MIL-DTL-38999
SERIES III PRODUCT CATALOG
HIREL Connectors, Inc. – a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of highly reliable
connectors. Products – that by design been proven to exceed the diverse requirements of both
commercial and military applications.
HIREL Connectors has achieved this by incorporating a patented Locking System into our plugs
and backshells that have proven not to loosen and shake under vibration. This ensures HIRELCO
Plugs and Backshells
“absolutely stay locked”
even in the most extreme conditions.
By specifying HIREL Plugs and Backshells for any extreme application such as that on engines
and nacelle harnesses, you will change from the familiar mode of inspect, clean, maintain, repair,
and replace to
“fly and forget”.
United States
– 760 W. Wharton Drive, Claremont CA. 91711
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Ph: 909-626-1820
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FAX: 909-399-0626
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Web:
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Europe
– 5 Rue Des Longues Raies, Z.I. Des Garennes, 78440; Gargenville, France
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PERFORMANCE AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
All performance characteristics in accordance with the requirements
specified for the applicable class contained in Paragraph 3 of MIL-
DTL-38999 for metal connectors. The following performance
characteristics are derived directly from that specification, unless
otherwise noted.
•
Test Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Altitude
ft.
Sea Level
50,000
70,000
100,000
m
0
15,240
21,336
30,480
Service Rating
M
I
1300
1800
800
1000
800
1000
800
1000
II
2300
1000
1000
1000
MIL-DTL-38999
Series III – Threaded Coupling
- EMI Shielding Effectiveness
Class F:
EMI leakage attenuation, greater than 90dB at 100 MHz,
greater than 65dB at 10 Ghz.
(Shell to shell conductivity, 1.0
milliohms max. resistance)
Class W:
EMI leakage attenuation, greater than 90dB at 100 MHz,
greater than 50 dB at 10 GHz.
(Shell to shell conductivity, 2.5
milliohms max. resistance)
- Corrosion Resistance
Classes C, K, W, and Y will withstand 500 hours salt spray.
- Fluid Immersion
Connectors are fluid resistant to many different fuels, solvents,
coolants, and oils.
- Hermetic Leak Rate
Less than 1E-7 cm
3
/s
- High Impact Shock
Wired and mated connectors with environmentally sealed
backshells will withstand high impact shock per Mil-S-901.
- Other Environments
Mated connectors will withstand sand and dust per method 110
of Mil-Std-202 and be ice resistant.
Note: For specific Hermetic or other test data, please consult HIRELCO in
Claremont, CA.
•
Contact Information and Specifications
Test Current
Contact
Size
DC Test Amperage
Contact Retention
Axial Load
lb
N
Available
Wire Size
for Contact
22D
1.5
10
44.5
22D
2.0
10
44.5
22D
3.0
10
44.5
5.0 (3.0)
22D
10
44.5
20
3.0
15
66.7
20
5.0
15
66.7
7.5 (5.0)
20
15
66.7
16
13.0 (10.0)
25
111.2
13.0 (10.0)
16
25
111.2
13.0 (10.0)
16
25
111.2
23.0 (17.0)
12
25
111.2
23.0 (17.0)
12
25
111.2
(*.*) = Hermetic Classes H, N, and Y
28
26
24
22
24
22
20
20
18
16
14
12
Note: Current ratings can vary greatly dependant on system
requirements and thermal heat-rise.
•
Test description & Parameters
- Durability
Minimum of 500 mating cycles. (Except for H & J Pins and
Sockets that are a minimum of 1500 mating cycles.)
- Operating Temperature Range
-65°C to +200°C (-85°F to +392°F)
- Vibration
Mated connectors are vibrated harnessed to the following
levels:
Sine Vibration:
Up to 60 G’s at rated temperature
Random Vibration: 43.7 Grms at rated temperature
49.5 Grms at ambient temperature
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS:
All material in accordance with requirements specified for the
applicable class in Paragraph 3.3.1 & 3.3.2 of MIL-DTL-38999 for
metal connectors.
Finishes shall be in accordance with requirements specified for the
applicable class in Paragraph 3.3.6.2 of MIL-DTL-38999.
For specifics, see different available connector Classes in
“ORDERING INFORMATION”
section.
United States
– 760 W. Wharton Drive, Claremont CA. 91711
▪
Ph: 909-626-1820
▪
FAX: 909-399-0626
▪
Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
Europe
– 5 Rue Des Longues Raies, Z.I. Des Garennes, 78440; Gargenville, France
▪
Ph: 33(0) 1-309-38999 or U.K. 44(0)1-980-843887
▪
FAX 33(0) 1-309-38913
▪
Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
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CROSS-REFRENCE & AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
Configuration/Description
MIL-DTL-38999
Series III – Threaded Coupling
HIRELCO Basic
Number
Military Basic Number
Receptacle, Environment Resisting, Square Flange Wall Mount
Receptacle, Hermetic, Square Flange Mount
Receptacle, Hermetic, Jam Nut Mount
Receptacle, Environment Resisting, Jam Nut Mount
Receptacle, Hermetic, Solder Mount
Plug, Environment Resisting, EMI/RFI
(Patented Self-Locking)
Receptacle, Hermetic, Weld Flange Mount
Jam Nut, Connector Mounting
Receptacle, Environmental, Custom Mount
Receptacle, Hermetic, Custom Mount
* Consult Factory for a configuration to suit your application!
D38999/20
D38999/21
D38999/23
D38999/24
D38999/25
D38999/26
D38999/27
D38999/28
NONE
NONE
85010
85000
86000
86010
84000
59000
87000
D38999/28
*Custom
*Custom
HIRELCO 90° Soft Jaw Connector Installation/Removal Pliers
(Order PN 28MT035)
United States
– 760 W. Wharton Drive, Claremont CA. 91711
▪
Ph: 909-626-1820
▪
FAX: 909-399-0626
▪
Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
Europe
– 5 Rue Des Longues Raies, Z.I. Des Garennes, 78440; Gargenville, France
▪
Ph: 33(0) 1-309-38999 or U.K. 44(0)1-980-843887
▪
FAX 33(0) 1-309-38913
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Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
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ORDERING INFORMATION - CONNECTORS
D38999/26 K - B - 35
59000
K - 11 - 35
P N
P N
• Military Designation
• HIRELCO Designation
Polarization Style per MIL-DTL-38999, Series III
N, A, B, C, D, E
("N" Required for Normal)
Contact Style Designator
All Styles
P -
Pin
S -
Socket
H -
Pin
J -
Socket
(500 Cycles)
(500 Cycles)
(1,500 Cycles)
(1,500 Cycles)
Hermetic Only
C -
Feed Thru
X -
Pin with Eyelet
Z -
Socket with Eyelet
MIL-DTL-38999
Series III – Threaded Coupling
Insert Arrangement per MIL-STD-1560
Shell Size Designator
A-9 B-11 C-13 D-15 E-17 F-19 G-21 H-23 J-25
Connector Class per MIL-DTL-38999, Series III
C -
Environment Resisting Nonconductive Plating
F -
Environment Resisting Conductive Plating (Nickel Plate)
K -
Environment Resisting, Corrosion Resistant Steel with Firewall Insert
N -
Hermetically Sealed, Corrosion Resistant Steel with Electrodeposited Nickel
S -
Corrosion Resistant Steel with Electrodeposited Nickel Plating and Firewall
T -
Titanium, Natural Finish (Not a MIL-DTL-38999 Material)
W -
Environment Resisting Corrosion Resistant Plating (Olive Drab Cadmium)
Y -
Hermetically Sealed, Corrosion Resistant Steel, Passivated
Military
D38999/20
D38999/22
D38999/23
D38999/24
D38999/25
D38999/26
D38999/27
Shell Style per MIL-DTL-38999, Series III
HIRELCO Description
Receptacle, Wall Mount Flange (Removable Crimp Contacts)
85010
Receptacle, Box Mount Flange (Hermetic Solder Contacts) <1>
85000
Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount (Hermetic Solder Contacts) <1>
86000
Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount (Removable Crimp Contacts)
86010
Receptacle, Solder Mount (Hermetic Solder Contacts) <1>
84000
Plug, Self-Locking, Straight w/EMI (Removable Crimp Contacts) <2>
59000
Receptacle, Weld Mount (Hermetic Solder Contacts) <1>
87000
<1>
NOT AVAILABLE IN TITANIUM
<2>
HIRELCO HAS INCORPORATED A PATENTED SELF-LOCKING MECHANISM INTO
OUR PLUGS THAT HAVE PROVEN TO STAY LOCKED UNDER EXTREME VIBRATION
United States
– 760 W. Wharton Drive, Claremont CA. 91711
▪
Ph: 909-626-1820
▪
FAX: 909-399-0626
▪
Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
Europe
– 5 Rue Des Longues Raies, Z.I. Des Garennes, 78440; Gargenville, France
▪
Ph: 33(0) 1-309-38999 or U.K. 44(0)1-980-843887
▪
FAX 33(0) 1-309-38913
▪
Web:
www.HIRELCO.com
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MIL-DTL-38999L
e. Contact styles:
(1) Contact designators for connectors using standard contact arrangements as specified in
MIL-STD-1560 are as follows:
P
S
H
J
X
Z
C
D
R
M
G
U
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pin - Including hermetics with solder cups, 500-cycle contact.
Socket - Including hermetics with solder cups, 500-cycle contact.
Pin - 1500-cycle contact.
Socket - 1500-cycle contact.
Pin - With eyelet (hermetic).
Socket - With eyelet (hermetic).
Pin - Feedthrough.
Socket - Feedthrough.
Pin - Rhodium plating.
Socket - Rhodium plating.
Pin - Heavy gold plating.
Socket - Heavy gold plating.
The P, S, H, J, X, Z, C, D R, M, G and U designators are used to indicate that connectors will be
supplied with a full complement of the applicable standard contacts as specified in MIL-STD-1560.
These designators are part of the connector Part or Identifying Number (PIN) and should be marked
on the connectors. Contacts shall be obtained from a qualified AS39029 supplier.
(2) Contact designators for connectors supplied without contacts that are for use with separately
sourced military specification contacts or non-standard contact complements as specified in
MIL-STD-1560 are as follows:
A - Pin contact insert.
B - Socket contact insert.
The A and B designators are used to indicate that the connectors will be used with other than
standard contacts as specified in MIL-STD-1560 (example: shielded, coaxial thermocouple, fiber
optic contacts). The A and B designators are part of the connector PIN and should be marked on
the connectors.
When A and B designators are used, standard contacts should not be supplied with the connectors.
The contacts that will be used with the connectors must be specified separately (see
3.4.1.1, 3.52,
and
6.2).
Note: If contacts other than standard power contacts are used, then the connectors may not meet
the requirements stated herein.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or
recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of
documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.
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