Aluminum Alloy Backshell Amphenol M85049 69 17W for Military Aerospace Cable Management Applications
Product Overview
Amphenol PCD offers a comprehensive range of backshells designed to meet the demanding requirements of military, aerospace, and industrial applications. These backshells provide essential cable management, strain relief, and environmental sealing for various connector families, including MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II, III, and IV, as well as MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 (Matrix MS345X), and MIL-DTL-83723 (Matrix & Pyle Series III). Amphenol's backshells are engineered for reliable performance, offering solutions for non-environmental, EMI/RFI shielded, and environmental applications, with options for various coupling styles and angles to suit diverse routing needs.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol PCD
- Material: Aluminum Alloy (base material for most parts)
- Standards Compliance: SAE-AS85049 (many backshells qualified)
- Availability: Custom designs available
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Connector Family | MIL Series Slash Sheet | Coupling Style | Angle/Profile | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Environmental Backshell | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/21 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Effective cable holding, good strain relief, cost-effective. |
| Non-Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/19 | Spin Coupling | Straight | 360-degree screen termination, EMI/RFI shielding. |
| Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/18 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Heavy-duty, harsh environment, EMI/RFI isolation. |
| Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/79 (90), M85049/78 (45) | Spin Coupling | 90, 45 | Space-saving routing, design flexibility. |
| Shrink Boot Adapter | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/69 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Terminates unshielded cables with heat shrink boots. |
| Crimp Ring Adapter | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/20 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Provides termination for screens when using heat shrink boots. |
| Band Lock Adapter | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/88 (Straight), M85049/90 (90), M85049/89 (45) | Self-Lock | Straight, 90, 45 | Terminates shields with bands, suitable for high vibration. |
| Pre-Shield Adapter | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/115 (Straight), M85049/117 (90) | Spin Coupling / Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Includes attached braid for effective shielding, ease of assembly. |
| Quick Clamp | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/16 (90), M85049/15 (45) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | 90, 45 | Lightweight clamp for securing and tidying cables. |
| Strain Relief Clamp | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/38 (Straight), M85049/39 (90) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Cost-effective cable holding and strain relief. |
| Grommet Nut | Family "L" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV) | M85049/14 | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight | Provides grommet holding force for crimp connectors. |
| Non-Environmental Backshell | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/29 | Direct Coupling | Straight | Simple direct connectivity. |
| Non-Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/36 | Direct Coupling | Straight | 360-degree screen termination for EMI/RFI shielding. |
| Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/17 | Direct Coupling | Straight | Provides environmental sealing and EMI/RFI protection. |
| Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/76 (90), M85049/77 (45) | Spin Coupling | 90, 45 | Environmental sealing with EMI/RFI shielding for angled routing. |
| Shrink Boot Adapter | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/62 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Facilitates termination with heat shrink boots. |
| Crimp Ring Adapter | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/33 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Used with heat shrink boots for screen termination. |
| Band Lock Adapter | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/85 (Straight), M85049/87 (90), M85049/86 (45) | Self-Lock | Straight, 90, 45 | High quality band termination for shields. |
| Pre-Shield Adapter | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/112 (Straight), M85049/114 (90) | Spin Coupling/Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Includes attached braid for effective shielding. |
| Quick Clamp | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/56 (Straight), M85049/63 (90), M85049/57 (45) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight, 90, 45 | Lightweight clamp for cable management. |
| Strain Relief Clamp | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/49-2 (Straight), M85049/47 (90) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Cost-effective cable holding and strain relief. |
| Grommet Nut | Family "K" (MIL-DTL-38999 Series II & I) | M85049/31 | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight | Holds grommet securely for terminated wire bundles. |
| Environmental Backshell | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/10 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Provides strain relief and environmental sealing. |
| Non-Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/25 | Spin Coupling | Straight | 360-degree screen termination for EMI/RFI shielding. |
| Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/23 (90), M85049/24 (45) | Spin Coupling | 90, 45 | Shielding and environmental protection for angled cable routing. |
| Shrink Boot Adapter | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/60-1 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Designed for termination with heat shrink boots. |
| Crimp Ring Adapter | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/26 | Spin Coupling | Straight | Adapter for terminating screens with heat shrink boots. |
| Band Lock Adapter | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/82 (Straight), M85049/84 (90), M85049/83 (45) | Self-Lock | Straight, 90, 45 | High-quality band termination for shields. |
| Pre-Shield Adapter | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/109 (Straight), M85049/111 (90) | Spin Coupling/Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Features attached braid for effective shielding. |
| Quick Clamp | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/53 (Straight), M85049/55 (90), M85049/54 (45) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight, 90, 45 | Lightweight clamp for securing cables. |
| Strain Relief Clamp | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/118 (Straight), M85049/120 (90) | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight, 90 | Cost-effective cable holding and strain relief. |
| Grommet Nut | Family "J" (MIL-DTL-26482 Series 2, MIL-DTL-5015 Matrix, MIL-DTL-83723 Series III) | M85049/31 | Self-Lock/Non Self-Lock | Straight | Provides secure grommet holding for wire bundles. |
Materials & Finishes: Base material is aluminum alloy. Standard finishes include Black Anodize (A), Hard Anodize (B), Bright Nickel (L), Electroless Nickel (M, N), Cadmium (T, U, V), Zinc-Cobalt (Y, Z). Non-conductive coatings are available.
Assembly Torque Values: Recommended torque values for adapter assembly to connectors are provided, based on coupling thread strength in SAE-AS85049.
Style-2 Configuration: Available for applications requiring larger cable entry diameters than standard connector rear dimensions. This design increases overall adapter length by approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm).
Cross-Reference: Equivalents for other manufacturers' backshells are available via www.backshellworld.com/crossreference.aspx.
Custom Built Backshells: Amphenol supports custom design needs from concept to product realization, meeting unique specification requirements.
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