Application: Exterior Lighting, Camera & Height Limiter Connections for Cranes

Project Background

Turkey’s port and construction industries place high demands on crane reliability. Outdoor crane equipment is exposed to salt spray, dust, vibration, and temperature fluctuations, making stable electrical connections critical for safe operation.

In this project, the WY20 Series Aviation Connector was applied to crane cabin exterior systems, supporting lighting, camera monitoring, and height limiter signal transmission for local Turkish crane manufacturers.

Application Challenges

- Long-term exposure to dust, moisture, and salt fog

- Continuous vibration during crane operation

- Risk of unstable power or signal transmission affecting safety devices

The customer required a compact, durable connector that meets local standards while ensuring long-term reliability.

Solution: WY20 Series Aviation Connector

The WY20 Series Aviation Connector was selected as the core solution and integrated with customized cable assemblies.

Key Product Parameters

- Connector Type: Circular aviation connector

- Shell Size: WY20

- Ingress Protection: IP68

- Rated Current: up to 20A

- Rated Voltage: up to 500V

- Contact Material: Silver-plated copper alloy

- Shell Material: Aluminum alloy, anodized

- Flame Retardant: UL 94 V-0

- Locking Method: Threaded coupling

- Mating Cycles: ≥ 5,000

- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +105°C

- Certification: TS EN 60529 (IP68)

Implementation & Results

- No water or dust ingress under harsh outdoor conditions

- Stable electrical and signal performance under vibration

- Reduced maintenance frequency

Conclusion

The WY20 Series Aviation Connector provides a compact, high-protection solution for crane applications in Turkey, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance in harsh outdoor environments.