Amphenol Alden Products Company
is a manufacturer of high performance connectors and cable assemblies for instrumentation applications. Designed to perform in an environment outside the shelter of the electronic enclosure, these interconnects are exposed to environmental and mechanical stresses that internal components and wiring never see.
Alden Products was founded in 1929 by Milton Alden as a designer and manufacturer of thermoset molded components for the communications industry. Inspired by the belief that successful new products could only be produced by having complete control over the development process, Alden has acquired an impressive set of core competencies that are critical to meeting the needs of this demanding market segment.
Pioneer - During the 1940's, Alden Products was faced with the challenge of addressing the increasing voltage and environmental demands of the vacuum tube industry. By exploiting the emerging thermoplastic resin technology of the time, Alden developed an 'insert molding' process where the connector insulator was over molded directly onto the contact and wire assembly. The resulting encapsulated assembly handled greater voltages, sealed out moisture, and improved strain-relief. These attributes were critical in establishing Alden Products as a premier manufacturer of high voltage interconnects serving the TV, Copier, and X-Ray Industries. They also provided a platform for addressing the needs of today's demanding instrumentation applications.
Innovator - In addition to pioneering the insert molding process, Alden has been awarded over fifty U.S. Patents covering ongoing innovations to connectors and cable assemblies. The scope of these improvements includes:
- connector coupling technology
- electrical contact technology
- over-molded circuits
- high voltage interconnect technology
- connector assembly techniques
- front- panel mounting methods
- insert molded feedthroughs
- intelligent cable systems
Today, with a third generation of Alden at the helm, we consider our acuity at the development of "art to part" interconnect solutions to be unique in the industry. Our ability to rapidly meet our customer's specialized needs through modified standard products is unmatched. Alden's commitment to collaborative engineering makes us the best choice for today's electronic manufacturers who need to get their products to market fast.
