Glenair Backshells:
Outstanding Performance
and Availability
Why Connectors Need
Backshells
Common Connector Problems and Solutions
Problem
Solution
Environmental Damage
Cable Sealing Backshells and Protective Covers
Electromagnetic Interference
EMI/RFI Shield (Screen) Termination Backshells
Mechanical Damage to Conductors
Strain-Relief Backshells
Mechanical Damage to Pins and Threads
Protective Covers and Boots
Connector-to-Cable Routing
Multiple Angle and Profile Backshells
Cable and Conduit Integration
Transition Fittings and Adapters
Glenair Backshell Product Lines
Backshells and Accessories for Every Application
 Glenair Circular Connector Backshells and
Accessories
 Mil-Spec Backshells and Connector
Accessories
 Rectangular Connector Backshells
 Composite Thermoplastic Connector
Accessories
 Backshell Assembly Tools, Banding Tools
and Accessories
Specifying Mil-Spec Backshells
AS85049, M24758, M28840, M38999
and Other Military Specifications
 NO GAPS: Glenair has every QPL with
most slash sheets in stock
 Use Wall Chart for Scratch Selection
 Use Part Number Index to Match Part
Number and Catalog Page
 Use Military Part Number Reference
Guide to Cross Mil-Spec Numbers to
Glenair Commercial Series Parts
 Internet: QwikCreate Part Number
Builder and NSN Cross Reference
Glenair Circular Connector
Backshell Part Number Systems
Ref: Big Red Book of Backshells
 Glenair Product Code/Product Series System
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310 – Shrink Boot Adapter
360 - Non-Environmental Strain-Relief Backshell
370 - Environmental Strain Relief Backshell
380 - Non-Environmental EMI/RFI Backshells
390 - Environmental EMI/RFI Backshells
440 - Banding and Crimp Ring Adapters
450 - Qwik-Ty Strain-Reliefs
620 – Strain-Reliefs
660 – Protective Covers
Cable Sealing Backshell Designs
Three Basic Options
 Submersible: Cable sealing
grommet, follower and backshell
counterbore provides immersion
protection to 2 meters.
 Water-Tight: Integrated cable
sealing grommet provides
immersion protection to one meter.
 Splash-Proof: light duty design
provides moisture and dust
resistance only
EMI/RFI Backshell Designs
Glenair Supports Every Industry-Standard Design
 Single and Multiple Conical Rings
 Crimp Rings
 Banding Terminations
 Castellated or Splined Rings
 Lampbase Thread Rings
 Radial Compression Springs
 Integrated Shield Socks
 Magnaforming
 Tinel Lock-Rings
Band-it Shield Termination System
Fast and reliable RFI/EMI/EMP shield termination
 No welding, soldering, crimping or magnaforming required - fully field repairable shield
terminations
 Fast, highly reliable terminations virtually
eliminate EMI leakage and pass severe shock,
vibration and thermal tests
 “One size fits all” tool and band design
provides unmatched flexibility
 In stock and ready for same-day shipment
Cable Strain-Relief Designs
Matching the Technology to the Application
 Straight and Angled Designs
 Light, Medium and HeavyDuty Saddle Bars
 Qwik-Tys
 QwikClamps
 Others
Backshell Angle and Profile
Critical Step in Cable Routing Design
 Standard Profile
 Low Profile
 Full Radius Profile
 Low Profile Split Shell
 Ultra Low Profile Split Shell
 Straight, 45 and 90 Degree
Backshell-to-Connector Coupling
Five Basic Designs
 Direct Coupling
 Rotatable Coupling
 Self-Locking Rotatable
Coupling
 Positive-Lock (NESTOR)
Non-Detent Coupling
 Composite “G-Load”
Coupling
Rectangular Backshells
Complete Backshell Support for All Rectangular Connector Families
 MIL-C-24308
 MIL-C-81659
Configuration
 MIL-C-83733
 ARINC Series 600
 MIL-DTL-83513
 Cannon Series 400
 MIL-C-83527/A
 All the Rest
Composite Thermoplastic
Designs
For advanced weight savings to corrosion protection
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Weight savings: 40% over aluminum
Corrosion protection: unlimited
Inherent shock and vibration dampening
Reduced magnetic and acoustic
signatures (stealth)
Cadmium free
Flame resistant, chemical resistant and
high-temperature tolerant
Dimensionally stable
Accepts plating for EMI/RFI protection
Part Number Development
The bread and butter of accessory specification
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Product Series
Connector Designator
Angle and Profile
Basic Part Number
Finish Symbol
Shell Size
Cable Diameter
Strain Relief Style
Length of Part
Other: Drain holes,
attachment lengths,
special modifications
QwikCreate
Internet-Based Automated Part Number Development
 Build or analyze part numbers via a
simple menu interface
 Generate printable document with
all relevant dimensional data
 Link to catalog page for additional
information
 Automatically select for Style 2
cable entry
 Link to on-line order entry
Backshell Assembly and
Connector Holding Tools
Full 360o gripping surface of backshell coupling nuts
and connector plugs and receptacles
 For production and field maintenance
 Manual and pneumatic hand tools,
strap wrenches and torque wrenches
 M83507/15-01, TG70 and TG80
circular connector tools
 Complete kits and/or individual tools
and parts
 In stock and ready for same-day
shipment
Glenair’s Position in the
Marketplace
Full-Service, High-Availability Interconnect Solutions
 Full Spectrum Product Lines
—No Gaps
 Fast, Personal Response to RFQ’s
 Vertically Integrated Factory
No Third World Subs
 Same Day Availability for 45,000+
Commercial and Mil-Spec
Accessories
 Worldwide Service and Support