Pin Connector, Any Idea?

[TJM2005]

Hey guys, working on a plasma cutter (Lincoln Tomahawk 625). On the connector between the torch and the machine, they use some type of pin terminal. I tried calling the company and was told just buy the whole connector, to fix one broken pin. I'll add some pictures of the whole connector, and the male pin. The male pin, has a female end on the other side, with a metal spring clip. I have tried looking all over, and these are the only pictures I can find of anything close.

Thanks everyone for looking

[redwire]

Re: Pin Connector, Any Idea?

Repairing pins on a connector is tough.
If you know the connector's (parent) manufacturer, you can usually find the pins there. I'm guessing the connector is custom made for Lincoln. Sometimes a logo on the molded body somewhere.
I.e Amphenol M or AT series pins. Mill-Max also has many different machined pins.

If the pins are molded in, I have soldered a new (cut short) pin onto the stub/remains of the old pin. It's a bit of microsurgery.
If the pins aren't molded into the housing and you can unlatch a pin and pull it out, then you just have to find a replacement pin. I'd take calipers to it and see what size it is. Check the busted off pin is not in the female end.

Some pins look shorter than others on that connector- I wonder if there is a safety function built in? As long as repairing it keeps it safe.

[stj]

Re: Pin Connector, Any Idea?

kind of reminds me of Bulgin plastic design

[capwizard]

Re: Pin Connector, Any Idea?

An electrical connector, is an electro-mechanical device used to join electrical terminations and create an electrical circuit. Electrical connectors consist of plugs (male-ended) and jacks (female-ended). The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices. An adapter can be used to effectively bring together dissimilar connectors.

If not for resale, You might bypass the connectors, connect electrical wires together.

Caution danger: a plasma cutter use high voltage DC in plasma generation. HV electrical wire needs.