Amphenol Heavy Duty Cylindrical Connectors

®Amphenol Heavy DutyCylindrical ConnectorsMIL-C-22992, QWLDwall mount receptaclecable connecting plugbox mount receptaclejam nut receptacle(wall mount)thru bulkhead receptaclestraight plugjam nut receptacle(box mount)Amphenol ® QWLD Series heavy dutycylindrical connectors provide reliablepower and control functions in hostileenvironments where ordinary connectorscannot survive.Design features of this connector seriesprovide:• High Durability - water and explosionproof, resistant to abrasion, corrosion,vibration and shock• Quick, Positive Mating - double stubthreads per MIL-STD-1373 for fast coupling,easily cleaned• Selection - over 300 industrial and MSapprovedinsert patterns available,including coaxial and thermocoupleOn the drilling platform in the North Sea,pump and motor generator controls runsmoothly, although constantly exposed tosalt spray.At Prudhoe Bay where the nights are sixmonths long, portable lighting systems permitoperation regardless of temperatureplummeting to 50° below zero.The circus ferris wheel runs continuouslydespite the fact that it has rained for fivedays and all power connections are lying insix inches of mud.These situations are typical of the extremeconditions under which thousands ofAmphenol QWLD connectors are operatingdaily. Outstanding design features thatmake these cylindricals a necessity for difficultapplications include:• Alumilite 225* hard anodic finish forabrasion and corrosion resistance orconductive cadmium plate• Resilient inserts for moisture sealing,positive proof against shock and vibration• Sealing gaskets at every joint for waterproofassembly• Cable strain relief provided by clamp bartype accessories• Left hand accessory threads to preventdamage from disconnect torque appliedin the wrong direction• Closed entry socket contact design insolder or replaceable crimp contacts* Registered trademark of AluminumCompany of America21