Souriau Circular Connector The Souriau clipper series 18-contacts male industrial plastic connector has a plug-type connection. This in-line connector has a 13A current rating per contact. It features a retention plate system allowing insertion/extraction of the contacts without tooling. The unique contact retention system facilitates field maintenance and repairs, enabling contacts to be loaded and unloaded by simply unlocking the contact retention plate. It has an adaptor with an electrical PG thread for PG backshells with 1/2 turn bayonet coupling allowing a quick-connection to the system. This connector has thermoplastic housing with gold-plated copper alloy contacts.
Clipper Series
Plastic industrial connectors, which provide sealing to IP67. The system offers connector shells with a retention plate system, allowing easy insertion/extraction of the crimp contacts without tooling. Contacts to be purchased separately. The cable mount sockets can accept straight cable clamps, conduit adaptors or sealing glands giving great flexibility in usage. For added safety, the connectors are designed to be scoop proof: in that, they may be coupled and uncoupled without the risk of damaging contacts, even if blind mating is necessary. High-density formats are available using 1mm contacts. Features and Benefits Crimp termination
Straight body orientation
180° screw coupling with positive audible safety latch
Contact resistance is less than 10Mohm
Durability of 250 mating cycles
High vibration resistance
Operation temperature ranges between -40°C and 125°C
Scoop proof contacts
Shell size is 3mm
Unshielded Applications Factory automation and machine tools
Test and measurement instrumentation Certifications IP68 rated