Ground Blocks Amphenol Pcd
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Ground Blocks
Combining advanced materials with an elegant design, Amphenol Pcd’s
Ground Blocks provide the lightest weight, highest density grounding solution
available in the market today. Wired connections are environmentally-sealed,
providing protection from moisture, spray, and debris. Unused connections
are protected via Amphenol Pcd’s patented FODSeal Technology, which
replaces the sealing plugs - reducing FOD, weight and part count. Amphenol
Pcd’s Ground Blocks are ideal for use in harsh environments typically found
in aircraft, ground vehicle and naval applications.
Features & Benets
Overmold Technology
Simplies construction and improves sealing and reliability
Plastic retention clip - made with VICTREX® PEEK Polymer
Simplies construction; uses 1 plastic piece vs 6 individual metal pieces
FODSeal Technology (Patented)
Reduces FOD, part count and weight by eliminating sealing plugs
Smart Engineering
Weight Savings - up to 0.06 oz per block vs standard designs, yeilding up to 2lbs per plane on typical aircraft
Part Numbers
Part Number With/Without Con-
tacts Number of Contacts Contact Size Boeing P/N
BDX016016-2 Without
12 16
BACC50AN16H
BDX016017-2 With BACC50AN16
BDX016020-2 Without
16 20
BACC50AN20H
BDX016021-2 With BACC50AN20
Amphenol Pcd www.amphenolpcd.com info@amphenolpcd.com 978.624.3400
Ground Block Dimensions
Materials
Web Membrane
Silicone per A-A-59588, class 2B, 40 durometer. color clear
Grommet
Silicone per A-A-59588, class 2B, 40 durometer. color grey
Housing
Glass reinforced polyamide; color red (size 20), blue (size 16)
Internal Contacts
BeCu C17410, gold per MIL-DTL-45204, Type II, grade C, class I, over nickel per SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290, class I
Base
Aluminum A380.0. chromate conversion per MIL-DTL-81706, type I, class IA, method C
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW SIZE 20 TOP VIEW SIZE 16
