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CW Industries is a vertically integrated USA-based manufacturer of electromechanical switches and connectors, with roots dating back to 1904 as an associate of Thomas Edison.
Parts that are not part of a series
Company background and product focus
CW Industries, now part of Electro Switch Corporation, is a vertically integrated American designer and manufacturer of electromechanical switches and connectors. Founded in 1904 by Charles Wirt, an associate of Thomas Alva Edison, the company has over a century of experience in precision component manufacturing.
Their switch product lines include:
CW Industries' connector portfolio features insulation displacement connectors (IDC), Mil-Spec connectors, D-subminiature, card edge, DIP sockets, headers, and PCB connectors. Their fully integrated manufacturing facilities allow complete control from raw materials to finished products, with in-house molding, stamping, and plating capabilities.
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Product families from CW Industries
| Series | Category | Parts | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Category | Parts | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Assemblies | 9 | Active | ||
| Cable Assemblies | 3 | Active | ||
| Rectangular Cable Assemblies | 3 | Active | ||
| Cable Assemblies | 7 | Active | ||
| Cable Assemblies | 5 | Active | ||
| Cable Assemblies | 3 | Active | ||
| Cable Assemblies | 8 | Active | ||
| Rectangular Cable Assemblies | 3 | Active | ||
| Rectangular Cable Assemblies | 4 | Active | ||
| Rectangular Cable Assemblies | 7 | Active |
Parts from CW Industries that are not part of a series
| Part Information | Pricing (lowest) | Termination | Material Flammability Rating | Mounting Type | Contact Finish Thickness - Mating | Contact Finish - Mating | Contact Material | Row Spacing - Mating | Contact Shape | Contact Length - Mating | Number of Positions Loaded | Shrouding | Style | Insulation Material | Current Rating | Contact Finish - Post | Connector Type | Insulation Color | Features | Contact Type | Pitch - Mating | Insulation Height | Contact Length - Post | Number of Positions | Number of Rows | Fastening Type | Operating Temperature (Max) | Operating Temperature (Min) |
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 CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 40POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 40 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Short | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 10POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 10 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 10 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 20POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 20 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 50POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 10 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 50 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER R/A 34POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Right Angle, Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.35 in | 0.09 in | 34 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER R/A 16POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Right Angle, Through Hole | 10 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.35 in | 0.155 in | 16 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 14POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 10 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 14 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 14POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 14 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 60POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.09 in | 60 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |
 CW Industries CONN HEADER VERT 10POS 2.54MM | Sign in to see pricing | Solder | UL94 V-0 | Through Hole | 30 µin | Gold | Phosphor Bronze | 0.1 in | Circular | 0.24 in | All | Shrouded - 4 Wall | Board, Cable/Wire | Thermoplastic | 1 A | Nickel | Header | Blue | Keying Slot | Male Pin | 0.1 in | 0.681 in | 0.155 in | 10 | 2 | Latch Lock/Eject Hooks, Long | 125 °C | -55 °C |