Cinch Dura-Con connectors are engineered for demanding applications requiring rugged, durable, and high-performance interconnects. Designed to minimize weight and space while maximizing reliability, these connectors are ideal for miniaturized airborne electronics and data processing equipment where shorter signal paths are essential. The core of the Dura-Con system is the precision twist pin contact, featuring a spring cable design that ensures consistent contact under radial forces and resistance to metal fatigue. The Dura-Con family includes MIL-DTL-83513 compliant connectors and commercial equivalents, offering a wide range of termination and hardware options suitable for various industrial, military, and aerospace applications.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dura-Con Twist Pin Contact | Precision miniature spring cable with a welded tip; expanded cable provides seven spring members for consistent contact. |
| Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors (MIL-DTL-83513) | Positions: 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51, 69, 100. Shell Material: Aluminum (provides strength & EMI/RFI shielding). Shell Plating: Yellow chromate over cadmium (standard), Electroless nickel. Interfacial Seal: Silicone elastomer compression. |
| Plastic Shell Micro-D Connectors | Positions: 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51. Shell Material: Economical all plastic (thermoplastic glass-reinforced). Features: Lightweight, low profile, no shielding required. |
| Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors for PCBs | Mounting Styles: Straight mount, 90 right-angle mount, 90 right-angle narrow profile. Features: Flow-through design for soldering inspection/cleaning, EMI/RFI shielding. |
| Hermetically Sealed Micro-D Connectors | Mounting: Straight and right-angle. Seal: Epoxy-metallic compound. Features: High reliability in harsh environments. |
| High Temperature Metal Shell Micro-D Connectors | Operating Temperature: Plugs up to 175C, Sockets up to 200C. Insulator: High temperature LCP with raised rib for shock/vibration resistance. Positions: 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37. |
| Shielded Cable Assemblies | Features: EMI gasket, braided sleeves, integrated backshell, meets MIL-DTL-83513 requirements. |
| Connector Savers | Purpose: Reduces wear on mounted Dura-Con connectors during testing. Construction: Plug on one end, socket on the other; available in all-plastic or metal shell. |
| Micro-D Dust Covers | Purpose: Protects contacts before mating. Material: Low Density Polyethylene. Colors: Blue (plugs), Red (sockets). |
| Micro-D Sealing Gaskets | Purpose: Prevents moisture/dust ingress when mated. Material: Compressible silicone rubber. Application: Installed on socket connectors. |
| Micro-D EMI Backshells | Features: Multiple entry sizes, aluminum alloy shell with plating options, includes hardware and crimp ferrule. |
| Micro-D Strain Relief Backshells | Features: Multiple entry sizes, aluminum alloy shell with plating options, includes hardware, extended wire entry for bonding. |
| MIL-DTL-83513 Metal Shell Connectors for PCBs | Termination Lengths: 0.109", 0.140", 0.172". Mounting Styles: Narrow profile right-angle, standard profile right-angle, straight mount. |
| Strip Connectors | Features: Extremely lightweight, slim profile, high-density, high-reliability Dura-Con twist pin contact. Contact Centers: 0.050" (24 ga.). Positions: 1 to 60. |
| Material Specifications | Shells: Aluminum (Metal), Polyester (Plastic). Insulators: Diallyl phthalate, Polyester, LCP. Contacts: Beryllium copper (Pins), Copper alloy (Sockets). Leads: Copper alloy, various wire types (PTFE, ETFE). |
| Performance Specifications | Environmental: Salt Spray, Fluid Immersion, Thermal Vacuum, Thermal Cycling, Humidity, Vibration, Shock resistant. Electrical: Current Rating 3A max, Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 600 VAC RMS (sea level), Insulation Resistance 5,000 megohms min. Mechanical: Contact Engaging Force 6 oz max, Contact Separation Force 0.5 oz min, Durability 500 mating cycles. |
