Hermetic receptacle Connector

Hermetic Receptacles are specially designed connectors that provide an airtight, gas-tight seal between two environments. They are commonly used in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications where protection against moisture, pressure changes, gases, and contaminants is critical.

Core features

American-made QPL hermetic connectors include:

  • MIL-DTL-38999/21
  • MIL-DTL-38999/23
  • MIL-DTL-38999/25
  • MIL-DTL-38999/27

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III hermetic receptacles can be quickly customized to meet a broad array of military and aerospace connector requirements. Quick-turn modifications include:

  • Special insert/shell arrangements and materials.
  • Custom connector/cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
  • Space-rated solutions including NASA Threaded Coupling (NATC).
  • Filters optimized for application-specific frequency, voltage, and impedance requirements.
  • Operation in extreme environments including extended temperature ranges, shock and vibration, radiation, EMI/RFI, corrosive contaminants, vacuum, and pressures to 20,000 PSI.

Hermetic connectors are also available in MIL-DTL-38999 Series IV configurations

Key Properties of Hermetic Receptacles

  • Hermetic Sealing: Prevents the passage of gases, liquids, and moisture through the connector interface. 
  • High Reliability: Maintains electrical integrity in harsh and mission-critical environments. 
  • Pressure Resistance: Designed to withstand significant pressure differentials, making them suitable for aircraft, satellites, and vacuum applications. 
  • Corrosion Resistance: Typically constructed from stainless steel or other durable materials for long service life. 
  • Environmental Protection: Protects against dust, humidity, chemicals, and other contaminants. 
  • High Temperature Performance: Suitable for operation across a wide temperature range in demanding environments. 
  • Excellent Electrical Performance: Provides stable signal and power transmission with low contact resistance and high insulation resistance.