At first, let us define what is "original connector" and what is "equivalent connector"
Original connector: it is considered to be produced by those big famous brand companies. Molex, TE, JST, JAE, Lumberg, HRS, Wurth......which are well known all around the world, with the 1st class quality. Customers barely worry about its quality.
Equivalent connector: also called replacement or cross. It is considered to be produced by local manufacturers with the same specs or very similar specs (that you can not tell the difference from visual inspection) to the original ones. It is not that famous that not many people know the brand. However some brands in China are getting famous around the world that might become original connector in the future.
In most cases, although Chinese equivalent connector is not as high quality as original ones, much cheaper price makes it still favored by many clients. In the following cases, more people would like to use equivalent connector,instead of original connectors:
1. Finished products are low-priced
2. Consumption products with short life span
3. End customer doesn't have connector brand request
4. Frequently updated product
5. Fast delivery.
Related products such as electric fan, electric iron, electric cooker, electric kettle.
There are more and more local connector manufacturers in China, such as LHE, HRB, JVT, LDZY, HR, etc. Some equivalent connectors quality is the same as original ones or even better than the original ones.
And original connector is necessary in the following cases:
1. Finished products are expensive
2. Long life span, say 10 years
3. Finished products exported to overseas market
4. Critical on environment
5. Hi-tech products
such as the field of Aerospace, car, home appliance, cellphone, LCD TV, camera, medical machine, robot, office equipment, elevator,etc.
In conclusion, using equivalent connector or original connector depends on the budget,delivery time,quality and certifications required. No matter what kind of connector you choose, original or equivalent, Ecocables will always help find a good solution to meet your needs.