In industrial and high-vibration environments, a secure USB connection is essential. Coolgear’s screw-lock USB cables are designed to pair with our industrial-grade hubs and other compatible devices to prevent accidental disconnects, data loss, and power interruptions.
If you’re evaluating whether your third-party USB hub is compatible with screw-lock USB cables, the key factor is simple: measure the distance between the threaded screw-lock holes. Below is a quick guide to help you confirm compatibility. If your hub is a Coolgear USB hub, our cables already interface seamlessley, start integrating now.
USB Type-A Screw-Lock Port Spacing
For USB Type-A ports with threaded screw-lock holes, compatibility depends on the distance between the center points of the two threaded holes.
Required measurement: 19mm apart
If the threaded holes measure 19mm from center to center, the port is compatible with Coolgear’s screw-lock USB Type-A cables. This spacing is common on many industrial USB hubs, including a wide range of Coolgear models.
Using calipers is the most accurate way to confirm this measurement.
USB Type-B Screw-Lock Port Spacing
USB Type-B upstream ports are frequently used to connect hubs to host systems in industrial environments. For screw-lock Type-B compatibility:
Required measurement: 24mm apart
If the threaded holes measure 24mm, your hub will properly align with Coolgear’s screw-lock Type-B cables. This configuration is typical for rugged, panel-mounted, and industrial-grade hubs.
Because Type-B connectors vary between USB 2.0 and USB 3.x form factors, always confirm both connector type and screw-hole spacing.
USB Type-C Screw-Lock Port Spacing
For dual screw-lock USB Type-C ports:
Required measurement: 15mm apart
Dual screw-lock Type-C connectors follow this 15mm spacing standard. In addition, USB Type-C screw-lock measurements are standardized under the USB Implementor’s Forum (USB-IF), helping ensure cross-compatibility between compliant hubs and cables.
Both single and dual screw-lock Type-C ports and cables follow USB-IF mechanical guidelines, but it’s still good practice to verify physical spacing before purchase—especially when integrating with third-party hardware.
Why Measurement Matters
Screw-lock USB connections are commonly used in:
- Industrial automation and robotics
- Test and measurement systems
- Mobile or vehicle-mounted installations
- Military and aerospace environments
- High-vibration manufacturing floors
Proper alignment ensures:
- Secure mechanical retention
- Reduced risk of intermittent connectivity
- Protection against cable strain and accidental unplugging
At Coolgear, our hubs are engineered for secure integration in demanding environments, with durability and reliability at the forefront of design .