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STANDARD DURA-CON™ CONNECTORS WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE HERMETIC SEALS
Dura-Con™Hermetic
HERMETIC CONNECTORS
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Both plug and socket available in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 and 51 positions
Aluminium shell provides extra strength and EMI/RFI shielding capability
Rugged twist-pin contacts resistant to shock and vibration make metal
shell Dura-Con™ an excellent choice for harsh environments
Hermetic seal achieved through Cinch Hermetic compound
Tested to Mil-DTL-83513
Pigtail and Solder Cup variations only
Hermetic Connectors
Cinch Dura-Con™ Hermetic Connectors offer a high performance hermetic seal designed into
the standard Cinch Dura-Con™ Connector.
Insulator: UL94V-0 rated glass-filled polyester or diallyl phthalate
Contacts: Pins - Copper alloy, sockets - Copper alloy (machined)
Contact Plating: 1.27 micron gold as per Mil-G-4204
Shell: Aluminium alloy
Shell Plating: Electroless nickel and cadmium
Hermetic Seal: Cinch Hermetic compound
Sealing: Fluoro Silicone ‘O’ ring seal
Operating Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
Hermetic Seal: 1 x 10-8cc/sec @ 1 Atmosphere Helium
Current Rating: 3 Amps maximum
Withstanding Voltage: 600 VAC RMS @ sea level
Contact Resistance: 8 milliohms maximum
Individual Contact: 6 oz. (170.40g) maximum insertion force
0.5 oz. (14.20g) minimum withdrawal
Mechanical Electrical Environmental Materials Features
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DURA-CON HERMETIC
Contact Arrangements
Mating view of pin insert. (Use reverse order for socket side)
Cinch Dura-Con D Connector
Insulator Type
C = Diallyl Phthalate
Glass-Reinforced
D = Thermoplastic
Glass-Reinforced
Mounting Type
H = Hermetic
No. of Contacts
9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37, 51
Contact Type
P = Pin (Plug)
S = Socket (Receptacle)
Wire Size in AWG
4 = 24 AWG Solid Copper
5 = 25 AWG Solid Copper
S = Solder cup (Skip to Mounting Hardware)
Wire Type
C = Solid Copper (Uninsulated)
Shell Plating
No Letter = CAD
N = Electroless Nickel
Mounting Hardware
B = No Hardware
Hardware purchased separately
Lead Length in inches***
0.5 Solid copper wire only
1.0 Solid copper wire only
2.0 Solid copper wire only
Additional length consult Cinch
Insulation
Colour or Wire finish
3 = Tin-Plated
4 = Gold-Plated
Ordering Information
DC D H 37 P 5 C 3 0.5 B N
15
69
18
9151
12 11
21 1
14 13
25
9 Contacts
116
17
1
19
36
18
35
51
1
27
52
76
26
51
75
100
31 1
20 19
37
31 Contacts
51 Contacts 100 Contacts
37 Contacts
15 Contacts 21 Contacts 25 Contacts
(Consult factory for non-standard wire types)
*** - Length Tolerance: solid wire = ± 3/32”
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Connector Dimensions -
Metal Shell
A B C D E F
No. of Contacts Max ± 0.25 (0.010") ± 0.127 (0.005") ± 0.20 (0.008") ± 0.20 (0.008") ± 0.20 (0.008")
mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches
9 Plug 8.46 0.333 19.65 0.774 14.35 0.565 31.68 1.247 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
9 Socket 10.06 0.396 19.65 0.774 14.35 0.565 31.68 1.247 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
15 Plug 12.27 0.483 23.45 0.923 18.16 0.715 34.16 1.345 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
15 Socket 13.87 0.546 23.45 0.923 18.16 0.715 34.16 1.345 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
21 Plug 16.08 0.633 27.25 1.073 21.97 0.865 39.15 1.541 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
21 Socket 17.68 0.696 27.25 1.073 21.97 0.865 39.15 1.541 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
25 Plug 18.62 0.733 29.85 1.175 24.51 0.965 41.66 1.640 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
25 Socket 20.22 0.796 29.85 1.175 24.51 0.965 41.66 1.640 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
31 Plug 21.16 0.883 33.65 1.325 28.32 1.115 44.13 1.737 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
31 Socket 24.03 0.946 33.65 1.325 28.32 1.115 44.13 1.737 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
37 Plug 26.24 1.033 37.45 1.474 32.13 1.265 49.12 1.934 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
37 Socket 27.84 1.096 37.45 1.474 32.13 1.265 49.12 1.934 17.00 0.670 7.50 0.295
51 Plug 24.97 0.983 36.15 1.423 30.86 1.215 48.50 1.909 18.10 0.713 8.60 0.339
51 Socket 26.57 1.046 36.15 1.423 30.86 1.215 48.50 1.909 18.10 0.713 8.60 0.339
100 Plug Consult Cinch Connectors Ltd
100 Socket Consult Cinch Connectors Ltd
Socket Arrangement
Plug Arrangement
4.95 (.195)
10.64 (.419)
2.36 (.093)
Ø0.50 (.020)
5.08 (.200) MAX (3 ROW)
2.54 (.100) MAX (2 ROW) LENGTH AS REQ’D
PIGTAIL
SOLDER CUP
BLIND TAPPED MOUNTING
HOLES 4-40 UNC FOR
2-56 UNC REV MT JACKPOSTS
(SUPPLIED SEPARATELY)
A
B
C
D
F
E
4.65 (.183)
10.31 (.406)
2.36 (.093)
Ø0.50 (.020)
5.08 (.200) MAX (3 ROW)
2.54 (.100) MAX (2 ROW)
PIGTAIL
SOLDER CUP
BLIND TAPPED MOUNTING
HOLES 4-40 UNC FOR
2-56 UNC REV MT JACKPOSTS
(SUPPLIED SEPARATELY)
A
B
C
D
F
E
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DURA-CON HERMETIC
Jackpost Panel Thickness A B
Part Number mm inches mm inches mm inches
DN00008 08 0.8 0.031 0.65/0.60 0.026/0.024 4.6 0.181
DN00008 12 1.2 0.047 1.05/1.00 0.041/0.039 5.0 0.197
DN00008 16 1.6 0.063 1.45/1.40 0.057/0.055 5.4 0.213
DN00008 24 2.4 0.094 2.25/2.20 0.089/0.087 6.2 0.244
Mounting Hardware –
9 to 51 Way only
Consult Cinch for 100 Way options
Recommended Torque Tightening
Recommended torque for tightening jackpost (4-40 UNC)
into connector, 0.45 Nm / 0.55 Nm (4/5 in. lb)
Recommended torque for tightening jackscrew of mating
connnector (2-56 UNC) into jackpost, 0.23 Nm / 0.28 Nm
(2/2.5 in. lb)
Panel Mounting Details
Jackpost Panel Thickness
Part Number ±0.05 (.002)
mm inches
DN00008 08 0.7 0.028
DN00008 12 1.1 0.043
DN00008 16 1.5 0.059
DN00008 24 2.3 0.091
A B C D E
No. Ways +.10 (.004) +.10 (.004) ±0.05 (.002) (MIN) (MIN)
mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches
9 10.11 0.398 6.32 0.249 14.35 0.565 35.0 1.378 20.0 0.787
15 13.92 0.548 6.32 0.249 18.16 0.715 37.0 1.457 20.0 0.787
21 17.73 0.698 6.32 0.249 21.97 0.865 42.0 1.654 20.0 0.787
25 20.27 0.798 6.32 0.249 24.51 0.965 45.0 1.772 20.0 0.787
31 24.08 0.948 6.32 0.249 28.34 1.116 47.0 1.850 20.0 0.787
37 27.89 1.098 6.32 0.249 32.13 1.265 52.0 2.047 20.0 0.787
51 26.62 1.048 7.42 0.292 30.86 1.215 52.0 2.047 22.0 0.866
100 Consult Cinch Connectors Ltd
Area to be flat, smooth and free from tool marks, blemishes etc.
(Sealing face for ‘O’ ring)
3.15
3.10
4 - 40 UNC - 2A THREAD
3.60 MIN. FULL
THREAD DEPTH
2 56 UNC - 28 THREAD
Ø 4.00
4.70
Ø
B
A
R 8..0 MAX (4 PLACES)
2.64
R 2.54 (4 PLACES)
FOR PANEL THICKNESS SEE TABLE
Ø3.30 ±0.05
A
C
D
27˚
26˚
E
B
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Connector Performance
Specifications
Property Requirement Test Method
Current Rating 3 Amp maximum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Sea level 900 VAC Mil-STD-1344, Method 3001
Contact Resistance 8 milliohms maximum Mil-STD-202, Method 307
Low Level Contact resistance 32 milliohms maximum Mil-STD-1344, Method 3002
Insulation Resistance 5000 megohms minimum Mil-STD-1344, Method 3003
Magnetic Permeability 2.0 µmaximum ASTM A342
Mating Force (10 ounces max.) x (# of contacts) Mil-DTL-83513
Unmating Force (0.5 ounces min.) x (# of contacts) Mil-DTL-83513
Contact Retention 5 pounds minimum Mil-STD-1344, Method 2007
Operating Temperature -55°C. to 125°C.
Durability 500 mating cycles minimum Mil-DTL-83515, Para 4.5.16
Salt Spray (corrosion) 48 hours Mil-DTL-1344, Method 2004, Condition E
Crimp Tensile Strength
Wire Type M22759/11 5 pounds minimum Mil-DTL-83513, Para 4.5.20
Wire Type M22759/33 10 pounds minimum
Shock 50 G’s Mil-STD-1344, Method 2004, Condition E
Vibration 20 G’s Mil-STD-1344, Method 2005, Condition IV
Minimum Hermetic Leakage Rate 1 x 10-8 mbar 1/s
Moisture Permeation 0.5% in 168 hrs
Mating
Unmating
Force
No. of Maximum Minimum
Contacts Mating Force Unmating Force
lb kg lb kg
9 5.63 2.56 0.28 0.13
15 9.38 4.26 0.47 0.21
21 13.13 5.96 0.66 0.30
25 15.63 7.10 0.78 0.35
31 19.38 8.80 0.97 0.44
37 23.13 10.50 1.16 0.53
51 31.88 14.47 1.59 0.72
100 62.50 28.38 3.13 1.42
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Engineer’s Check List
SECTOR
□Sea
□Aerospace
□Sub-Terrain
□Ground Support
□Armoured Vehicle
□Rail
□Space
□Radar
□Avionics
□Munitions / Missile
CONNECTOR STYLE
□Rectangular
□Circular
□Z Axis Compression
□Power & Signal
□Hermetic
□IPC Rated
□Filtered
□Edge Connector
□Multipole
□High Speed
□Rugged Enclosure
WIRE TYPE
□Stranded
□Solid
□Twisted pairs
□Co-Axial
□Colour Code Single / Multi
□Multi Core
□Shielded
□Wire AWG
□Custom Cable
ENVIRONMENT
□Dust
□Moisture Resistant
□Full Water Immersion
□Chemical Compatibility
□RoHS
□Low Smoke / Zero Halogen
□Extreme Temperature
Tolerance
□Flame Retardant
MARKET SEGMENT
□Oil Petroleum Gas (OPG).
□Renewable Energy
□Military & Defence
□Commercial
□Computer
□Industrial
□Telecommunications
□Medical
CONSTRUCTION
□Male □Female
□Crimp
□Solder
□PC Tail □90º□180º
□RF Signals
□Number Contact Points
□Contact Pitch
□Housing Material
□Plastic □Metal
CUSTOM INTERCONNECT
□Single Ended
□Double Ended
□Multi Limb Cable Assembly
□Strain Relief Backshell
□Environmental Backshell /
Boot
□3600 Screened Backshell
□Moulded Strain Relief
□Woven
□Flexible Circuit
SPECIFICATION
□Operating Temperature
Range
□Mating Cycles
□Electrical
□Voltage Rating
□Current Rating
□Filtration Rating
□Materials / Finish
□Contact Plating
□Housing Plating
DURA-CON HERMETIC
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CINCH CONNECTORS
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IL 60148 USA
Tel: 1.630.705.6000
1.800.323.9612
Fax: 1.630.705.6060
Email: info@cinch.com
CINCH CONNECTORS LTD.
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Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3HA
Tel: +44 (0) 1909 474131
Fax: +44 (0) 1909 478321
Email: info@cinch.com
www.cinch.com
At Cinch our philosophy is that anything is possible.
With over 70 years’ experience as a global supplier we offer
simple, effective solutions to our customers’ interconnect and
integration needs. From basic interconnect to complex
integration requiring bespoke design, we focus primarily on
quality, ingenuity and reliability, meeting the high performance
demands of industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Space,
Telecom, High Speed Data Servers and Industrial Transportation.
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