Amphenol offers the widest range of accessories
for circular connectors conforming to most Military
(MIL) specifications. Accessories Include:

• Backshells
• Crimp Ring Adaptors
  
• Band Lock Adaptor
• Pre-shield Adapter
• SQ Adapter
• Quick Clamp
• Strain Relief Clamp
• Grommet Nut
• Lamp Thread Adaptor
• Protection Cap
  
  

Backshells
Some Backshells can be used without any additional protection while other types are generally used with heat shrink boots or similar protection/strain relief mechanism depending on specific requirements.

Backshells for Military & Aerospace applications are governed by SAE, AS85049 standard and Amphenol Backshells are designed to meet the requirement of this standard. Amphenol offers additional styles and designs and can support you from concept to product realization to satisfy your unique specifications. Please contact your Sales Associate or Technical Assistance for more information.

Non-Environmental Backshell: This type of Backshell is suitable when environmental protection of the cable termination area is not a concern. This backshell is perfect for an inside the box/climate controlled room application where heavy cabling should be supported with adequate strain relief.

Environmental Backshell: Provides adequate protection for cable support and strain relief, but ensures the cable sealing and environment protection by means of high quality sealing grommet and grommet follower. The strain relief nut is tightened squeezing the grommet on to the cable jacket during assembly. This backshell provides 6 feet water sealing protection when used with perfectly jacketed cable and is suitable for harsh environment applications.

Non-Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell: 360-degree screen termination facility is offered in this Backshell in addition to other features of the Non-Environmental type. Available in straight, 90 degree bent and 45 degree bent varieties; it accommodates both individual and overall shielding.

Environmental EMI/RFI Backshell: Both individual and overall shielding can be terminated plus cable sealing is possible in this Backshell.

Shrink Boot Adaptor: Unshielded cables are terminated with heat shrink boots which provides environmental protection and strain relief to cable termination. Adding this adapter will ensure the reparability.

Crimp Ring Adaptor: Many cable terminations where heat shrink boots are used will require provision for terminating the screens also. This backshell has a ring which can be crimped to the backshell body holding the screens in between.

Band Lock Adaptor: Another method of termination of screens. Tempered bands are tightened over the shields, which is pulled over the banding area, using special assembly tools. Suitable to go over heat shrink boot or some other method. Both crimp ring and banded terminations give a low DC resistance.

Pre-Shield Adaptor: This adaptor has a longer length of braid attached. This braid overlaps with the cable braid and effective shielding takes place due to its 360 degree contact. It is designed to accept heat shrink boot. Ease of use and less time for cable termination are the prime advantages.

SQ Adaptor: Cost effective way to terminate the braid to the adaptor. The braid is pulled over the conical shape to the rear end of the adaptor and tied. The end nut is tightened to ensure adequate grip for the shielding. Heat shrink boot can be used too.

Quick Clamp: This clamp is used to keep cables tidy in the desired direction with a "minimum weight" consideration. The Quick Clamp is perfect for applications in interior wiring of flying machines.

Strain Relief Clamp: This clamp not only keeps cables tidy after termination but provides good strain relief at the termination area. Cost effective where environmental protection is not a concern and weight saving is a major consideration.

Grommet Nut: Amphenol Back Nut provides a good grommet-holding force for the crimp connectors when expensive and heavy back shells are not used.

Lamp Thread Adaptor: The threads are similar to the lamp base for shield termination. It is an effective, easy and quick method of shield termination and field maintenance is effortless. The termination area is designed to accept 'Nut' as well as 'Clamp'. The nut option enables the use of heat shrink boot and the clamp option will facilitate the strain relief clamping without heat shrink boot after the shield/cable termination.