Lane Motorsport, the specialist division of Lane Electronics, has signed a UK- and Ireland-wide distribution agreement with Axon’ Cable, a subsidiary of the Axon’ group who have been manufacturing high performance miniature connectors and complex cable assemblies since 1965.
The agreement signals a move by Axon’ to develop and support new business within the Motorsport market via the highly regarded specialist sales channel, Lane Motorsport. The Axon’ connector ranges are designed and manufactured for high-performance applications in demanding environments where reliability, low weight and ultra-compact dimensions are a pre-requisite, making them an ideal addition to Lane Motorsport’s portfolio of innovative connector technologies from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
Initial products to be offered will be the Micro and Nano connector ranges which can be enhanced using Axon’s advanced cable design and manufacturing expertise to offer complete customised solutions if required.
- Micro-D Rectangular Connectors – designed for harsh environments. With 1.27 mm (.050ˮ) contact spacing, half the size of D-Sub connectors, are an excellent solution to save both space and weight.
- Fast-Locking Micro-D connectors – easy-to-mate connectors for restricted space applications. Axon’ Cable D-Click connectors are equipped with a fast-locking system which allows for easy mating and de-mating, with no tooling required.
- Micro Circular Connector range – with performance meeting MIL-DTL-83513 requirements, these tiny circular connectors feature easy-to-use connect and disconnect functionality. Designed with 360° shield termination, the Micro Circular connectors are suitable for harsh environments.
- Nano-D – designed for applications which require extreme miniaturisation, meeting the severe requirements of the MIL-DTL-32139 standard.
- Fast-Locking Nano-D – combine fast integration and extreme miniaturisation for tough environments.
- Power Miniature Connectors – offer ultra-fast connection, modularity, weight and space saving in a tiny package. The new range of Axon’s Versatys power connectors have been derived from the Micro-D technology and can be mated and locked in place without any tooling and in a single click. An ideal alternative solution to D-Sub connectors.
Lane Motorsport offers customers extensive technical support for new designs and creative problem-solving where critical weights, real estate and performance need to be improved. Their extensive portfolio of standard and custom products, including lightweight connector accessories, contacts, tooling, boots, tubing, adhesives, and dispensers are all supported by an online shop offering next-day delivery and rapid in-house assembly.
For more information on Lane Motorsport’s high-performance connector solutions, visit www.lanemotorsport.com
Lane Electronics – also widely known as FC Lane Electronics – is part of the Lodge Group which includes high reliability circular and military connector manufacturer Weald Electronics.
