Protective cap and dummy receptacle solutions featuring Amphenol MS25043-22D for circular connectors
Amphenol Protective Caps and Accessories
Amphenol India, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of interconnection solutions since 1971, offers a comprehensive range of protective caps and accessories for circular connectors. These products are developed for environmental protection needs in threaded and bayonet versions, designed to meet military standards. The company also provides dummy storage receptacles to secure cable harnesses when not in functional use. This catalog details standard and special-purpose designs for military and industrial circular connectors.
Product Overview
Amphenol protective caps are engineered to safeguard circular connectors against environmental elements. Available in both threaded and bayonet styles, these caps are designed to comply with stringent military standards, ensuring reliable protection in demanding applications. The product line also includes dummy receptacles for secure cable harness management. These accessories are crucial for maintaining connector integrity and performance in military and industrial environments.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Origin: India
- Certifications: QPL Approved (for certain MIL-C-26482 models)
Technical Specifications
The following tables detail specifications for various protective cap series. Dimensions are provided in millimeters and are for reference only.
MIL-C-26482 (MS3180 & MS3181) Caps
Designates: Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Style (Plug) | C - With Chain, R - With SS Rope |
| Style (Receptacle) | C - With Chain, N - With Chain & Ring, R - With SS Rope |
| Class (Plug) | A - Hard Anodize black finish, W - Cadmium plate finish |
| Class (Receptacle) | A - Hard Anodic, W - Aluminium, 500 hrs. Cadmium Olive Drab, F - Aluminium, 48 hrs. electroless nickel, T- Nickel PTFE finish |
| Length (Optional) | L - 127.0 + 12.7/-6.35 (chain/rope in lieu of std. length) |
| Attachment Type (Plug) | D - Bead chain, F - Wire rope with teflon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - Tie Wrap, X - None |
| Attachment Type (Receptacle) | D - Bead chain passivated, F - Wire rope with teflon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain passivated, X - None |
| End Link Type (Plug) | N - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None |
| End Link Type (Receptacle) | N - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series I (MS27501 & MS27502) Caps
Designates: Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 |
| Class (Plug) | B - Cadmium plate olive drab finish, C - Hard Anodize black finish, F - Electroless nickel finish |
| Class (Receptacle) | A - Hard Anodic, W - Aluminium, 500 hrs. cadmium olive drab, F - Aluminium, 48 hrs. electroless nickel, T - Nickel PTFE finish |
| Style (Plug) | C - With chain, A - Without chain |
| Style (Receptacle) | C - With chain, A - Without chain |
| Length (Optional) | L - 127.0 + 12.7/-6.35 (chain/rope in lieu of std. length) |
| Attachment Type (Plug) | D - Bead chain passivated, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
| Attachment Type (Receptacle) | D - Bead chain passivated, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series II (MS27510 & MS27511) Caps
Designates: Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| Class (Plug) | B - Cadmium plate olive drab finish, C - Hard Anodize black finish, F - Electroless nickel finish |
| Class (Receptacle) | A - Hard Anodic, W - Aluminium, 500 hrs. cadmium olive drab, F - Aluminium, 48 hrs. electroless nickel, T - Nickel PTFE finish |
| Style (Plug) | C - With chain, A - Without chain |
| Style (Receptacle) | C - With chain, A - Without chain, N - With chain & ring, R - S.S. Rope hole |
| Length (Optional) | L - 127.0 + 12.7/-6.35 (chain/rope in lieu of std. length) |
| Attachment Type (Plug) | D - Bead chain passivated, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
| Attachment Type (Receptacle) | D - Bead chain passivated, F - S.S. wire rope with nylon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain, T - S.S. wire rope with teflon jacket, X - None |
| End Link Type (Receptacle) | S - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None, X1-None, X-2 None |
MIL-DTL-38999 Series III (D38999/32 & D38999/33) Caps
Designates: Plug Dust Cover / Receptacle Dust Cover
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 |
| Class (Plug) | F - Electroless nickel finish, W - Aluminium, 500 hrs cadmium olive drab |
| Class (Receptacle) | A - Hard seal nickel finish, B - Zinc nickel finish 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 finish, FB - Cad. free zinc cobolt - black finish, T- PT FE nickel finish, SD- Zinc Ni Black finish, J - Composite cadmium olive drab, M - Composite electroless nickel, NB - Nickel Aluminum Bronze, CD - S. Steel Passivated |
| Style (Plug) | R - Rope, N - With rope & ring |
| Style (Receptacle) | R - Rope, N - With rope & ring |
| Attachment Type (Receptacle) | D - Bead chain passivated, F - Wire rope with teflon jacket, G - Nylon cord, S - Sash chain passivated, X - None |
| End Link Type (Receptacle) | N - Solid ring, T - Tie wrap, X - None |
MIL-DTL-5015 Reverse Bayonet Caps (97B-25042 & 97B-25043)
Designates: Caps for plugs (97B-25042) / Caps for receptacle (97B-25043)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 10SL, 14S, 16S, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Finish (Standard) | Cadmium green color |
| Finish (Optional) | A23 - Electroless Nickel Finish, 624 - Zn CO Black, 622 - Zn Co Green |
| Suffix for bigger end link | 07 |
MIL-DTL-5015 Threaded Caps (MS25042 & MS25043)
Designates: Caps for plugs (MS25042) / Caps for receptacles (MS25043)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell Size | 10S, 12S, 12, 14S, 14, 16S, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 |
| Thread (Plug) | 5/8-24, 3/4-20, 7/8-20, 1-20, 1 1/8-18, 1 1/4-18, 1 3/8-18, 1 3/4-18, 2-18, 2 1/4-18, 2 1/2-16 |
| Thread (Receptacle) | 5/8-24, 3/4-20, 7/8-20, 1-20, 1 1/8-18, 1 1/4-18, 1 3/8-18, 1 3/4-18, 2-18, 2 1/4-18, 2 1/2-16 |
| Features (Receptacle) | Has internal threads, used on all receptacles. Gasket provided for watertight seal. |
MIL-C-55116 Audio Connector Caps (5 & 6 Pin)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Designation | 164 |
| Part Numbers | 164-895, 164-896, 164-897, 164-898, 164-899, 164-900, 164-901 |
| Descriptions | Receptacle dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with chain & solid ring, Plug dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with chain & solid ring, Receptacle dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with nylon rope & loop, Receptacle dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with nylon rope & SS lug, Receptacle dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with SS rope & lug, Plug dust caps (5 & 6 pin) with SS rope & loop |
| Material | Cover: Machined Aluminium Alloy, Gasket: Silicon elastomer, Chain/Ring/SS Rope/Fasteners: Stainless steel passivated, Rope: Nylon (olive green) |
| Finish | Standard Black anodic caps, CD - Cadmium olive green finish, 622 - Zn Co olive green finish, 624 - Zn Co black finish |
MIL-DTL-22992 Dust Caps (AQWLD)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | AQWLD |
| Part Numbers (Receptacle) | AQWLD-17349C12* to AQWLD-17349C40* |
| Part Numbers (Plug) | AQWLD-17350C10* to AQWLD-17350C40* |
| Finish | N - Black Anodized (Non-conductive), C - Cadmium over electroless nickel (Conductive) |
| Attachment Ring Options | A, B, or C |
MIL-C-10544 Audio Connector Caps (10 Pin)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Designation | 164 |
| Dust Cap Number | 164-377, 164-377-714, 164-377-01, 164-377-01-714 |
| Type | Type-1, Type-2 |
| Finish | Black Anodised, Cadmium Plate with Electroless Under Coat |
Other Accessories
- Dummy Receptacles: Available for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, MIL-C-26482, MIL-DTL-5015 (Bayonet and Threaded), and MIL-DTL-38999 Series III.
- Insertion & Removal Tool: Tools for various contact sizes (e.g., M81969/14 series).
- Backshell for D-SUB (M24308) Connector: Available in Straight and Angle Entry, Metal, Plastic, and Metallized Plastic options.
- Hood for D-Sub (M24308) Connector: Metal Hood (Straight and Angle Entry), Plastic Hood (Straight and Angle Entry), Metallized Plastic Hood (Straight and Angle Entry).
- Flange Mounting Gasket: For MS and 97B flange mounted receptacles.
Dummy Receptacle Specifications (Examples)
| Series | Mounting Type | Shell Size | Plating Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIL 26482 Dummy Receptacle | Front Panel Mounting (Closed Shell) | 08-24 | Various |
| MIL 5015 Bayonet Dummy Receptacle | Front Panel Mounting (Closed Shell) | 10SL-40 | CF (Closed Flange), HF (Hollow Flange) |
| MIL 5015 Threaded Dummy Receptacle | Rear Side Opened / Rear Side Closed | 10S-36 | Various |
| MIL DTL 38999 Series III Dummy Receptacle | Rear Side Opened / Rear Side Closed | 09-23 | W (Aluminium, 500 hrs cadmium olive drab), J (Composite cadmium olive drab), M (Composite electroless nickel) |
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