WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, the largest interconnect distributor in North America, is now stocking TE Connectivity's MEZALOK connector.

TE's MEZALOK connector is a rugged surface mount mezzanine connector incorporating "super-redundant" mini-box contact system for separable interface. The MEZALOK connector is available in 60 and 114 positions, and the Mini-Box contact system provides four points of contact for reliability. The 114 position is designed to support VITA 61 XMC architecture as a rugged alternative to VITA 42 XMC and the 60 position is designed for custom architecture stacking applications.

"We're happy to be able to offer TE Connectivity's MEZALOK connector to our customers," said Ken Pirt, Heilind Supplier Business Manager. "Our customers will appreciate the superior thermal stability of the LCP plastic housings and the 500 mating cycle durability."

The MEZALOK connector features multiple points of contact, covered socket contacts with generous lead-ins, protected socket end for reliable blind mateability and a sealed mated connection to prevent failure from debris. It also features optimal thermal stability and 500 mating cycle durability.

Applications for MEZALOK connectors include global, aerospace, defense and marine. Visit Heilind's website for more information about TE's MEZALOK connector.

Heilind has an extensive inventory of TE Connectivity products such as connectors, switches, relays and circuit breakers.

About Heilind Electronics

Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products. Heilind has 25 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.

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