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Bel Cinch MD801 Series Connectors

Product Overview

The Bel Cinch MD801 Series connectors are designed for demanding military and aerospace applications, offering highly reliable performance comparable to MIL-DTL-38999. Featuring a Dual-Start ACME thread, these connectors provide protection against cross-mating and vibration. They are available in various configurations including plugs and receptacles (inline, square flange, and jam nut) with options for crimp, PC tail, or solder cup contacts. Constructed from aluminum or stainless steel with multiple finish options, the MD801 series is engineered for full performance in extreme environments and is suitable for networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation, and broadcasting industries, as well as automotive, medical, and consumer electronics markets.

Product Attributes

• Brand: Bel Cinch
• Series: MD801
• Design Standard: MIL-DTL-38999 equivalent
• Keying: Shell Keying available (Positions A-F)
• Thread Type: Dual-Start ACME Thread
• Contact Types: Crimp, PC Tail, Solder Cup
• Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel
• Finishes: Cadmium with olive drab chromate, Black hard anodize (RoHS), Black Zinc Nickel over Electroless Nickel (RoHS), Nickel PTFE, Electroless Nickel (RoHS), Passivated (RoHS)
• IP Rating: IP67 (Mated)
• Durability: 2000 mating cycles

Technical Specifications

MD801 Series Plug Ordering Information

Series Designation: MD801-

• Series: 007 (Plug with banding platform), 008 (Plug with rear accessory thread)
• Shell Style: -16 (Plug with anti-decoupling spring), -26 (Plug with ratchet mechanism)
• Shell Material/Finish: NF, C, ZNU, MT, M, Z1
• Shell Keying: See Page 4, Table 2
• Contact Type: P (Pin, contacts included), S (Socket, contacts included), A (Pin, contacts not included), B (Socket, contacts not included)
• Shell Size/Insert Arrangement: See Page 4, Figure 1

MD801 Series Receptacle Ordering Information (Crimp/Solder Contacts)

Series Designation: MD801-

• Series: 009 (Receptacle with banding platform), 010 (Receptacle with rear accessory thread)
• Shell Style: -01 (Receptacle, inline), -02 (Receptacle, square flange), -07 (Receptacle, jam nut)
• Shell Material/Finish: NF, C, Z1, ZNU, MT, M
• Shell Keying: See Page 4, Table 3
• Contact Type: P (Pin, contacts included), S (Socket, contacts included), A (Pin, contacts not included), B (Socket, contacts not included)
• Shell Size/Insert Arrangement: See Page 4, Figure 1

MD801 Series Receptacle Ordering Information (PC Tail/Solder Cup Contacts)

Series Designation: MD801-

• Series: 011 (Receptacle for PC tail or solder cup contacts), 033 (Receptacle for PC tail or solder cup contacts, water immersion)
• Shell Style: -02 (Receptacle, square flange), -07 (Receptacle, jam nut), -12 (Receptacle, square flange, rear panel mount with non-locking clinch nuts), -22 (Receptacle, square flange, rear panel mount with locking clinch nuts)
• Shell Material/Finish: NF, C, Z1, ZNU, MT, M
• Shell Keying: See Table 3 (Receptacle)
• Contact Type: P (Pin, PC Tail), S (Socket, PC Tail), E (Pin, Solder Cup), F (Socket, Solder Cup)
• Shell Size/Insert Arrangement: See Page 10, Figure 1

Dimensions (Selected Examples)

Contact Tools and Sealing Plugs

Contact Information

• North America: +1 507.833.8822, ccsorders@us.cinch.com
• Asia-Pacific: +86 21 5442 7668, ccs.asia.sales@as.cinch.com
• Europe, Middle East: +44 (0) 1245 342060, CinchConnectivity@eu.cinch.com