Superlite Connectors

The Superlite range of breathing circuit connectors were developed by MIE in the early 70's following the disastrous product "Featherlite" a lightweight connector made of aluminium and electroless nickel plated.

Superlite is made from electrically conductive polypropylene, moulded round precision stainless steel inserts to produce an accurate and hard wearing surface for the male and female mating surfaces.

The first connectors were launched in 1971 and were quickly followed by a paediatric range and in 1976 the Exhaust valves were introduced gradually replacing the standard expiratory valves. From its introduction to the closure of MIE several million items were sold throughout the world.

Superlite proved to be one of the most successful MIE products throughout the 1970's and 80's, only being eclipsed by the introduction of disposable systems.