Coaxial flange diverts tightening torque

When a plug is mated to the receptacle, the tightening torque is diverted by the thread system into an axial force that is applied to the reference plane.

Radiall's 7-16 coaxial flange receptacle incorporates a design concept and composite materials that significantly reduce the generation of third-order passive intermodulation products.

The system is easy to install and significantly reduces the total cost of ownership.

The contact pressure on the equipment side is generated by the 7-16 plug.

Consequently, when a plug is mated to the receptacle, the tightening torque is diverted by the thread system into an axial force that is applied to the reference plane.

This means that the pressure on both contact junctions is equally distributed.

The entire force generated by the tightening torque is efficiently transformed and used as an axial force on the contact junctions at the reference plane and panel junction.

This improves the intermodulation level and its stability.

The receptacle body is only used as a mechanical support, which guides the reduced mass contact and no longer has an electrical function.

This new degree of freedom has the added advantage of enabling the use of different materials that can be selected to offer certain features and meet specific practical needs.

The material chosen for the 7-16 flange receptacle had to be lightweight, have high corrosion resistance and be colourable.

The composite material chosen offers a rugged system and cuts its weight by 50%.

The lower weight of the components reduces the overall weight of the final module and cuts transportation costs.

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