The Cinch Dura-Con connector system, featuring the proprietary Dura-Con twist pin contact, is engineered for applications demanding ruggedness, durability, and high performance in a compact, lightweight package. These connectors are ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics, data processing equipment, and other scenarios where space and weight are critical, while maintaining maximum reliability. The Dura-Con system offers a diverse range of connector types, including Micro-D, MIL-DTL-83513 compliant connectors, and strip connectors, catering to various termination methods and mounting requirements. They are designed to withstand harsh environments, shock, and vibration, ensuring reliable mating through a precision spring cable contact design.
| Product Line | Connector Type | Shell Material | Contact Type | Positions Available | Termination Options | Key Features | MIL-DTL Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dura-Con Micro-D | Metal Shell | Aluminum | Twist Pin | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, 100 | Solder Cup, Insulated Wire (#26 AWG), Uninsulated Wire (#25 AWG) | Extra strength, EMI/RFI shielding, silicone elastomer interfacial seal | MIL-DTL-83513 |
| Dura-Con Micro-D | Plastic Shell | Thermoplastic glass-reinforced | Twist Pin | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51 | Solder Cup, Uninsulated Solid Wire (#25 AWG), Insulated Stranded Wire (#26 AWG) | Economical, lightweight, low profile | MIL-C-83513 |
| Dura-Con Micro-D for PCBs | Metal Shell | Aluminum | Twist Pin | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 51, 100 | PCB Tails (Straight, 90 Right-Angle, 90 Narrow Profile) | Flow-through design for soldering, EMI/RFI shielding, silicone elastomer interfacial seal | MIL-C-83513 |
| Dura-Con Hermetically Sealed Micro-D | Metal Shell | Aluminum | Twist Pin | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 100 | Wire Leads, Solder Cup | Hermetic seal, rugged, resistant to shock and vibration | MIL-DTL-83513 |
| Dura-Con High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D | Metal Shell | Aluminum | Twist Pin | 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 | Solder Cups, Wire Leads, PCB Mount (Straight, 90 Narrow Profile) | Operating temperature up to 175C (plugs) / 200C (sockets), raised insulator ribs | MIL-C-83513 |
| Dura-Con Shielded Cable Assemblies | Various (based on shell size) | Aluminum alloy | Twist Pin | 9 to 100 | Integrated backshell, EMI gasket, braided sleeves | Meets MIL-DTL-83513 requirements | MIL-DTL-83513 |
| Dura-Con Connector Savers | Metal Shell / All Plastic | Aluminum / Polyester | Twist Pin | 9 to 100 | Plug on one end, socket on the other | Reduces wear on mounted connectors during testing | N/A |
| Dura-Con Strip Connectors | Thermoplastic glass-reinforced | N/A | Twist Pin | 1 to 60 positions (single row) | Solder Cup, Wire Leads | Extremely lightweight, slim profile, high-density, optional polarization | N/A |
| Material Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shell (Metal) | M - Aluminum 6061 | Plating: Cadmium (Blank) or Electroless Nickel (N) |
| Shell (Plastic) | A - Polyester, 30% glass filled, black | PCB Mounted: Polyphenylene sulfide or LCP, black |
| Insulator | C - Diallyl phthalate glass reinforced (Green) | D - Polyester, 30% glass filled (Black) |
| Contacts | Pins (P) & Sockets (S) | Beryllium copper or Copper alloy, gold plated |
| Leads/Wires | Solder Cups, Insulated Wire (E, J, K), Uninsulated Wire (C, 3, 4) | Various specifications including MIL-W-16878/4, SAE AS 22759/33, SAE AS 22759/11 |
| Performance Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | Salt Spray, Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum, Thermal Cycling, Humidity, Vibration, Shock resistant | |
| Electrical | Current Rating: 3 Amps (max); Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 600 VAC RMS (sea level); Contact Resistance: 8 milliohms max change; Insulation Resistance: 5,000 megohms min. | |
| Mechanical | Contact Engaging Force: 6 oz max; Contact Separation Force: 0.5 oz min; Durability: 500 mating cycles | |
