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​The leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors, Special Mine Services, Inc. (SMS) and its experienced team of engineers, machinists, welders, assemblers and quality inspectors have been innovating and manufacturing solutions to the mining, tunneling and entertainment industries since 1983.

“It’s with pride that we introduce this series of electrical connectors to the mining and industrial markets,” Girtman said. “Made of high-density rubber and color coded by amperage, they’re an extremely user-friendly connector.”

SMS Connectors, designed, engineered and manufactured in-house at the company’s headquarters in Southern Illinois, feature several features and benefits not found in traditional above-ground and below-ground cabling connections:

SMS Mag Series Electrical Connectors

  • Available in 30, 60 or 100 amps
  • Rated at 600/1,000v
  • Complete with two grommets
  • 3-phase
  • 1 ground
  • 1 pilot
  • Offered in both cable-attachable and panel-mount varieties
  • Perfect connector for tight spaces

SMS Connectors Standard Features

  • Made of high-density rubber
  • More durable, longer lasting, user-friendly
  • Amps designated by different colors
    • 30 Amp = Blue
    • 60 Amp = Red
    • 100 Amp = Black

For more than 35 years, SMS Connectors have been meeting the needs of mining and tunneling operations around the world.

“Our strategic advantage is the ease with which these connectors fit together,” said Girtman. “We engineer and design each connector to be interchangeable and compatible with other major manufactured connectors, allowing end users to transition seamlessly from what they’re currently using to using SMS Connectors. Our manufacturing technology, paired with our ingenuity, allows us to control the quality of what we make throughout the entire production process, enabling us to tailor connectors to the unique needs of our customers.”

 

For more information on SMS Connectors, see www.smsconnectors.com, contact Marshall Girtman at Marshall.Girtman@specialmineservices.com or 618.932.2151, ext. 120.

 

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