Guides
Practical how-to guides for DT-style connectors, cable assemblies, molded parts and prototypes.
3D Printing vs. Injection Molding for Small Runs
Five questions that decide between 3D printing and injection molding, a side-by-side comparison, and the print-it, test-it, mold-it path.
How to Replace a Discontinued Plastic Part
A supplier discontinued a part you still need. Here is how to rebuild it from a sample, prove it with a prototype, and own the tooling.
Injection Molding Near Kansas City: What a Short Run Looks Like
No minimum run, a tool you own, and a printed prototype first. How a short injection molding run works, about an hour north of Kansas City.
DT-Style Connector Guide: Pin Counts, Plugs, Receptacles and Keying
Pin counts, plug vs. receptacle, wedgelocks, keying, sealing and the DTM and DTP families, plus the mistakes that cause field failures.
How to Connect a DIN Solenoid Valve to a DT-Style Harness
A DIN valve connector on the valve, a DT-style connector on the harness. Here is why one overmolded cable beats wiring it in the field, and what to match.
Connecting a DT-Style Harness to M12 Sensors and I/O
Your harness is DT-style, but some sensors and I/O are M12. Here is how to bridge the two and what to match when you choose an adapter cable.
How to Seal Unused DT Connector Ports
Open DT-style ports let in water, dust and debris. Here are the common fixes, what each one really does, and how to pick the right sealing plug.