Wake Forest, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/26/2012 -- Connector distributor BTC Electronic Components (BTC - Wake Forest, NC) announced that its offering of EN2997 Y and YE hermetically sealed receptacles has been recertified by ASD-CERT. As a unit of Ametek/HCC Interconnect Technologies, Sealtron manufactures these components and successfully completed the required steps mandated by ASD-CERT.

Founded in 1990, ASD-CERT is an association affiliated with ASD with the purpose to qualify standard aerospace products in accordance with the requirements of EN 9133 ''Quality Management Systems - Qualification Procedure for Aerospace Standard Part'' (formerly EN 3042). The association is a ''third party'' non-profit organization and has no commercial interest.

BTC is Ametek/HCC Interconnect Technologies' only franchised/authorized distributor in North America. Presently the company maintains over $2 million in product inventory while hosting an expansive hermetic connector inventory.

As franchised/authorized stocking distributor, BTC currently supplies the following Sealtron EN2997 Y and YE hermetic receptacles: EN2997Y1, EN2997Y0, EN2997Y7, EN2997YE1, EN2997YE0 and EN2997YE7 in shell sizes from 8 to 28. All items that are classified to Class Y are suitable for operations from -65º Celsius to + 200º Celsius, while Class YE is suitable for cyclical operations from -65º Celsius to +260º Celsius.

“Sealtron continues to be a leader in glass-to-metal-sealed (GTMS) electrical connectors for high-reliability applications,” stated Chuck Grimm, COO at BTC. “Additionally, their steadfast commitment to quality is unmatched in the aircraft engine connector market.”

BTC stocks and distributes a wide range of connectors, accessories and contacts. Since 1980, they have been solving their customers’ most difficult connector problems and recently became one of the first connector distributors to earn the AS9100 Rev C Certification.

If you would like to learn more about Sealtron’s EN2997 Y & YE Hermetic Receptacles – or any of BTC’s franchised/authorized lines – please call 800-526-2828 or visit their website at: http://www.BTCElectronics.com.

About BTC Electronic Components
Headquartered in Wake Forest, NC, BTC is a manufacturer franchised/authorized interconnect supplier for 31 premium manufacturers serving the aerospace, military, and commercial industries. BTC is a small business and is AS9100 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008, ITAR and MIL-STD-790 certified.

They separate themselves from other connector suppliers through service, quality and expertise. In addition, the company ensures 100% traceability on all parts.

About Ametek/HCC Interconnect Technologies
AMETEK/HCC Interconnect Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered hermetic connectors, terminals, headers and bulkheads for mission-critical electronics used in the aerospace, defense, industrial, telecommunications and petrochemical markets. It is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $3.0 billion.