Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles
Volex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power cord related products such as halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles
Volex halogen-free plugs, halogen-free connectors and halogen-free receptacle products are sold to manufacturers for a broad range of electrical and electronic devices, equipment, appliances, and many other applications.
Whether the end-use requires frequent plugging and unplugging, or plug and forget, Volex will have the right product solution to meet your design requirements.
Volex offers the following halogen-free plug, connector and receptacle products portfolio below:
- Halogen-free world-wide range of safety approvals for applicable plug types (A, B, C, D, E/F, G, H, I, J K, L, M & N)
- Straight and angled halogen-free plugs
- Halogen-free plugs with flat and/or round pins
- Halogen-free standard or housing/anti-tracking plugs
- Halogen-free plugs with non-insulated or insulated pins
- Halogen-free fused or non-fused plugs
They can also be called: halogen-free 2 point plugs, halogen-free 3 point plugs, halogen-free 2-pole plugs, halogen-free earthing plug, halogen-free 2 prong plugs, halogen-free 3 prong plugs, halogen-free 2 wire plugs, halogen-free 3 wire plugs.
What are Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles?
Halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles are similar to standard power cords but use halogen-free compounds as the overmould instead of PVC. Halogen-free materials are a safer alternative to PVC and other materials since they do not emit hazardous gases in a fire.
Volex established a specification for halogen-free products to comply with maximum allowable concentration of chlorine and bromine in homogeneous material as described in IEC 61249-2-21 or as per customer requirement if requested.
IEC 61249-2-21 Control Limits:
| Substance Name | Max. % Conc. | in PPM |
| Chlorine | 0.09% | 900 ppm |
| Bromine | 0.09% | 900 ppm |
| Chlorine + Bromine | 0.15% | 1500 ppm |
Volex includes antimony trioxide (Sb2O3) as part of substance restriction for halogen-free products.
Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles
Technical Information
Volex halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles are offered with many different options and customisation. For these product lines, customisation options include:
- Halogen-free plug profile (shape of over-mold, cable grips, thumb grip, strain-relief, etc.)
- Halogen-free overmould hardness and/or texture
- Pin blade texture finishes and plating
- Halogen-free plug/connector overmould and cable jacket color variants
- Special markings on halogen-free plugs/connectors or cable jacket
- Halogen-free cable jacket texture and/or softness
- Halogen-free cable length variants and flexibility and/or reliability performance to suit application.
- Special hanking/binding methods and packaging (labels, pin caps, PE bags)
Applications / Markets for Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles
Halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles from Volex are used in a wide variety of applications and markets. Examples include:
Business and IT Peripherals
- Desktops
- Monitors
- Laptops and Notebooks
- Point of Sale Systems
- Printers
- Tablets
Consumer Electronics
- Game Consoles
- Projectors
- Sound Systems
- Televisions
DIY and other Equipment and Appliances
- Extension Cords
- Power Tools
- Pressure Washers
- Replacement Power Cords
- Sewing Machines
- Water and Air Pumps
Domestic Appliances
- Air Conditioners
- Dryers
- Microwave Ovens
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Steam Irons
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Washing Machines
Healthcare
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Imaging
- Medical Therapy Systems
- Patient Care Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Surgical Systems
Personal Care
- Hair Curlers and Dryers
- Massagers
Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles
Features Include
- Are designed with built in quality through sound component selection and applied best industry manufacturing practices
- Pass the stringent reliability test standards required by various safety agencies world-wide
- Are matched with quality electrical cables that use virgin copper and meets required safety standards
- Pass through 100% in-line continuity testing to deliver expected performance in the market
- Are updated to meet latest safety and environmental regulatory standards
Why Choose Volex for Halogen-Free Plugs, Connectors and Receptacles?
Volex customers of halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles benefit from strong technical expertise and global manufacturing and delivery. The Volex global factory footprint, which includes tariff-free manufacturing sites, an efficient global supply chain, and logistics support, enables reduced product lead times and efficient cost management. Volex engineering teams can customise halogen-free solutions to a customer’s specific requirements and provide quick-turn custom design samples supported by skilled local sales and field applications engineering (FAE) teams.
Dynamic design and development capabilities support Volex’ diverse product portfolios. Rigid reliability tests, and 100% electrical tests, ensure total product performance. Volex always strives to fulfil customer expectations in the best way possible.
In-house capability to extrude cables offers better control of quality, faster product launches, and shorter delivery lead-times
Reasons to select Volex for halogen-free plugs, connectors and receptacles include:
Volex is one of the first in the industry to have a wide range of halogen-free products
Strong design capability allows Volex to meet the highest cosmetic standards and pass the most stringent test requirements on various products
Volex offers many desired product features and applies best manufacturing processes to achieve strong product performance and reliability