BIRNS Rubber Connectors are simple, low-cost cable connectors for light-to-medium power or signal applications, and/or for applications where weight and/or magnetic signature are considerations. They are made of a durable elastomer that cannot chip or dent. They mate with each other in the "in-line" mode, and with Polymeric Series bulkhead connectors. BIRNS Rubber connectors offer:

  1. Low cost and easy to use
  2. Very good corrosion resistance
  3. Light weight
  4. Minimal magnetic signature
  5. Durable elastomer cannot chip or dent
  6. Gold-plated contacts
  7. Heat-treated beryllium copper sockets

BIRNS manufactures three sizes of Rubber Connector:

  • A : 1 pin only
  • G : 1 to 6 pins
  • K : 1 to 8 pins

BIRNS Rubber connectors are permanently molded onto submersible electrical cable. Stock connectors are molded onto 45 cm (18 inch) lengths of 18 AWG or 16 AWG type SO Aquaprene neoprene-jacketed cable. Contact us for other lengths, cable types, and/or configurations.

BIRNS Rubber Connectors are Female ("Receptacle") or Male ("Plug"). Receptacles usually have sockets and Plugs usually have pins. If Receptacles have pins or Plugs have sockets, they are known as "Inverted", and their part numbers incorporate a "V".

Part number examples are (using size "G"):

RMG-2-FS : Size G receptacle, with "2" sockets


RMG-3-MP : Size G plug, with "3" pins


VMG-4-FS : Size G receptacle, with "4" pins


VMG-2-MP : Size G plug, with "2" sockets

Options are:

  1. Cable locking sleeves (retention devices)
    1. Molded or machined plastic: light weight and lower cost
    2. AISI 300-series Stainless Steel: for the maximum durability

  2. "Dummy" connectors (sealing caps)
    1. Low pressure
    2. High pressure

  3. Fabrication configuration(s)-- contact us for information on:
    1. Cable type
    2. Cable length
    3. Cable break-outs, splices, Y-molds, etc.