Technical Information C O N N E C T O R Envir onmental and M echanica l Data S Operating Temperature Range The temperature ranges quoted by the manufacturers of the plastic materials are usually the absolute maximum values. When exposed to the mechanical and electrical stresses present in a connector, these values are often unrealistic. If a composite connector system including accessories is used, then the item with the lowest temperature performance will dictate the operating temperature limit of the system. See in below table our recommended operating temperature ranges. 9 10 3 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 2 Ref. Component 1 Sealant Material “U“ Type -55°C to +200°C “E“ Type -65°C to +150°C PEEK -65°C to +200°C PTFE (Teflon®) -65°C to +160°C PBT -65°C to +135°C Standard O-rings FPM (Viton®) -20°C to +200°C 1) Interface O-rings (Option) EPDM -50°C to +160°C 2) 4 Cable Clamp Seal TPE -70°C to +130°C 5 Cable Clamp 2 3 6 7 Insulator Cable Strain Relief Protective Boots Standard Brass High Voltage Connectors POM 8 2) -40°C to +100°C TPE -60°C to +100°C VMQ - Silicone Rubber -60°C to +180°C TPE -60°C to +100°C Plug: Brass with FPM O-ring -20°C to +200°C 1) Receptacle: Brass with NBR O-ring -30°C to +110°C 1) Plastic POM with FPM O-ring -20°C to +100°C 1) Soft Caps TPE -55°C to +85°C Metallic 1) Operating Temperatures Sealing Caps 9 Panel Spacer Aluminium 10 Color Coding Washer PP -20°C to +60°C Minimum mating temperature: 0°C Minimum mating temperature: -20°C 0 °C Temperature °C