Finding the right replacement should be easier than guessing from the shape of a magnetic head. Two cables can look similar at the device while connecting to different electronics at the other end. A clearly identified assembly makes it easier to order the connection the product actually uses.
Custom connector traceability begins with that useful identity: the contact arrangement, mating parts and electrical definition that belong together. Our range includes complete magnetic cables, connector pairs and product-specific non-magnetic assemblies. Each offers a different way to build the interface, with a defined configuration to carry into later orders and replacement discussions.
A complete cable has an identity from one end to the other
The CTP four-contact double-ended magnetic cable, CTP-MCC-4P-DME-DATA-01, joins two matched magnetic interfaces through one integrated lead. It is a magnetic-to-magnetic interconnect, rather than a USB plug attached to a magnetic head.
Two magnetic ends make a distinct accessory format
That format can suit a device arrangement needing a detachable connection at both ends. The two heads, their orientations and the cable route can be considered together. The lead becomes one defined accessory rather than two independently chosen connectors joined by an unspecified cable.
For a removable module connected to a base unit, this can give the product a clear cable identity. The four paths are assigned across both ends for the actual circuit. Their destinations matter just as much as the visible head shape, particularly when the cable will later be supplied as a spare.
The practical advantage is knowing what the complete item represents. A buyer can refer to the selected cable configuration instead of trying to reconstruct its intended wiring from a photograph. Any tracking depth beyond that, such as lot or serial records, is agreed for the actual order.
A harness-ended assembly can belong neatly to an internal board
Our six-contact magnetic harness assembly, CTP-MCC-6P-LIN-WH-01, combines a linear magnetic head, six conductors and an opposite-end connector. It offers a defined route from the removable interface to electronics inside a device.
The far-end connector is part of the selected cable
For a charging dock, the magnetic face can sit at the device pocket while the harness connects to a board farther inside. This gives the mechanical layout room to develop without treating the visible head and internal wiring as unrelated parts.
It also gives the replacement cable a more useful description. The selected item includes the contact map, lead and board-end connection. A different far-end connector or circuit map describes a different configuration, even if the magnetic face looks familiar.
Imagine a service team replacing a cable inside a compact instrument dock. An identified complete assembly can make the intended item easier to recognize before the housing is opened. The product-specific drawing establishes which device revision it serves, rather than expecting the technician to infer compatibility from the number of contacts.
A connector pair brings the two mating structures together
The CTP six-contact rectangular magnetic pair, CTP-MPC-6P-REC-PAIR-01, contains a spring-contact side and matching target side. Its six electrical paths are defined around the product’s circuit.
A rectangular pair can give a removable module one clear interface
The shared mating arrangement is useful when the device and accessory are developed together. One side belongs to the fixed product, the other to the removable part. The housing, target pattern and working position can be considered as a coordinated connection.
For a compact control module, that can keep several functions within one contact area. The assigned paths might serve power and supported signals or control functions, depending on the circuit. The pair provides the physical paths and magnetic mating features; the electronics determine their behavior.
A clear pair identity also helps when the halves enter different assembly stages. The product information can identify which corresponding parts belong together. That is a practical foundation for replacement compatibility, without implying that every six-contact rectangular connector is interchangeable.
A connector series gives choice without making the variants identical
Our two-to-eight-contact sealed magnetic connector series includes different contact counts, housing lengths and dual-row layouts. The paired structures use pogo contacts, flat targets, metal housings and perimeter sealing features.
The benefit is a family of physical options to compare with the device. A simple interface and a more involved module need not reserve the same number of positions or the same housing length. The selected model can follow the electrical functions and available mounting area.
The series name describes those options, while the selected configuration describes the actual item. Its dimensions, electrical map and required environmental performance belong to that model and the completed device. This keeps a broad product family useful without treating it as one universal replacement part.
For a product maker managing several device sizes, that distinction is valuable. The family offers related starting structures, and each device can keep its own defined interface. Replacement and repeat-order descriptions can then point to the relevant model rather than the whole range.
A non-magnetic assembly can fit the product’s own retention
The CTP ten-contact non-magnetic assembly, CTP-PPC-10P-01, combines ten spring contacts with an insulating housing. It is an option for a device whose guides, enclosure or fasteners already provide the mechanical holding arrangement.
That can suit a removable electronics module with an established carrier. The contact block provides the electrical paths while the product’s structure positions and retains the module. Magnets do not have to be added to an interface that already has the required mechanical action.
It is also a reason to keep product descriptions accurate. A ten-contact non-magnetic block and a magnetic pair are different architectures. Their identity should reflect the actual selected structure, rather than a broad label carried over from a similar-looking photograph.
Custom connector traceability should help the next order make sense
One useful way to compare the choices is to look past the visible magnetic face. The complete item may reach a second magnetic head, an internal board connector or the matching target half on a removable module. Those different destinations explain why a recognizable product reference is valuable.
| CTP format | What belongs to its identity |
|---|---|
| Four-contact double-ended cable | The two magnetic ends, their orientation and end-to-end circuit map |
| Six-contact harness assembly | The linear magnetic face, six conductors and opposite-end connector |
| Six-contact rectangular pair | The pogo half, target half and product-specific contact assignment |
| Selected sealed-series model | The chosen contact count, housing size, mating structure and installed interface |
For an equipment maker with both a desktop accessory and an internal removable module, these distinctions can keep the connection choices straightforward. The desktop lead may be stocked as a complete cable, while the module uses a corresponding connector pair. Each item has a clear place in the product instead of sharing an ambiguous magnetic-connector description.
This clarity is helpful when a device changes, too. A different board-end connector can be described as part of a revised harness assembly. A different contact count belongs to a selected interface variant. The physical product choice and the information used to order it stay connected.
The benefit to the buyer is confidence about the item being discussed. A part reference and its selected configuration carry more meaning than a contact count alone. They give repeat-order and replacement conversations a precise starting point while leaving any additional tracking requirements to be agreed for the project.
A useful product record starts with the selected part, drawing and interface definition. It connects the name used to buy the item with the configuration used in the device. For a cable, that includes both ends; for a pair, it includes the corresponding mating parts.
More detailed tracking requirements can be set around the order and service needs. Lot information, assembly relationships or individual identification may be appropriate for the project. Agreeing the required depth early keeps those records useful to the way your devices will be built, stocked and serviced.
Our custom magnetic cable guide provides more context on complete assembly choices. The most useful first step remains choosing a connection with a clear role in the product.
For a detachable lead, identify the complete cable. For a removable module, identify the matching pair and contact map. For a family of devices, keep the selected variant clear. These simple product distinctions make the range easier to use today and the correct replacement easier to describe later.
