Meet Nye - Scott Munday
Scott Munday has worked at Nye for the last 12 years. As an integral part of our sales team, Scott works with engineers in the Electronics, Appliance and Power Tools markets to find lubrication solutions that solve their design challenges. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University.
What is one of the most common questions you get about connector grease?
The most common question I get revolves around the misconception that a conductive grease should be used to solve electrical intermittency issues. This then leads to a discussion about dielectric connector greases and the benefits that these greases provide to prevent fretting and corrosion.
Why is it important that suppliers spec in a connector grease during the design phase of their project?
The importance of having the appropriate Nye connector grease spec’d into a connector application during the design phase is to ensure the best solution is incorporated to meet the design and operational parameters of the connector. The design phase will also allow for the testing of a couple of different lubricant options to see how they will perform in the design and under expected operating conditions. Another reason this is important is that the appropriate connector lubricant can reduce warranty claims due to electrical intermittencies in connectors once the product design enters the marketplace.
Wiring harness assemblies include dozens of connectors some of which that are very large. Why should connector grease be used in these applications?
As larger and/or higher density connector assemblies become more and more common in all types of electrical applications, the primary concern here is the amount of force required to join the connectors together – commonly referred to as mating force. In addition to larger and higher density connector assemblies, sometimes connector housings can be mounted in hard to reach areas. Compounded with high mating force requirements, this scenario can lead to real ergonomic challenges and the possibility that the connectors are not mated correctly. Nye’s connector grease is designed to reduce the force needed to mate connectors and ensure solid connections.
Where and why is connector grease used in power tool applications?
There is no doubt that battery powered tools provide a tremendous convenience to professional contractors and DIYers alike. The challenge with electrical connectors in these tools revolves more around the wear of removing and replacing the battery, as well as, corrosion from being used in outdoor and construction environments.
A connector grease on the contacts in the tools helps to reduce wear and keep out dust and moisture from the job site and home projects. By keeping dust and moisture away from the connectors, the reliability and durability of the tool is greatly increased.
What is your favorite thing about working for Nye?
My favorite thing about working at Nye is the interaction with both existing and new customers and providing innovative solutions to their lubricant challenges.
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