Glenair Swing-Arm® Flex Composite 3-in-1 Backshells

Glenair Swing-Arm® Flex Composite 3-in-1 Backshells provide lightweight and corrosion-free EMI / RFI cable shielding termination in electrical wire interconnect cabling. Glenair Swing-Arm Flex Composite 3-in-1 Backshells are the standard shield termination device for weight reduction in military and commercial airframe applications. Made from temperature-tolerant composite thermoplastic, rugged Swing-Arm backshells offer easy installation, long-term performance, and outstanding weight and SKU reduction. These backshells are performance tested to AS85049 mechanical and electrical standards and are available for all commonly specified MIL-standard and commercial cylindrical connectors, including MIL-DTL-38999 and Glenair series 80 Mighty Mouse.

Features

  • Straight, 45°, and 90° configurable backshell
  • Significant weight reduction (composite, no saddle bars or hardware)
  • Rapid assembly, cable self-centers on bundle, little or no wrapping tape required
  • Braid sock and drop-in band termination follower versions for EMI / RFI applications
  • Accommodates lacing cord or tie wrap for strain relief and wire bundle management applications
  • Supports wide range of cable bundle diameters
  • Available interfaces
    • Drop-in-follower (DIF)
    • Direct interface FLEX
    • Braid sock
  • Patents
    • Flex Arms US Patent No. 9627800 
    • Drop-In Ferrule US Patent No. 9413116

Strain Relief Diagram

Infographic - Glenair Swing-Arm® Flex Composite 3-in-1 Backshells
Publié le: 2020-01-20 | Mis à jour le: 2024-05-21