BIRNS Rubber Connectors are simple, low-cost cable connectors. Proven and reliable, they cannot chip or dent. They mate with each other in the "in-line" mode, and with Polymeric Series bulkhead connectors. These are ideal for light power or signal applications, or when weight and/or magnetic signature are considerations. BIRNS Rubber connectors offer:
BIRNS Aquamate Connectors are excellent for medium power or signal applications, or when weight or mechanical abuse are considerations. This rugged series is molded of a durable high-insulation material that cannot chip or dent, and may be mated while wet or underwater. Male and female connectors are both available in bulkhead and in-line configurations. Options include water-blocking and locking sleeves of durable plastic or heavy-duty Stainless Steel.
BIRNS Polymeric Connectors are very good mid-range connectors, comprising standard "Epoxy" and "Protected Epoxy" connectors (both molded of high-strength dielectric GRE).
BIRNS Standard Epoxy connectors are simple, low-cost bulkhead connectors for basic applications. Proven and reliable, these bulkhead connectors mate with cable connectors in the Rubber Series, and offer:
Low cost
Excellent corrosion resistance
Light weight
Minimal magnetic signature
Gold plated contacts
Heat-treated beryllium copper sockets
BIRNS Protected Epoxy connectors combine benefits of GRE with attributes of the Metal Shell series, and offer higher pin density than other non-metallic connectors. Bulkhead connectors' pins are protected from mechanical impact; cable connectors feature captivated coupling rings. BIRNS Protected Epoxy connectors use dual o-rings for effective sealing, withstand open-face pressure (standard), and offer:
Low cost
Excellent corrosion resistance
Light weight
Minimal magnetic signature
Higher pin density than any other non-metallic connector series
BIRNS Metal Shell connectors are made for extremely heavy-duty power, signal, or electromechanical uses. They are highly damage-resistant and have redundant o-rings. BIRNS Metal Shell connectors are rated Class A, feature replaceable inserts, and offer:
BIRNS Millennium (Miniature) miniature, high-density metal shell connectors are the most advanced connectors of their type. They're tough, built for effective sealing, adaptable-- and permit the use of 22, 20, 16, 14, and 10 AWG contacts in the same connector. They reliably transmit huge data streams while minimizing electrical noise, and are easy to use. Class A pressure rating, heat-treated BeCu sockets, gold plating, and QQ-P-35 type VI passivated AISI Type 316 bodies are standard; alternate materials are available.
High contact density for maximized payload efficacy
Excellent performance with extreme data signal loads
BIRNS M24231 Connectors are produced in accordance with USA Military Specification MIL-C-24231D(SH), which specifies various Types of underwater electrical connectors commonly known as "Portsmouth" connectors.
BIRNS also produces similar connectors not controlled by the Specification. Examples include coaxial connectors, and certain proprietary connectors designed to obviate some of the problems commonly associated with the standard M24231 and/or EB 3004 models. BIRNS also performs associated subcontract services, including cable termination, assembly, overmolding and testing. Permanent marking of individual cable assembly serialization (with full material traceability) is now available.
BIRNS also offers M24231 connectors with Cable plugs with GRE (Glass-Reinforced Epoxy) bodies, per MIL-C-24231/30(SH).
BIRNS Connector Products transmit electric power and data underwater. They are:
