Product Highlight: Connectors

MIL-DTL-26500 (MIL-C-26500)

RMS MIL-C-26500 (MIL-DTL-26500, QPL-26500)

MIL-DTL-26500 connectors are QPL preferred connectors for BACC applications.

Air Electro is a stocking, authorized, 48-hour assembly value-added distributor for MIL-DTL-26500 connector series through RMS. Featuring two coupling styles—Bayonet and threaded, both options inter-mate with MIL-DTL-83723 connectors. A variety of material finishes are offered such as electroless nickel, olive drab cadmium and black anodizing. Other finishes are available with a commercial equivalent option.

MIL-DTL-26500 series can be ordered by BACC (Boeing), military, or RMS part numbers.

Contact your Air Electro technical specialists for cross-reference or any additional needs.

MIL-DTL-83723 III

RMS MIL-DTL-83723 Series III (R07) Connectors

MIL-DTL-83723 Series III—High-density connectors featuring both bayonet and threaded coupling.

Air Electro is a 48-hour value-added, stocking, authorized distributor of MIL-DTL-83723 Series III connectors. Both bayonet and coupling styles inter-mate with MIL-DTL-26500 connectors.

We stock the full breadth of shell types, material, plating and insert arrangements as well as maintaining large amounts of stock on the AS39029 contacts required for the connectors.

Contact your Air Electro technical specialist with all the questions regarding the MIL-DTL-83723 Series III.

EN (AIRBUS) Connectors -EN3645, EN3646

EN (AIRBUS) Connectors -EN3645, EN3646

EN (AIRBUS) connectors are similar to MIL-DTL-38999 series III and MIL-DTL-26482 Series II connectors with additional requirements, especially in terms of lightning strike performances and resistance to fluids.

EN3645, similar to MIL-DTL-3899 connectors were originally created for the most challenging applications and rugged surround environment. EN3645 connectors are designed for use in a broad range of diverse applications across numerous industries such as aerospace, civil aviation, shipboard applications, and much more.

EN3645 features:

• Hermetic version available
• Quick self-lock coupling eliminates the need for lockwire
• Superior EMI shielding and Electrostatic Discharge Protection (EDP)
• Excellent resistance to vibration, moisture, shock, and corrosion
• Temperature range -65°C to 125°C (-85°F to 257°F)
• Wide variety of insert options and accessories
• Uses standard MIL-DTL-38999 contacts, assembly tools, and insert arrangements
• Recessed pins provide added contact protection

EN3646 is an AIRBUS specification for a low profile, lightweight version of the MIL-DTL-26482 Series II connector. Is it a bayonet-style, quick release connector that was designed for commercial aerospace applications.

EN3646 features:

• Bayonet Style and quick release
• Hermetic version available
• Souriau 8525 and 8526 are the commercial versions
• Shell type: jam nut receptacle, plug, and square flange
• Shell plating: black anodized, nickel, olive drab, cadmium
• Contacts (EN3155) material: copper alloy with gold plating
• Contact (EN3155) options: PC Tail, crimp, solder and quadrax.

EN2997 is a stainless-steel screw coupling connector designed for use in aviation harsh environments. Perfect for engines and landing gear. Air Electro offers Souriau’s 8535 and 8536 series version. EN2997 matches MIL-83723 Series III requirements.

EN2997 features:

• Temperature range: – 60°C +260°C
• Leakage as per 2591-312: Method B differential pressure: 100kPa Maximum leakage flow: 16×10-6 m3 /h
• Salt Spray: 500 hours.
• Resistance to fluids: MIL-H 5606 – SKYDROL 500 B4 – LD4 – JP5 – MIL-L 7870A – MIL-L 23699 – MIL- L 7808 – MIL-C 25769 – MIL-A 8243
• Contact resistance: initial contact resistance at ambient temperature as per EN 2997 and EN315
• Shielding: to 100 MHz at 1 GHz attenuation 65 dB.
• Shell: Passivated stainless steel
• Grommet and seal: Silicone elastomer
• Insulator: Thermoplastic
• Contact body: Copper Alloy
• Mating cycles: 500 coupling operation

Air Electro is an Authorized value-added distributor for EN3645, EN3646 and EN2997 connectors through Souriau’s connector lines. We stock a large component inventory allowing us the build EN connectors based on your needs within 48 hours and have them ready at your doorstep.

Please contact your Air Electro technical specialist with all of your EN (AIRBUS) connector needs.

BACC (Boeing) Connectors

BACC (Boeing) Connectors

Air Electro, a BACC authorized distributor stocks and assembles a wide variety of Boeing approved connectors. As a QPL approved assembly facility we are authorized to assemble BACC connectors for Souriau and we stock BACC finished product as a franchised distributor for RMS, Glenair, Amphenol PCD, Tri-star, TE Connectivity (Deutsch) and Radiall. Our BACC connector offerings include BACC45 & 63 (MIL-C-26500), BACC63CU/CT (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III composite), BACC63DB/DC (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III stainless steel), BACC50 grounding blocks from Amphenol PCD, BACC65 (Rectangular connectors through Radiall and Deutsch-DMC-M Series), as well as BACC47 contacts through Tri-star, Radiall and Souriau, and BACC10 connector accessories through Glenair.

Contact your Air Electro technical specialist for any BACC connector requirements.

Push – Pull Connectors

SOURIAU ULC Series – Push-Pull Connectors

An excellent choice for applications with limited space and strong, long-lasting durability.

Air Electro is the authorized stocking distributor of Souriau Push-Pull connectors. We carry a large inventory for multiple product series: JBX IP/40IP68, UTL, JMX, and ULC.

Souriau’s push-pull connectors are most often found in harsh industrial, military, radio/communication and medical/surgical applications.

Please contact your technical Air Electro sales specialist with any questions regarding the push-pull connectors.

High-Speed Connectors

High-Speed Connectors

Connectors used in applications where fast data transfer is required.

Air Electro stocks a large inventory of high-speed connectors and contacts that are often ready for the same day shipping. We provide high-speed connectors in both circular and rectangular shapes.

Air Electro is an authorized stocking distributor for: Souriau, Glenair and Radiall.

Power Connectors

Power Connectors

Power Connectors-a linking source between a device and the source of power.

As far as the electronics go, power is of crucial importance. Power connectors provide the vital connection between a device and its source of power. In consumer electronics, power connectors are what one would plug into the wall receptacle. Air Electro’s supplies and stocks connectors used in both consumer and non-consumer related electronics.

Power connectors are devices that allow an electrical current to pass through them with the goal of providing power to a device. Even though power connectors are used with various types of electronics, engineers and buyers need to find the specific kind of power connector that best matches their sourcing, design and electrical needs.

Air Electro is an authorized stocking distributor for Positronic, Amphenol, Corsair, Souriau and Radiall.

Circular Connectors

Circular Connectors

Air Electro distributes and assembles a variety of circular connectors for commercial, military and industrial applications. Our circular connector lines consist of Mil-Spec, Boeing approved (BACC), Airbus approved (EN), Hermetic connectors, Filter connectors and Souriau’s industrial Trim Trio line. Mil-Spec connector offerings are MIL-DTL-38999 series I, II & III, MIL-DTL-26482 Series I & II, MIL-DTL-83723, MIL-DTL-26500 and MIL-DTL-5015. Boeing approved connectors consist of BACC45 and BACC63. Airbus approved connectors include EN3645 and EN3646. Industrial Trim Trio connector offerings include the UTS, UTG, UTO, MBG and UTV series. Commercial equivalents are available for MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II & III, MIL-DTL-26482 Series I & II, MIL-DTL-83723, MIL-DTL-26500, MIL-DTL-5015, Souriau 851, 8525 and 8526.

Custom circular connectors are also available through Air Electro’s manufacturing division.

Air Electro has authorized distribution partnerships with value-added and kitting capabilities for the following connector manufacturers:

Souriau, Corsair, RMS, Glenair, Filconn, Deutsch

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D-Sub Connectors

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D-Sub Connectors

D Sub connectors, also known as D Subminiature or D type connectors are small, lightweight connectors that are ideally suited for military equipment, industrial instrumentation, ground support devices and computer equipment. They can also be found in consumer electronics, telecommunications systems, medical equipment and local area networks (LANs).

D Subminiature connectors are available in a variety of shell sizes and pin-outs. The standard shell sizes are 9, 15, 25, 37 and 50. Shells are a steel material with plating options of cadmium or zinc-nickel for ROHS compliance. D sub connectors are qualified to MIL-DTL-24308 and they utilize standard size 20 pin and socket contacts per AS39029. Size 22 contacts are also used in the higher density connectors. Contacts can be non-removable or removable, with options of crimp, solder cup or PC tail.

Air Electro is a franchised distributor for ADI Electronics, a leading QPL manufacturer of MIL-DTL-24308 connectors based out of Dallas, Texas. We are also a fully authorized distributor of Amphenol PCD and Positronic D-Sub connectors.

We stock the full breadth of shell sizes, pin-outs and plating options, in addition to maintaining a robust inventory of the necessary AS39029 contacts and ancillary locking hardware used for connector mounting. All D Sub product is “off the shelf” and ready to ship same day.

Please contact Air Electro for any and all D Sub requirements from Amphenol, ADI Electronics,  and Positronic.

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Rectangular Connectors

Positronic

Used in rugged and harsh environments, rectangular connectors offer design flexibility and ease of use as their advantage over other connector shapes.

Air Electro is an authorized stocking distributor for Positronic, Souriau, Radiall, Amphenol, Glenair, TE Connectivity Deutsch and ADI Electronics as far as rectangular connectors go.

Rectangular connectors are most often used industrial automation, robotics, machine building, transportation-rail, and power creation.

Please contact our technical staff regarding all the custom and value-added needs.

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Glenair MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D Connectors

Glenair MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D Connectors

MIL-DTL-83513 allows the use of low-cost stamped contacts; however, the Glenair Micro-D connector features the high-performance TwistPin contact system. Glenair M83513 connectors are 100% Made in USA. Glenair’s industry-leading Micro-D capacity and capabilities offer quick worldwide access to the full range of QPL items. In addition to the general specification, MIL-DTL-83513 contains a total of 33 Detail Specification Sheets, nicknamed “slash sheets” because a forward slash is used in the numbering system.

Being only 20 miles away from Glenair’s headquarters, Air Electro is the leading authorized distributor for all the Glenair connector needs.

 

Air Electro has been your Connector solution for over 65 years.  If you are ready to explore our enormous inventory, place your order, or ask questions, visit the Push-Pull Connector section of our website now.