Durable cylindrical connector Amphenol 97-3106A-20-15P with threaded coupling and hard dielectric inserts
Product Overview
The Amphenol 97 Series is a general duty standard cylindrical connector, MIL-5015 style, designed for low-cost, non-environmental applications. It is widely used in the automotive, robotics, machine tool, welding, and various other commercial industries, from heavy equipment to medical monitoring cables. The series offers a durable, field-proven design with threaded coupling, hard dielectric inserts, and a wide selection of shell styles and insert patterns. It is UL recognized and CSA recognized, providing a reliable interconnection solution.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Series: 97 Series
- Certifications: UL Recognized (E115497), CSA Recognized (File LR69183), TV Certification
- Material: High grade aluminum alloy shell
- Coupling: Threaded coupling
- Inserts: Hard dielectric inserts
- Contact Termination: Solder or Crimp
- Shell Construction: Solid or Split shell
- Operating Temperature: 55C to +125C
- Plating Options: Cadmium or non-cadmium (environmentally friendly zinc alloy), Olive drab cadmium, Gray zinc nickel, Electroless nickel, Gold plating (optional)
- RoHS Compliant: Available (consult Amphenol Industrial Operations)
- REACH Compliant: Yes
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Series Type | 97 Series Standard Cylindrical Connector | |
| Design Characteristics | Medium to heavy weight cylindrical, durable, field-proven design, single key/keyway polarization, non-rotating contacts, cost-effective, intermateable and intermountable with existing 97 Series and SAE AS50151 connectors. | |
| Shell Styles | Six shell styles available (Receptacles: Wall Mount (3100), Cable (3101), Box (3102); Plugs: Straight (3106), Quick Disconnect (3107), Angle (3108)). | |
| Insert Arrangements | 128 contact arrangements, from 1 to 52 circuits. | |
| Contact Types | Solder contacts (silver plated with pre-tinned solder cups, optional gold over silver), Crimp contacts (stamped & formed, closed entry socket, plastic retention, size 16 only with insulation crimp support). | |
| Service Rating (Solder) | INST. | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 250V, AC (rms) Voltage: 200V, Effective Creepage: 1/16 inch (1.57 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 1/16 inch (1.57 mm) |
| Service Rating (Solder) | A | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 700V, AC (rms) Voltage: 500V, Effective Creepage: 1/8 inch (3.18 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) |
| Service Rating (Solder) | D | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 1250V, AC (rms) Voltage: 900V, Effective Creepage: 3/16 inch (4.75 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 3/16 inch (4.75 mm) |
| Service Rating (Solder) | B | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 1750V, AC (rms) Voltage: 1250V, Effective Creepage: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) |
| Service Rating (Solder) | C | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 2450V, AC (rms) Voltage: 1750V, Effective Creepage: 5/16 inch (7.92 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 5/16 inch (7.92 mm) |
| Service Rating (Solder) | E | Limiting Operating DC Voltage: 4200V, AC (rms) Voltage: 3000V, Effective Creepage: 1 inch (25.40 mm), Mechanical Spacing: 5/16 inch (7.92 mm) |
| Test Current (Amperes) | Contact Size 16 | 13 A |
| Test Current (Amperes) | Contact Size 12 | 23 A |
| Test Current (Amperes) | Contact Size 8 | 46 A |
| Test Current (Amperes) | Contact Size 4 | 80 A |
| Test Current (Amperes) | Contact Size 0 | 150 A |
| Crimp Contact Wire Sizes | 12 AWG through 30 AWG | |
| Alternate Insert Positioning | Available (W, X, Y, Z) | |
| Accessories | Cable clamps, bushings, protection caps, conduit adapters, dummy receptacles. | |
| Weight Reference | Available in lbs. (See pages 15-17 for solder type, no specific weights listed for crimp type in provided text). | |
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