Stage Pin Connector Expert Needed

[Raz Thomas]

Hey people,

Just thought of trying my luck with a questions for you.

Is there any chance I get someone who really knows things around stage pin connectors and which are best for lighting equipment set ups?

I boiled it down to 2 options: Group 5 and Bates.

You know any going better than here?

http://www.atielectrical.com/resource-center/stage-pin-review/

 

[dryslk]

What are you using these connectors for ???. There are better alternatives if they are not for use in the entertainment / film industry & even if they are there are a lot of safer types of connectors EG 3 pin joy , Twist lock , Cam lock , Edison , all in various I/E rates 35 year tv/perf arts/film tech

 

[alfredeneuman]

This is the Garage Journal

You may have better luck with your question here:
https://www.controlbooth.com/

 

[jeffmoss26]

Union Connector!

 

[Jeff127]

As with many connectors, these are a legacy standard. Many applications today use twistlock connectors since they are a positive lock and can't be removed by an errant batton or a piece of stage scenery. Unless you are looking to mate with existing pin connectors then I'd use twistlocks in the appropriate voltage and current rating.

 

[Raz Thomas]

I'm in the entertainment business @dryslk - what would be your best recommendation for my particular case

Sorry for not mentioning this from the start off

 

[The mean fish]

The Bates connector you listed is more of a consumer grade product compared to the Group 5 stuff which handles a lot more amperage and is built a lot better. Even the entertainment industry (except for theatrical lighting) is moving away from stagepin and to twist lock alternatives. The last time I messed with socapex is was twistlock males and stagepin females on the breakouts because the fixtures were cross rented from a theatrical supplier and hadn't been converted to twist lock.

What are you trying to accomplish?