Glenair
Glenair offers a full-spectrum of product lines designed to meet every interconnect requirement, including a broad range of military qualified and commercial connectors, including the MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and our ultralight Series 80 Mighty Mouse.
Glenair is a privately-held company whose strengths include ISO 9001 process quality, full-spectrum product lines, unsurpassed sales and technical support in every major market in the world, and the industry’s largest standing inventory of commercial and Mil-Spec electrical connector accessories.
Glenair offers a broad range of connector products to meet every connector requirement possible. Glenair manufactures high reliability commercial and military grade connectors, including, but not limited to backshells, the Series 80 Mighty Mouse connectors, MIL-C-28840, and accessories.
Glenair Products Include:
- Glenair Connector Backshells
- Glenair M83513 Micro-D Connectors
- Glenair M28840 High Density Connectors
- Miniature Circular Connectors
- Filter Connector Capabilities
- Hermetic Connectors
- Glenair Subsea and Navy/Shipboard Interconnect Solutions
- Glenair Optoelectronics/Photonics: Optical transceivers/receiver assemblies, copper-to-fiber media converters, active connectors and cables, and more. Designed for aerospace and other harsh environments.
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Glenair in Wind Energy
Glenair is a renowned manufacturer of high-performance connectors, cables, and other interconnect solutions for demanding industries. They specialize in providing rugged and reliable connector solutions that can withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, vibration, and moisture.
Challenges:
- Wind Turbines are subject to significant vibration
- Location: Wind Farms are often located in remote or offshore locations where they are exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as salt spray, moisture, and temperature extremes.
- Ease of Installation & Maintenance: Large and complex machines, and accessibility for maintenance and repair can be challenging.
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): Wind turbines contain sensitive electronic components that can be affected by electromagnetic interference.
- Longevity and Reliability: Wind turbines are expected to operate for many years in often harsh and remote environments.
Solutions:
TurboFlex® Flexible Power Distribution Cables: Ultra-Flexible Power Distribution Cables and Turnkey High-Voltage Cable Assemblies with Glenair Signature Connectors
Power distribution cables present a unique challenge to electrical wire interconnect system engineers. Typically fabricated from stiff, non-flexible conductors and jackets 
with large bend extremely large bend radii, such cables are heavy, hard to route, and prone to insulation damage from weathering and abrasion. TurboFlex® power distribution cables — and complex high-voltage cable assemblies — are constructed from high strand-count rope-lay inner conductors made with tin, nickel, or silver-plated copper, nickel-plated aluminum, or bare copper. These highly-flexible conductors, combined with Glenair’s high-performance Duralectric™ insulation result in cables ideally suited for applications where flexibility, durability, and weight reduction are required. The signature Duralectric™ insulation compound provides outstanding resistance to temperature extremes, ozone exposure, caustic chemicals including jet fuel, gamma radiation, and other forms of environmental and mechanical damage. Long life and performance are critical in power distribution applications. TurboFlex, with its flexible conductors and Duralectric™ jacketing delivers both.
Features
- Ultra-flexible rope-lay power cable construction
- Turnkey high-voltage cable assemblies with Glenair signature connectors
- Broad range of gauges from 20 AWG to 450 MCM
- Low-smoke, zero halogen, and RoHS compliant
- Lightweight (L), radiation-resistant/low-temperature (K), jet fuel/chemical-resistant (F), and high-conductivity (C)
- High-performance Duralectric™ D jacketing standard
Duralectric™ is the high-performance TurboFlex® jacketing material
perfectly suited for immersion, chemical or caustic
fluid exposure, temperature extremes, UV radiation and more
—available in a broad range of colors including safety orange
SERIES ITS: MIL-DTL-5015 Type Reverse Bayonet Connectors
The Glenair ITS connector series features over 200 power and signal insert arrangements. Based on the MIL-DTL-5015 standard, ITS features an improved reverse bayonet coupling technology in place of the standard threads used in MIL-DTL-5015. The 3-point bayonet mechanism reduces coupling time and provides easier mating, especially when the connector is in an awkward position. Positive locking of the three stainless steel pins provides reliable resistance to vibration and shock, and prevents connector de-coupling in even the most rugged applications. Bayonet pins are protected from damage by their placement inside the plug coupling nut, and the receptacle’s exposed ramps are easy to clean in harsh environments. Extremely durable, the reverse bayonet coupling is rated up to 2,000 matings.
Features
- Fast, Easy Bayonet Coupling: 1/4 Turn
- Environmental and Non-Environmental Versions
- All Shell Styles: Plug, Square Flange, Jam-Nut, etc.
- High Shock and Vibration Resistance
- Contact Sizes from #20 to #4/0 in more than 200 Insert Arrangements
- Audible and Visual Coupling Indicators
- Keyed Polarization
- Solder, Crimp, PCB and Thermocouple Terminations
Featured Glenair Products
Mighty Mouse Connectors
The Series 80 Mighty Mouse connector is designed for high-reliability aerospace/defense interconnect applications requiring robust environmental performance and reduced size and weight. The Series 80 Mighty Mouse connector offers virtually equal performance to MIL-DTL-38999 interconnects with up to 71% weight and 52% size savings for similar contact layouts.
Download the Mighty Mouse Series 80 Connectors overview catalog
Download the Mighty Mouse Series 806 Micro-Miniature Connectors catalog
The Series 80 Connector was originally developed as a smaller and lighter alternative to D38999 connectors for aerospace applications such as attack helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. Today, the Series 80 Mighty Mouse serves in thousands of safety-critical defense, medical, industrial and geo-physical applications.
The Series 80 Mighty Mouse connector is supplied in six standard designs, including Glenair’s most recent addition of Series 806 mil-aero micro-miniature connectors. These next-generation high-density connectors are half the size and weight of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors while still meeting stringent requirements for harsh vibration, shock and environmental settings. The numerous design enhancements of this series include durable mechanical insert retention, radial seals and triple-ripple grommet seals. In addition, the connectors’ reduced thread pitch and re-engineered ratchet prevent decoupling issues, particularly in small shell sizes.
- Series 800 Light Duty UN Thread
- Series 801 Heavy Duty Double-Start
- Series 802 “Aqua Mouse” Harsh Environmental
- Series 803 Bayonet
- Series 804 Quick-Disconnect
- Series 805 Triple-Start
- Series 806 Micro-Miniature (NEW!)
We also carry Series 80 Mighty Mouse tools and accessories and Series 80 Mighty Mouse backshells and accessories.
All the connectors in the Series 80 family are available with rear-release crimp contacts or with PC tail or solder cup terminations. Shell styles, including in-line plugs, square-flange and jam-nut receptacles are available for all types. Integrated banding platforms for EMI shield termination or rear-end threads for backshell accessories are also standard throughout the line.
The Mighty Mouse features #23 contacts to accept #22 to #28 wire. Contact spacing is .076.” Size #12, #16 and #20 layouts are now available for higher current requirements and for coaxial and fiber optic contact accommodation. The smaller and lighter Mighty Mouse maintains the same approximate electrical and mechanical performance as larger and heavier Military Standard environmental connectors.
Insert arrangements are available for as few as 1 and as many as 130 contacts.
Glenair MIL-DTL-28840 Connectors
MIL-DTL-28840 connectors are the commonly used for shipboard applications and offers a high-density insert arrangement and high-shock performance. The MIL-DTL-28840 features RFI/EMI shielding, scoop-proof shells and corrosion-resistant materials and finishes.
MIL-DTL-28840 circular, threaded coupling connectors feature high contact density, front release crimp contacts, high impact shock resistance, and are designed for use with Navy shipboard cable MIL-C-915, MIL-C-24640, MIL-C-24643 and MIL-W-16878 wire. They are also used in computer systems and land based tactical situations. These connectors offer maximum protection against fuels, oils, coolants and cleansers.
Glenair Series 970 PowerTrip™ Connectors and Accessories
The Power Connector for Extreme Environments
The Series 970 PowerTrip connector is ideal for extreme environment DC, single-phase and three-phase AC power applications. Available in aluminum or stainless steel, the Series 970 PowerTrip connector features a high ampacity louverband socket contact for reduced joule heating and stable resistance, and a splined backshell interface for improved EMI protection.
Series 970 PowerTrip part numbers include 970-001 plugs, 970-003 square flange receptacles, 970-004 jam nut receptacles, 970-005 cable receptacles, 970-006 feed-thru bulkhead, and 970-007 hermetic feed-thru bulkhead in a full range of standard insert arrangements. PowerTrip aluminum shell finishes include electroless nickel, nickel-PTFE, and black zinc-nickel. The Series 970 PowerTrip connector is also available in a passivated stainless steel shell and a stainless steel shell, nickel-PTFE finish.
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Glenair MIL-DTL-83513 (M83513) Micro-D Connectors
Glenair MIL0DTL-83513 Micro-D Connectors Glenair offers a large selection of M83513 connectors in solder cup, pre-wired, and PCB versions. These miniature rectangular D-sub connectors are available with aluminum alloy or plastic shells, along with a variety of plating options.
Every element of the M83513 Micro-D connector is exactly controlled – from terminal spacing to approved wire termination methods. Standardized measurement and test methodologies ensure consistent, predictable performance throughout this broad family of ruggedized connectors. All Glenair M83513 connectors are made in the U.S.A. and use TwistPin Contacts for ultimate performance and reliability in demanding environments.
ICC is now offering T’DA® two-day value-added assembly on most M83513/01 through /09 connectors.