Circular connectors are used in a wide range of applications across a diverse range of industries, including, but not limited to Defence, Aerospace, Rail and Industrial.
Meeting a diverse range of specifications, both commercial and military, and manufactured in a range of styles, coupling methods, and insert arrangements, they are used in applications as diverse as Power, Signal, Data and Fibre Optic.
These connectors are manufactured from a diverse range of materials and finishes to meet the most demanding of applications.
MIL-DTL-38999 SERIES III & IV
Due to their design, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Connectors are one of the most widely used connectors, across a range of industries. They are a quick disconnect, threaded connector, designed for high density applications. Their insert arrangements range from 3 to 128 contacts, with a range of mixed contact layouts. They have extremely good EMI performance, and are particularly suitable for SWAMP areas.
A wide range of backshells and accessories are available to compliment this connector series.
Technical Description
- Tri-Start Acme Threaded Coupling
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Rear Release Crimp Contacts
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Scoop proof, which enables the connector to mate before contacts engage
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Interfacial seal
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Operating temperature range -65°C to 200°C
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Contact Sizes 22D, 20, 16 & 12
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Can accommodate wire sizes 28 to 12 AWG (0.08mm² to 3.0mm²)
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Current rating 5.0 to 23 Amps
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22D = 5.0A
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20 = 7.5A
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16 = 13.0A
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12 = 23.0A
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- Excellent EMI performance
- Coaxial contacts available
- Fibre Optic contacts available
- Hermetic versions available
- Filtered versions available(non Mil-Spec)
- Available in the following styles
- Plug
- Jam Nut
- Flange Mount
- A variety of materials available, including;
- Aluminum
- Composite
- Stainless Steel
- A range of finishes available, including;
- Cadmium, Olive Drab
- Electroless Nickel
- Zinc Nickel, Olive Drab
- PTFE