Backshells & Dustcaps for connectors
LPA supply a range of connector backshells, protective covers and related accessories.
The backshell range includes:
- Circular backshells
- Rectangular backshells
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Circular backshells
Backshells are threaded onto the rear of the connector and provide screening, environmental sealing, strain relief and EMI/RFI protection for cable terminations.
Supplied in various materials and finishes which are compatible with some of the major military circular connector series. Mil-Spec connectors are used in military, aerospace and harsh environments and the most popular include: MIL-DTL-38999 series I, II, III and IV, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482.
The LPA backshells offer the equivalent product to the Polamco / TE – 90 series / 70 series.
Rectangular backshells
Backshells are available in various styles and configurations including straight, 45 & 90°, split-type or one piece body.
Backshells for D-Sub, Micro D-Sub and Arinc 600 rank and panel connectors.
Protective dust covers
LPA supply protective covers for circular threaded and bayonet connectors. They protect the connectors against dust, water, moisture and EMI.
Threaded onto the back of the connector, the backshell provides strain relief, EMI/RFI shielding, environmental protection and repairability to connector/cable terminations.
- Two main components make up the backshell – threaded coupling nut & grooved body with teeth to mate securely with the corresponding connector
- O ring is supplied to efficiently seal the connector-backshell interface and offers environmental protection
- The grooved body of the backshell secures a heat shrink boot which protects the cable terminations
Termination styles:
- Memory ring
- Band
- Crimp ring
- Spring
- Thread lock
- Cone
Wide range of backshell options available for different applications.
Configurable items include:
- Connector interface
- Coupling ring option
- Angle – straight, 45 and 90° to suit the cable wiring application and reduces strain
- Material and finish
- Shell size
- Cable entry size
- Cable clamp type – different types for light, medium and heavy duty clamps
- Length – extended lengths can be supplied
Suitable for use in aerospace, marine, military, land systems and commercial applications.
Features and Benefits
Circular backshells
Backshells are threaded onto the rear of the connector and provide screening, environmental sealing, strain relief and EMI/RFI protection for cable terminations.
Supplied in various materials and finishes which are compatible with some of the major military circular connector series. Mil-Spec connectors are used in military, aerospace and harsh environments and the most popular include: MIL-DTL-38999 series I, II, III and IV, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482.
The LPA backshells offer the equivalent product to the Polamco / TE – 90 series / 70 series.
Rectangular backshells
Backshells are available in various styles and configurations including straight, 45 & 90°, split-type or one piece body.
Backshells for D-Sub, Micro D-Sub and Arinc 600 rank and panel connectors.
Protective dust covers
LPA supply protective covers for circular threaded and bayonet connectors. They protect the connectors against dust, water, moisture and EMI.
Range
Threaded onto the back of the connector, the backshell provides strain relief, EMI/RFI shielding, environmental protection and repairability to connector/cable terminations.
- Two main components make up the backshell – threaded coupling nut & grooved body with teeth to mate securely with the corresponding connector
- O ring is supplied to efficiently seal the connector-backshell interface and offers environmental protection
- The grooved body of the backshell secures a heat shrink boot which protects the cable terminations
Termination styles:
- Memory ring
- Band
- Crimp ring
- Spring
- Thread lock
- Cone
Wide range of backshell options available for different applications.
Configurable items include:
- Connector interface
- Coupling ring option
- Angle – straight, 45 and 90° to suit the cable wiring application and reduces strain
- Material and finish
- Shell size
- Cable entry size
- Cable clamp type – different types for light, medium and heavy duty clamps
- Length – extended lengths can be supplied
Applications
Suitable for use in aerospace, marine, military, land systems and commercial applications.
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