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MC3 and MC4 types constitute the typical range of PV connectors and cable couplers in China.
Mainstream PV connectors and cable couplers from China come in MC3 and MC4 types. These have 600 or 1,000VDC and 15, 20, 25, 30 or 40A rated voltage and current, and accept 8 to 14AWG wires. Units have copper contacts plated with silver or tin, and insulation made of PC, PPO or nylon 66.
China companies accommodate custom orders, which form between 20 and 50 percent of their shipments.
Most turn to the local supply for materials. Others also source plastic from foreign providers.
The cost of manufacturing inputs was flat for a year, resulting in stable prices. The majority expects the trend to continue in 2016.
Here is a selection of PV connectors and cable couplers from China.

Nantong Tianquan Solar Power Technology Co. Ltd's model MC4 PV connector supports up to 1,000VDC operating voltage and 25A rated current. Its contact and insulation resistance are ≤5mohm and >500Mohm.
The IP67-rated unit with a pollution degree 2 and class II safety operates in -40 to 85 C. It complies with DIN V VDE V 0126-3.
The minimum order is negotiable. Delivery time is 7 days.

The model PV-BTBL0601 PV connector from Ningbo Betterbell Automobile Parts Co. Ltd has 1,000VDC and 16A rated voltage and current, and ≤0.5mohm contact resistance. The rated impulse and insulation voltage are 8,000V and 100V.
The unit conforms to DIN V VDE V0126-3:2006. It has class A application, class II safety and pollution degree 2. It is IP65-rated.
The negotiable minimum order has a delivery lead time of 7 days.

Wenzhou Onkak Impex Co. Ltd's PV connector, PV-ONCT4B model, has 1,000VDC and 30A rated voltage and current. It is UL94V-0-rated. The operating temperature is -40 to 85 C.
The unit has IP67 rating and class II safety. Its conductor cross section is 2.5, 4 or 6sqmm.
The minimum order is 500 units. Delivery time is 10 days.

Xiamen Oseisy Industry & Trade Co. Ltd's model PV-001-b PV connector has 30A rated current. It is compatible with 14AWG cables rated at 36A, 12AWG 45A or 10AWG 52A.
The TÜV-approved and UL-listed unit has class II safety. It operates in -40 to 90 C. In addition to an IP65 rating, the connector has anti-UV, and oil, grease, ozone and hydrolysis resistance.
The minimum order is 2,000 units, and delivery is 7 days.
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