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SAFEGUARD FRAGILE PLUGS AND JACKS

Good enclosure design means protecting not just the components inside but also any connectors being plugged into the device. A protruding plug can all too easily fall victim to accidental impact. This force can then be transmitted to the jack, damaging it and possibly any other nearby components.

Connectors can be knocked during handling, transport or use – damaging the pins, housings or solder joints. Excessive stress from plugged-in cables being pulled or twisted can also cause damage.

The obvious solution is a deep recess to help shield connectors from impact. Recesses are simple and effective but they can mean sacrificing enclosure capacity. So achieving the right compromize can be a fine balancing act.

And although recesses are important and effective, they’re not the only line of defence. There are other considerations too, such as protective covers (for ease of access during maintenance), reinforced connector mountings, and cable strain relief.

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