Page 12 - Circular Connector Backshells and Accessories

How to Order
Circular Connector Backshells
How
to Order

(5) Select the Finish Symbol: This symbol, se-
lected from the table on page 14 or from the same EMI/RFI Backshell Designs
table inside the back cover, tells the factory what Glenair TAG Ring Backshells
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surface finish or plating should be applied to the
product. In almost all cases this selection should
match the material finish of your connector.
(6) Select the Connector Shell Size Number:
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The connector shell size number is taken from Table Glenair TAG Ring Backshells offer a unique and
1, located on page 13 and repeated again on the reliable method of terminating individual wire shields.
inside back cover. The connector shell size num- Raychem Tinel-Lock Terminators
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ber ensures the backshell thread and interface
dimensions will fit the chosen size connector. Find
the shell size number in the appropriate column ac-
cording to your connector designator. In certain
cases, such as MIL-DTL 38999 Series I and II Con- Glenair offers the Raychem Tinel-Lock ter-
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nectors (designator F), we have combined both mination method. Applied heat causes the alloy
series under a single choice. Simply find your odd ring to contract, clamping the shield to the backshell.
connector number or letter in the [brackets] and Band-It Termination System
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enter the adjacent number in your part number.
(7) Select the Cable Entry Diameter: This en-
try specifies the minimum and maximum diameter
of cable the backshell accessory can accommo-
date. Cable entry selection tables are generally The unique low profile and smooth inside di-
found right there on the page. If in doubt, err on ameter of the Band-It steel clamping band virtu-
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the big side, as cables may always be enlarged ally eliminates EMI leakage paths, providing reli-
with tape or a grommet. able and repairable shield terminations.
(8) Select the Strain Relief Style: Most acces- Crimp Ring Termination System
sories that are able to accept saddle bar cable
clamps offer a range of choices. The selection is
usually based on the level or duty of strain-relief
that is required, and design drawings of applicable
options are featured right there on the catalog page.
Crimp ring terminations provide an efficient
(9) Select Unique Options: Other available op- approach to terminating overall cable and harness
tions, such as drain holes, bands, wire attachment screens. Individually sized bands are required for
lengths, special material designators, and so on, each adapter and shield combination.
are tacked on to the end of the part number. In
some cases you will be asked to omit the code for a Conical Ring Style Backshells
particular option if you do not want it included with
the part.
Shield Termination Devices
Glenair EMI/RFI conical ring backshells pro-
Selecting the most appropriate shield terminat- vide reliable individual and overall shield termina-
ing backshell for a particular application requires a tion by securing the shield under pressure between
detailed analysis of the cable and the application a conically shaped backshell and ground ring.
environment in which the assembly will be used.

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