Connector compatibility: the missing link?

In this article, Afton Chemical explores the often-overlooked world of low-voltage connector compatibility in electric vehicles (EVs). With the rise of direct oil-cooled eMotors, connectors face increasing exposure to lubricants. Our advanced testing reveals that ensuring compatibility between connectors, seals, and fluid additives is essential to maintaining EV performance and avoiding issues like conductive deposits, corrosion, and shorting.

Through bespoke in-house testing, Afton evaluates both liquid and vapor phase interactions, pioneering solutions that optimize connector durability across diverse conditions. Partnering with OEMs, we integrate compatibility insights early in development, delivering tailored additive chemistries that drive efficiency and reliability for eMotors, transmissions, and electric drive units. At Afton, no link in the EV efficiency chain is left overlooked.
 
This article was featured in the November edition of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Magazine.