Protective Caps and Dummy Receptacles Amphenol MS25042-18D for Military Circular Connector Protection
Product Overview
Amphenol India offers a comprehensive range of protective caps and dummy receptacles designed for environmental protection and secure storage of circular connectors. These products are engineered to meet stringent military standards, including MIL-C-26482, MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, and III, MIL-DTL-5015, and MIL-DTL-22992. The product line includes dust covers for both plugs and receptacles, available in threaded and bayonet versions, with various attachment options like chains, ropes, and tie wraps. Dummy receptacles are also provided to safeguard cable harnesses when not in functional use. These accessories are crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of connectors in demanding military and industrial applications.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Origin: India
- Certifications: QPL Approved (for certain MIL-C-26482 products)
- Material (Common): Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steel, Silicon elastomer, Nylon
- Finish Options (Examples): Hard Anodize Black, Cadmium Plate, Electroless Nickel, Zinc Nickel, Zinc Cobalt Olive Drab, Zinc Cobalt Black, PTFE Nickel, Composite materials, Steel Passivated.
Technical Specifications
The following tables detail specifications for select product series. Dimensions are in mm and for reference only.
MIL-C-26482 / MIL-DTL-5015 Protective Caps (MS3180 & MS3181)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-C-26482, MIL-DTL-5015 |
| Shell Sizes | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Styles (Plug) | C - With Chain, R - With SS Rope |
| Styles (Receptacle) | C - With Chain, N - With Chain & Ring, R - With SS Rope |
| Class/Finish Options | A (Hard Anodize Black), W (Cadmium Plate), F (Electroless Nickel), EB (Cad. free zinc cobolt - olive drab), FB (Cad. free zinc cobolt - black), SD (Zinc Ni Black) |
| Attachment Length | H - Standard, L - Non-standard (specified in mm) |
| End Link Types | N - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None |
| Attachment Types | D - Bead chain, F - Wire rope with teflon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, X - None |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 08) | L Max: 76.20mm, H (Std Length): 14.27mm, F Max: 15.29mm, K Max: 52.37mm, X Max: 21.44mm |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series I (MS27501 & MS27502) Caps
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-38999 Series I |
| Shell Sizes | 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 |
| Class/Finish Options | B (Cadmium plate olive drab), C (Hard Anodize black), F (Electroless nickel) |
| Attachment Length | H - Standard, L - Non-standard (127.0 + 12.7/-6.35) |
| Attachment Types | D - Bead chain, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
| End Link Types | T - Tie wrap, X - None |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 09) | L Max: 76.20mm, H (Std Length): 17.78mm, B Max: 21.59mm, A Max: 14.53mm |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series II (MS27510 & MS27511) Caps
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-38999 Series II |
| Shell Sizes | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Class/Finish Options | B (Cadmium plate olive drab), C (Hard Anodize black), F (Electroless nickel) |
| Attachment Length | H - Standard, L - Non-standard (127.0 + 12.7/-6.35) |
| Attachment Types | D - Bead chain, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
| End Link Types | T - Tie wrap, X - None, X1, X2 |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 08) | L Max: 76.20mm, H (Std Length): 16.00mm, B Max: 22.61mm, A Max: 19.05mm |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series III (D38999/32 & D38999/33) Caps
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III |
| Shell Sizes | 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 |
| Class/Finish Options | A (Hard seal nickel), B (Zinc nickel cadmium olive drab), F (48 hrs. electroless nickel), T (PTFE Nickel Plating), W (500 Hrs. cadmium olive drab), EB (Cad. free zinc cobolt - olive drab), FB (Cad. free zinc cobolt - black), J (Composite cadmium olive drab), M (Composite electroless nickel) |
| Attachment Types | D - Bead chain, F - Wire rope with teflon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain |
| End Link Types | N - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 09) | L Max: 127mm, H (Std Length): 18.50mm, B Max: 31.75mm, A Max: 11.23mm |
MIL-DTL-5015 Reverse Bayonet Caps (97B-25042 & 97B-25043)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Cap (97B-25042) / Receptacle Cap (97B-25043) |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-5015 Reverse Bayonet |
| Shell Sizes | 10SL, 14S, 16S, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Finish Options | A23 (Electroless Nickel), 624 (Zn Co Black), 622 (Zn Co Green), 610 (Hard Anodize) |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 10SL) | 'B' Max: 21.0mm, 'D' Max: 4.30mm, 'A' Max: 14.53mm |
MIL-DTL-5015 Threaded Caps (MS25042 & MS25043)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plug Cap (MS25042) / Receptacle Cap (MS25043) |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-5015 Threaded |
| Shell Sizes | 10S, 12S, 12, 14S, 14, 16S, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 10S) | A Max: 16.67mm, B Max: 17.4mm, C Max: 4mm, D Max: 102mm |
MIL-C-22992 Dust Caps (AQWLD)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Receptacle Dustcap (AQWLD-17349) / Plug Dustcap (AQWLD-17350) |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-C-22992 |
| Shell Sizes | 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Finish Options | N - Black Anodized, C - Cadmium over electroless nickel |
| Attachment Types | A - Chain & mounting ring, B - Chain without ring, C - Chain with clip |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 10) | A Thread: 0.875-0.1P-0.2L-DS, D Max: 20.62mm, E Min: 15.08mm, L Max: 127.00mm |
MIL-C-10544 Audio Connector Caps (10 Pin)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Dust Cap |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-C-10544 |
| Shell Sizes | 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Finish Options | Standard Black anodic, CD - Cadmium olive green, 622 - Zn Co olive green, 624 - Zn Co black |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 10) | 'A' Max: 13.13mm, 'B' Max: 22.66mm, 'C' Max: 12.22mm, 'D' Max: 14.15mm |
MIL-C-55116 Audio Connector Caps (5 & 6 Pin)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Receptacle Dust Caps / Plug Dust Caps |
| Standard Compliance | MIL-DTL-55116 |
| Part Numbers | 895, 896, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901 |
| Attachment Options | Chain & solid ring, Nylon rope & loop, Nylon rope & SS lug, SS rope & lug, Nylon rope & solid ring |
| Material | Machined Aluminium Alloy |
| Dimensions (Example for 164-895) | 14.80mm (max), 10.57mm (max), 19.71/19.46mm |
Dummy Receptacles
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Series | MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, MIL-C-26482, MIL-DTL-5015 |
| Mounting Type | Square Flange, Front Panel Mounting, Rear Side Closed, Rear Side Opened |
| Shell Sizes (Example for 97B-3105) | 10SL, 14SL, 16SL, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Plating Finish (Example for 97B-3105) | CF (Closed Flange), HF (Hollow Flange) |
| Dimensions (Example for 97B-3105-10SL-CF) | 'B' Max: 21.0mm, 'D' Max: 4.30mm, 'E' Max: 18.26mm, 'F' Max: 3.96mm, 'G' Max: 8.20mm |
Insertion & Removal Tool
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tool Type | Insertion & Removal Tool |
| MIL Part Numbers | M81969/14-01, M81969/14-11, M81969/14-10, M81969/14-03, M81969/14-04 |
| Contact Sizes | 22D, 20, 16, 12 |
| Color Codes | Green, Red, Blue, Yellow |
| Dimensions | 'A' max: 15.24mm, 'M' min: 7.36mm, 'L' max: 114.0mm, 'H' max: 2.28mm |
Backshell for D-SUB (M24308) Connector
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Backshell / Hood |
| Standard Compliance | M24308 |
| Shell Sizes | 09, 15, 25, 37, 50 |
| Entry Type | Straight, Angle |
| Material Options | Metal, Plastic, Metallized Plastic |
| Finish Options | Z (Zinc Plate with yellow passivation), F (Cadmium Plate with yellow passivation) |
| Dimensions (Example for 15 Pins, Straight Entry) | 'A': 31.50mm, 'C': 15.60mm, 'B': 24.99mm, 'D': 6.00mm, 'L': 47.60mm |
Gaskets
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Flange Mounting Gasket |
| Application | For MS and 97B flange mounted receptacles |
| Shell Sizes | 10SL, 12S & 12, 14S & 14, 16S & 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Dimensions (Example for Shell Size 10SL) | A Max: 15.90mm, B Max: 25.40mm, C Max: 4.35mm, D Max: 4.35mm |
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