Basic care of cable connectors is essential to extend their service life. But we already know that in the events we refer to (concerts, conferences, press conferences …) time is scarce and there is always a rush to strike and pack the cables.

In the setting up of an event equipment is constantly being moved, so cables get dragged along the floor, stepped on (by wheels of flight cases, vehicles …), suffer blows, get stained…

At Pinanson we have been hearing about clients’ problems about this undesirable but real “mistreatment” of the equipment for more than three decades.

To solve this, we have added various protectors to our product range:

PROTECTORS FOR BNC CONNECTORS

BNC connectors are easily damaged. Keeping the connector in perfect condition is essential for the transmission of digital signals such as 3G-SDI or 12G-SDI video signals.

With this steel protection, when the cable is connected the protector sits threaded on the cable; to close it, you unscrew it and it locks over the connector, covering and protecting it.

BNC video cable with connector protector

PROTECTORS FOR RJ45 CONNECTORS (NOT ETHERCON)

The Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connectors include a housing that protects the connector.

When the user can not use this connector and needs to use one without a housing (because it prevents the connection in some equipment, for example) at Pinanson we terminate the category cable with Telegartner RJ45 connectors. Although it is a very robust, professional connector, it is not protected against knocks or being stepped on.

For these cases we use durable silicone protectors that cover up to 4 RJ45 connectors.

On the other hand, we include additional caps attached to the cables to prevent loss.

Multicore fan-out with 2 RJ45 network connectors, powerCON and Schuko plug
SNAKE 2 CAT.6 + 1 AES-EBU + POW ON REEL

CIRCULAR CONNECTOR CAP
It is important that the multipin connector is closed with a lid to avoid knocks inside the connector and its pins. With this threaded cap (and attached to the cable to avoid its loss) we keep the circular multipin connector protected.

Multipin connector with its protective cap

CASE FOR FIBERS
Fibre optic connectors need the greatest care when it comes to cleanliness. They are small and must be handled with extreme care.
With this solution, when the fibre cable is not being used, it is put into a protective case with a Velcro fastener.
In addition, the connectors have an extra plug attached to the cable to prevent loss.

LC fibre optic fan-out in protective pouch at the cable drum output

STAGE BOXES IN CASE

The stage boxes made by Pinanson are protected by padded cases with a Velcro closure. They can be fitted with the multicore connected or not, as they have an opening for it.

In this way the transport and storage of the boxes is done more safely and cleanly.

8 XLR female analogue stage box inside its padded carry bag – Pinanson MF
Padded carry bag with logo for analogue stage box – Pinanson MF

All these protectors are included in the price of the product (except the BNC protector, which has to be ordered separately).