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blueroomelectronics · 6th August 2008, 05:00 PM

I'm looking for a 28-38 pin round connector & plug designed for field use. All sorts of weather conditions and rough handling.
Also looking for a tough single wire connector (binding post) and plug.

This sort of thing

Is there a better solution than a binding post?

ericgibbs · 6th August 2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroomelectronics

I'm looking for a 28-38 pin round connector & plug designed for field use. All sorts of weather conditions and rough handling.
Also looking for a tough single wire connector (binding post) and plug.
Is there a better solution than a binding post?

hi Bill,
Those mil spec round connector pairs and cable clamps are quite expensive.
They come in metal and plastic versions.

Are you asking for the Part Numbers, they are made by Cannon and Amphenol amongst others.

http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/res...isGoback=false

http://uk.farnell.com/3911287/connec...2gb-12e12-03sn

http://uk.farnell.com/3911561/connec...2gb-56t12-10sn

blueroomelectronics · 6th August 2008, 05:33 PM

Thanks Eric, yes they're expensive but so's the gear they're going into. The users claim they can bust those metal military ones easy enough and want to know if there is anything tougher!

ericgibbs · 6th August 2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroomelectronics

Thanks Eric, yes they're expensive but so's the gear they're going into. The users claim they can bust those metal military ones easy enough and want to know if there is anything tougher!

IMO the black plastic versions are more robust.

The metal ones break around the shroud if dropped.

How many are you after.?

ericgibbs · 6th August 2008, 05:52 PM

hi Bill,

This is the plastic version from Bulgin, I used the mini-bucanner types in marine evironments with no problems.

http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/res...isGoback=false

mvs sarma · 6th August 2008, 08:39 PM

For harsh and saline environment, the metal body type connector will only live for an year or two, unless special protective paints like ship-black are applied.

We always faced problems with Iron and copper open wire line in sea cost areas, disappearing due to salt corrosion. even though they never carry any DC potential. Power side also witches and bulb holders get metal corrosion and needed frequent replacements.

Perhaps, Anodized Aluminum might work, Teflon bodies may be better. Teflon based protective coated ans plastic versions might work
BTW, we may have to see the mechanical sturdiness of plastic shell connectors in hostile environments ( storms around sea coast and -ve temperatures in cold areas and too high temps of desert areas)

jimmythefool · 6th August 2008, 10:30 PM

They look like Amphenol made connectors to me, Bill.

Mikebits · 6th August 2008, 10:49 PM

These Trident Neptune parts are pretty robust.
http://www.ittcannon.com/uploadedFil...Fs/neptune.pdf

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6th August 2008, 05:00 PM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Looking for a multipin connector that can withstand rough environments. I'm looking for a 28-38 pin round connector & plug designed for field use. All sorts of weather conditions and rough handling. Also looking for a tough single wire connector (binding post) and plug. This sort of thing Is there a better solution than a binding post? __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

6th August 2008, 05:33 PM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Thanks Eric, yes they're expensive but so's the gear they're going into. The users claim they can bust those metal military ones easy enough and want to know if there is anything tougher! __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

6th August 2008, 05:52 PM	(permalink)
ericgibbs	hi Bill, This is the plastic version from Bulgin, I used the mini-bucanner types in marine evironments with no problems. http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/res...isGoback=false __________________ Eric "Good enough is Perfect" PIC tutorials: Gramo's: www.digital-diy.net/ Bill's: www.blueroomelectronics.com/

6th August 2008, 08:39 PM	(permalink)
mvs sarma	For harsh and saline environment, the metal body type connector will only live for an year or two, unless special protective paints like ship-black are applied. We always faced problems with Iron and copper open wire line in sea cost areas, disappearing due to salt corrosion. even though they never carry any DC potential. Power side also witches and bulb holders get metal corrosion and needed frequent replacements. Perhaps, Anodized Aluminum might work, Teflon bodies may be better. Teflon based protective coated ans plastic versions might work BTW, we may have to see the mechanical sturdiness of plastic shell connectors in hostile environments ( storms around sea coast and -ve temperatures in cold areas and too high temps of desert areas) __________________ Regards, Sarma. Last edited by mvs sarma; 6th August 2008 at 08:44 PM.

6th August 2008, 10:30 PM	(permalink)
jimmythefool	They look like Amphenol made connectors to me, Bill.

6th August 2008, 10:49 PM	(permalink)
Mikebits	These Trident Neptune parts are pretty robust. http://www.ittcannon.com/uploadedFil...Fs/neptune.pdf __________________ Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.