watchkeeper, Martello, Wheelbarrow Mk9 & Revolution, Merlin Test Equipment, Wolfhound (UOR) and MAN Trucks (UOR).

Cable Assembly Design and Rapid Prototyping

Contracting with Westwire early in the design process enables us to utilise our considerable experience in cable assembly design, allowing us to work together with our customers early on in the process to define their requirements with ease of manufacture, durability and cost effectiveness as paramount.
Westwire now has an additional 5200 Sq/Ft in Swindon to house our new engineering department, prototype lab and rapid prototyping facilities, effectively doubling our footprint in Swindon.

On-Site Military Cable Assembly and Installation

Westwire can provide staff to attend customer sites to install or oversee installation of cable assemblies.
Advice can be given on best practise as regards cable assembly design and manufacture.

Specialist Military Harnesses and Cable Assemblies

Through our long association with key suppliers and historical expertise in this Industry, we can and do specify a plethora of ruggedised components when designing and building cable assemblies, particularly those used in demanding environments.
Westwire also has experience in supplying the following types of cables assemblies:
1. RF Cable Assemblies
2. Extended Coiled Cable Assemblies
3. Ruggedised Cat 5/5e, 6 & 7 cable systems
4. Fibre Optic Cable Assemblies
5. MIL-STD-1553B Networks
6. Cable Assembly Repair & Overhaul

Interconnection Box Builds

Utilising what we see as an ‘adjacent’ skill to cable assembly manufacture, we also produce interconnection boxes – a complete interconnection solution provision.

Extended Capacity Provision
Due to recent expansion, We are now able to offer a ‘surge capacity’ provision to those OEM’s and System manufacturers who currently manufacture harnesses but who find themselves logistically challenged when considering new business capture.
Westwire will consider manufacture to ‘Build to Print’ and will engage with customers to ensure that the design has been optimised so that manufacturing process is as efficient as is possible.
Westwire now has an additional 5200 Sq/Ft in Swindon to house our new engineering department, prototype lab and rapid prototyping facilities, effectively doubling our footprint in Swindon.
 
Program Management – Production
Westwire routinely actively manage Production program requirements from some of the key players in the Defence Vehicle and Equipment markets.

KITCO Fiber Optics is a leading provider of fiber optic connectorization products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry. We specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools, tool kits and custom cable assemblies; producing private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and selling our own broad line of products; field services providing on-site termination, splicing, troubleshooting and testing support, and hands-on training and certification programs.

Fibre Optic Connectorization

We are considered to be fiber optic connectivity experts to the defense industry and for over 10 years have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards. We work with and support major defense contractors and government agencies such as General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, L3 Communications, AMSEC, SAIC, NASA, the U.S. Armed Forces and other U.S. Government agencies.

Field Services - KITCO Fiber Optics Field Service experts are highly qualified, industry-certified technicians with extensive field experience in a wide range of fiber optic applications.  We can provide turnkey services or support your workforce in all aspects of your fiber network implementation, from initial terminations through final system testing and certification.  Our skilled team can troubleshoot, terminate, splice (fusion and mechanical) and provide final system testing for a wide range of fiber optic applications from conventional to Blown Optical Fiber (BOF).   Additionally, our Field Service specialists are prepared to respond to any fiber optic requirement anytime, anywhere; rapidly providing the best connectivity solutions for overcoming system problems and delays.  Final system acceptance, troubleshooting, and inspection are the hallmarks of our superior reputation.

Our Department of Defense and commercial on-site Field Services capabilities include:

Military Services:

• Termination:  M28876, M29504, M83522, COTS SC, M38999, D38999 W/ MTRJ, Hermaphroditic, TFOCA and TFOCA II, Deutsche MC3MKII.
• Testing and Troubleshooting:  Link Loss testing, Optical Return Loss (ORL), Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and troubleshooting.
• Certification/License for BOF
• Fiber Optic Cable Mapping
• System Repair (I.E. Connector and Cable)
• Consulting to the MIL-STD-2042(B)
• C5RA, Fiber Optic Cable Plant Inspection
• Ship’s Operational Verification and Testing (SOVT) and records of FOCP (Fiber Optic Cable Plant)
• INSURV inspections
• Technical Support (ON-SITE)

Commercial Services:

• Termination: 3M, AMP, Lucent, Deutsche, Delphi Hermaphroditic, and 1145846.
• Testing and Troubleshooting:  Link Loss testing, Optical Return Loss (ORL), Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and troubleshooting.
• Certification/ License for BOF
• Fiber Optic Cable Mapping
• System Repair (I.E. Connector and Cable)
• Fusion and Mechanical Splicing

Training - KITCO Fiber Optics has provided training since 1992. We have trained over 10,000 students and have earned an outstanding reputation for both our commercial and military fiber optic training. Previous attendees of our courses have included employees from Verizon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Cox Communications, Northrop Grumman, Lucent Technologies, FedEx, NASA, Raytheon, Delphi Connection Systems, as well as the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard (to name a few).

Not only do our classes provide our students with the best training available, we also offer valuable industry recognized certifications. Upon successful completion of applicable requirements, our commercial students earn 3M Factory, NetTest or Acterna Certification, as well as a KITCO certificate, confirming their skills and course participation. In addition, students have the option to obtain the Certified Fiber Optic Installer and Technician Certificates awarded in conjunction with the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA). Participants will also earn BICSI Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours towards Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD), LAN Specialist, and/or Installation. Our shipboard course provides the opportunity for factory certification from Delphi Connection Systems.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Secret Clearance
• RCDD, Registered Communications Distribution Designer; BICSI
• TPM, Telecommunications Project Manager; TPMA
• CFOD, Certified Fiber Optics Designer; ETA
• CFOT, Certified Fiber Optics Technician; ETA
• CFOI, Certified Fiber Optics Installer; ETA
• SAE FAB, Aerospace Fiber Optics Fabricator; ETA
• Military Fiber Optics Connectors (Instructor Certified); Delphi Connection Systems
• OTDR (Instructor Certified); G.N. Nettest
• Fusion Splicer (Instructor Certified); Alcoa Fujikura
• Air Blown Fiber (Instructor Certified); General Cable Blown Fiber (BLO-LITE)
• Fiber Optics (Instructor Certified); 3M (All Connectors)
• Fiber Optics(Instructor Certified); AMP (ST, SC, MTRJ)
• Installation/ Splicing (Instructor Certified); Lucent Technologies
• Certified Military Fiber Optics Training Course; KITCO
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician Course; KITCO
• Aviation Fiber Optic Technician Course; KITCO
• Aerospace Fiber Optic Fabricator Course; KITCO

Military Cable Assemblies

KITCO technicians’ custom build a comprehensive line of cable assemblies for the DOD and its contractors. Our diverse capabilities include the ability to build many types of assemblies and rapidly respond to customer requirements, strictly adhering to MIL-STDS when specified. Working in a clean room setting, KITCO technicians terminate a wide variety of connectors on multiple types of fiber. We specialize in M28876, TFOCA, Hermaphroditic, ST, FC, SC, LC and FDDI connectors and are equipped to handle various ferrule sizes, core and cladding sizes, flat or domed polishes and singlemode or multimode applications.

Summary – KITCO Fiber Optics has been supporting the Department of Defense and Defense Industry for over ten years with fiber optic products and services that support land, air, and sea tactical systems with high data rate and security requirements.