2 WPTV 38999 SERIES
Amphenol Ltd combines the benets of eld proven Mil-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors
with hyperbolic contacts that extend the boundaries of high power connector technology. Designed
to meet the latest military and industrial specications and stringent safety requirements,
WPTV38999 connectors are being utilised across a wide range of critical power applications.
High Power Connector Series
Amphenol is the foremost manufacturer of both connectors
and interconnect systems specically for applications within
military, aerospace and industrial markets.
As such, Amphenol has recognised a distinct trend towards
increasing power and voltage requirements within a range
of applications including military and electric drive vehicles,
aircraft handling and military base station installations.
High reliability applications including vehicular, aerospace,
industrial, automation, mining, offshore and other harsh
environments can all be addressed using the WPTV 38999
which is derived from the standard MIL-DTL-38999 series
originally designed by Amphenol. Critical features of this
series including six unique keyways, an anti-decoupling
mechanism, superior EMI performance, Tri-Start thread,
500 hrs Salt Spray endurance, GVA Compliance and high
vibration tolerance.
The modular, easy to install WPTV 38999 Series of
connectors provide IP2X nger protection on both plugs and
receptacles in addition to being fully IP69K sealed against
ingress of dust and moisture. Flange Mount, Jam Nut or
Inline standard connections with either straight or right
angled EMC backshells are offered with single pole, high
reliability, low contact resistance RADSOK® contacts giving
durability beyond 500 mating cycles.
The use of RADSOK® contacts creates an electrical
interface that exceeds typical interconnect requirements
via a hyperbolic socket contact construction. RADSOK®
distributes normal forces over a high percentage of the
mating surface to ensure a smooth and even engagement
force with exceptionally high performance under vibration.
WPTV 38999 connectors are available in a variety of shell
materials including Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Stainless
Steel and Aluminium Bronze; in a variety of plating nishes
including Amphenol’s environmental award winning
RoHS compliant Black Zinc Nickel, Electroless Nickel
and Olive Drab Cadmium; and equipped with a variety of
contact termination styles including crimp, busbar and lug
termination. In addition, Amphenol is able to offer a full
range of custom congurations to allow breakaway, through-
bulkhead or push-pull functionality.
Amphenol also offers a full design and manufacturing
service utilising standard WPTV 38999 connectors in
traditionally built cable harnesses or low-prole overmoulded
congurations up to 1000A capacity.