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News Release from: Fischer Connectors | Subject: DBPE
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 November 2002
Connectors keep equipment watertight
New from Fischer Connectors, the DBPE is a rear-mounting connector that holds pressure inside a vessel.
New from Fischer Connectors, the DBPE is a rear-mounting connector that holds pressure inside a vessel This microminiature connector has been tested with hydraulic oil pressure of 8000lb/in2 and left overnight at 5000lb/in2, with no electrical or mechanical faults
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Connector enters pressure vessels
Available now from Fischer Connectors is a range of rear-mounting connectors that hold pressure inside a vessel.
The DBPE is available in seven different shell sizes with PCB on solder connectors.
Insulation material is Peek, O-rings are Viton, and contacts are plated to QQ-N-290/MIL-G-45204.
This style of connector carries an IP68 rating unmated, but for vacuum or higher pressure they are individually checked non-destructively prior to shipment with helium tracer gas.
The smallest shell size 102 series can be supplied with seven contacts.
The largest shall size 107 series offers up to 55 contacts.
With either PCB or solder connectors they can be prewired for ease of manufacturing.
A special tool to fit the decorative securing nut is available, to make secure mechanical and pressure tight connection into D flat chassis mounting hole.
A DBPU IP68 version is also available which has many military applications in tactical radios, GPS and sensor equipment where continuous 1m water depth and a minimum temperature of -50C is a requirement. Request a free brochure from Fischer Connectors ...
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