Changes to an existing part
Provide a Kangsheng part number or reference product. Identify the dimensions, contact layout or mounting arrangement you want to change, along with any interface requirements that must remain unchanged.
CONNECTOR CUSTOMIZATION
Custom connectors for your product design
Need a different size, contact layout or mounting arrangement? Send a drawing, product photo or application brief to discuss a connector that fits your product.
Start with the installation space, mating interface and electrical requirements. The 11-pin design shown here is one example from Kangsheng’s own tooling.
Our own-tooling example: 11-pin battery connectors
Original KS-HC-11M male and KS-HC-11F female photographs show seven central signal contacts, two larger contacts at each side and the mating direction. Share your PCB and mating-side details to identify the features to retain or change.
KS-HC-11F · Female drawing specifications
The dimensions and ratings below belong to the female PDF views and notes. Specify current per large contact, plus your required peak duration and duty cycle.
- Contact layout
- Seven central smaller contacts; two larger contacts at each side
- Group pitch
- 2.0 mm central group; 5.0 mm outer pairs
- Two main-view dimensions
- 38.70 × 7.67 mm
- Rated current per large contact
- 25 A
- Instant current per large contact
- 30 A
- Contact material
- Phosphor bronze C5191-H
- Insulator options in drawing
- PA9T or other high-temperature performance resin
- Finish notes
- Contact area refers to silver/gold; silver-plated tails; overall nickel underplate at least 50 µin
- Salt-spray drawing requirement
- 24 h
- Tail ordering options
- T: 180°; S: 90°
Ways to start the discussion
Identify the changes you need and any dimensions or interface requirements that must stay the same, so the approach can be reviewed for your project.
An existing drawing or sample
Share the drawing and revision, photos of the product and its mating part, and the critical dimensions and operating requirements. Please contact us before sending a physical sample.
An application and available space
Describe the equipment, connection point, installation space and electrical requirements. List any unresolved parameters separately so they can be discussed.
How to discuss a custom project
The following points help define a project. Design, sampling and supply arrangements are agreed for the specific requirements.
Requirements
Define the connection's purpose and the problem to solve.
- You provide
- Drawings, photos or a reference part; the application, key specifications, expected quantities and target dates. Mark any open questions.
- Agreed outcome
- A requirements list and the information that needs to be supplied or checked.
Feasibility review
Discuss a suitable approach based on the interface, structure, operating conditions and quantity plan.
- You provide
- Fixed interface constraints, critical dimensions, performance requirements, and cost or schedule considerations.
- Agreed outcome
- A proposed direction, open issues, and the development, sample, quotation and supply conditions.
Drawing approval
Align on dimensions, mating relationships and acceptance criteria.
- You provide
- Approval or revision requests for the drawing, pinout, mounting dimensions and key specifications.
- Agreed outcome
- The agreed drawing and specification revision, sample requirements and validation items.
Sample validation
Review samples and evaluate them in the application under the agreed arrangements.
- You provide
- Fit and function feedback from the intended equipment, including any changes needed.
- Agreed outcome
- Sample approval or a list of revisions for further review.
Production and delivery
Arrange supply after the relevant specifications, samples and order conditions are confirmed.
- You provide
- Order quantity, packaging and marking requirements, delivery destination and schedule.
- Agreed outcome
- The applicable drawing revision, quantity, packaging, acceptance and delivery arrangements.
Any tooling, special materials, additional testing or other development work requires separate agreement on scope, cost and timing.
What to prepare for your enquiry
- Application: What is connected, and whether the connection carries power, charging current or signals.
- Reference information: Part numbers, drawings and revisions, product photos and mating-part details.
- Installation constraints: Pin count, pitch, available length, width and height, contact direction, and PCB pad or hole layout.
- Electrical and operating requirements: Voltage, continuous and peak current, temperature, mating frequency, and required testing or material documents.
- Purchasing plans: Samples, expected order quantity, annual volume and target dates. Open items can be discussed later.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enquire without a drawing?
Yes. Start with an application brief, product or interface photos, available installation space and the specifications you know. Additional information can be identified during the discussion.
Does a custom project always require new tooling?
The changes and available options need to be reviewed first. Any tooling or other development work, and its cost, will be confirmed for the project.
What are the MOQ, sample cost and lead time?
These depend on the structure, materials, sample requirements and order quantity. Include your quantities and target dates in the enquiry. The quotation will set out the applicable costs, minimum quantities and delivery arrangements.
Can samples be evaluated before a production order is confirmed?
Include the sample quantity and validation goals in your enquiry. Sampling arrangements, validation items and the approval requirements before production will be discussed for the project.
Tell Kangsheng what you need to connect
Start with a drawing, photos or an application brief. Share both the requirements you know and the questions still to be resolved.