Bulgin has been manufacturing electronic components for over a century, earning a reputation for robust, long-lasting products capable of withstanding the most demanding environments. The Standard Buccaneer, in production for more than 30 years, is a proven example of the reliability and durability customers have come to expect from Bulgin. This is the range we chose to re-engineer, creating a more environmentally friendly connector without compromising any of the performance characteristics of the Standard Buccaneer Series.

This session delves into the development of Bulgin’s Standard Vitalis Buccaneer, the new bio-based circular power connector designed to match the performance of the Standard Buccaneer Series. Attendees will gain insight into the selection and testing of bio-based materials, mechanical design considerations, injection moulding trials, pilot production, and rigorous environmental testing. The talk highlights the engineering challenges and solutions involved in delivering a more environmentally friendly connector that retains the same durability, waterproofing, and compatibility as the original Standard Buccaneer.