Actually, I said "elastic" band. And I've definitely heard people here in
Texas refer to an elastic band as "flex cord". Oddly enough, we do call a
"rubber" band a rubber band. I presume the distinction is so people won't
mistake garment or upholstery elastic for the multi-purpose rubber bands.
People here also have called a bungee cord a "flex cord" or "flex strap".
No, they aren't industry-standard terms, but I assumed he wanted optional
"street" translations, too. Maybe not..

huh.. I've never heard that one, but I live in Florida. Guess that could be
why.

I think we need to make a Regional translation manual for the USA. : )


Harwin/Molex connectors : Amp/Tyco Typically called molex connectors in
my experience. Can't say I've heard them called Amp or Tyco connectors.

Must be a Texas thing. Been buying both Molex and Amp ends for many
years. Never seen a Molex that matches his Harwin specs. Molex uses
different type crimp receptacles -- even the non-U-spring square ones are
slightly different. The Amp ones in that Tyco link I posted look just
like those in his Harwin pic; same pin spacing, too. Well, at least they
are the same in all the Texas parts houses I frequent -- that includes
consumer, commercial and industrial suppliers. When I go in and ask for a
Molex, they _never_ come back with a Harwin type connector as per his pic.
We don't call them Tyco connectors here, either. I included Tyco to
indicate who now owns the Amp line. Sorry for the confusion.

by the way I have heard of amp connectors, but I don't think molex when
someone says amp.
I didn't see the pictures of the connector he listed.