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Protective Caps and Dummy Receptacles Amphenol MS25042-18D for Military Circular Connector Protection

Manufacturer:
Amphenol
Description:
Circular Connector Accessories
Category:
Backshells and Cable Clamps/Circular Connector Accessories
Specifications
Mfr. Part #:
MS25042-18D
Model Number:
MS25042-18D
Introduction

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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