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Series 36
Non-Environmental Backshells 36
with Strain Relief
PRODUCT FEATURES
Basic Backshell Design for Ease of Termination
and Assembly
Rotatable, Self-Locking and Direct Coupling
Styles
Standard and Low Profile Designs
Straight, 45° and 90° Configurations
Connector Backshell (1) Strain Relief (2) Selection of Strain-Relief Styles
Mechanical strain-relief and working-room for non-
environmental applications
Full range of coupling styles, profiles and cable entry
configurations
Glenair provides straight and angled backshells with a wide variety of strain reliefs for light,
medium, general, and heavy duty applications where environmental protection of cable-to-con-
nector terminations is not required.
Assembly Instructions
The following suggested procedure serves as a guide for d. Trim cable jacket at a point 1/2 inch toward connector
proper assembly and installation of Glenair Non-Environ- from mark made in step (b) above.
mental Backshells. It is recommended that trial samples
of appropriate cables or wire bundles be used to deter- e. Prepare and terminate cable conductors in accordance
mine proper trim dimensions of the individual conductors with established practices.
and cable jackets, if applicable.
f. Assemble backshell (1) to connector and tighten se-
a. Temporarily assemble backshell (1) to connector. curely.
b. If cable is jacketed, insert cable into backshell (1) and g. Assemble strain relief (2) to backshell and tighten se-
bottom against connector. Hold cable in position and curely. Tighten strain relief saddles securely on cable
mark cable jacket at rear end of backshell. or harness.
NOTE: As with any electrical connector assembly procedure,
c. Remove backshell from connector and place on cable be sure to use the proper tools. For convenient, reliable as-
with strain relief (2). sembly of the connectors and backshells, it is suggested that
Glenair's connector holding tools, strap wrenches and con-
nector pliers be used.
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