The Pan Pacific IDC Type Metal Shell category narrows the IDC Connectors family to a specific electronic connectivity and installation hardware format, helping match the mechanical interface before choosing a part number. Examples currently represented in Wallco's Pan Pacific catalog include 57F-24FB (57F-24FB Idc 24Pin/F Centronic W/Metal Shell) and 57F-36FB (57F-36FB Idc 36Pin/F Centronic W/Metal Shell).
For this Pan Pacific category, verify connector or interface type, gender/contact count, mounting/termination method, electrical or signal requirements and mechanical fit. Those attributes determine mating compatibility and whether the part is appropriate for the intended equipment or cabling system.
The catalog path is Pan Pacific > Connectors & Components > IDC Connectors > IDC Type Metal Shell. Keeping the manufacturer family, parent interface and exact subcategory together is useful for distinguishing parts that share a similar appearance but use different termination, wiring, impedance, contact or mounting details.
Start with the existing Pan Pacific part number when replacing a component. If it is unavailable, document the mating equipment and the key attributes for idc type metal shell: connector or interface type, gender/contact count, mounting/termination method, electrical or signal requirements and mechanical fit.
Wallco currently has 26 active Pan Pacific products assigned to this category in the latest catalog export. The category is intended to narrow the choice; final compatibility should be confirmed at the individual part level.
Do not assume that two products in the idc type metal shell family are interchangeable solely because they share a connector family. Pinout, impedance, shielding, termination, shell size, wiring standard or signal direction may differ depending on the interface.
Compare connector or interface type, gender/contact count, mounting/termination method, electrical or signal requirements and mechanical fit.
Match the complete Pan Pacific part number first. If cross-referencing, compare the mating interface, mechanical format, termination/wiring and electrical or signal requirements before substituting another model.
