Civil Aerospace
As a valued design partner to the commercial aircraft industry, Glenair interconnect innovations are found virtually everywhere on modern airplanes, from severe environment landing gear conduit assemblies in the wheel well, to electrical-optical media converters for in-flight entertainment systems.
Time and Labour Saving Interconnect Technologies
Assembly of interconnect systems in commercial aircraft is a complex undertaking. Technicians often need to repeat a task multiple times.
For example, the accurate positioning of heat-shrink termination sleeves on wires, or the recovery of heat-shrinkable boots onto cables. Connector designs which incorporate backshell functionality, such as shield/band termination or strain relief can not only reduce part numbers and inventory, but can accelerate and simplify assembly.
Glenair offers dozens of innovative products designed to improve speed of assembly in aircraft interconnect systems. Some examples include Glenair Band-in-a-Can backshells, which combine the efficiency and convenience of band style shield termination with a backshell to protect the shield termination area from damage due to rough handling and provide for robust cable strain-relief.
Glenair’s patented composite Swing-Arm strain relief backshell provides lightweight and corrosion free termination of EMI/RFI cable shielding. This one-of-a-kind backshell has quickly become a standard in commercial aircraft applications. Made from high-temperature composite thermoplastic, these rugged assemblies offer easy installation and outstanding weight and cost reduction. Swing Arm saves money by reducing unnecessary inventory of straight 45° and 90° backshells with a single 3-in-1 design. Performance tested to stringent AS85049 mechanical and electrical standards, Swing Arm is available with a self-locking coupling nut with and without an integrated braid-sock.
These innovative backshells are joined by Glenair’s newest labour-saving devices—Heat Shrink Termination sleeves, Mil-qualified in-line splices, and composite Piggyback boot adapters with integrated shield socks.
Civil Aviation Interconnect Technologies.
As a valued design partner to the commercial aircraft industry, Glenair interconnect innovations are found virtually everywhere on modern airplanes—from severe environment landing gear conduit assemblies in the wheel well, to electrical-optical media converters for in-flight entertainment systems.
Micro D Connectors
Glenair’s Complete Micro-D Product Line includes Solder Cup, Pre-Wired or PCB versions. Glenair Micro-D connectors always use TwistPin Contacts for high performance.
Fibre Optic Connectors and Cables
The advantages of a fibre optic connection system that can transmit the equivalent of 24,000 telephone calls simultaneously through fibres thinner than a human hair — and over longer distances than would ever be possible with copper media — go beyond their mind-boggling data transmission rate.
Embedded Subsystems
Embedded Subsystems are printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that perform a specific task – for example as a network router, Ethernet switch, GPS controller or some other dedicated computing function – within a larger electronic system.
Ultraminiature Circular Connectors
Save Size and Weight, and Improve Performance with Glenair Micro-Miniature Interconnects, Including Industry-Leading Mighty Mouse and SuperFly Solutions.
Hermetic Connectors
Hermetic connectors are a special class of Mil /Aero interconnect that incorporates glass-to-metal or other highly-engineered sealing technology. Hermetic connectors are specified for applications as divergent as submarines and orbiting satellites.
Filter Connectors
EMI/RFI filter connectors incorporate electronic circuitry (capacitors) to strip line signals of unwanted RF or HRF noise that could potentially impact electronic equipment or system performance.
Connector Backshells
The World’s Most Complete Selection with Lightning Fast (Same-day!) Availability. Nowhere in the world, under one roof, does anyone manufacture and supply such a complete selection of commercial and military backshell connector accessories
Braided Shielding and Ground Straps
The world’s most innovative line of metal, monofilament non-metallic, and microfilament composite and stainless steel braiding solutions for environmental, mechanical, and EMC shielding in interconnect cable assemblies
Heat and Cold Shrink Technologies
Cable assemblies, exposed to harsh environmental, mechanical and electromagnetic stress are routinely equipped with heat shrink boots designed to protect critical circuits from environmental and mechanical damage.
Wire and Cable
Our line of mil-grade and protocol specific wire and cable includes Mil-Spec and commercial variants of commonly specified M22759 type multi-conductor shielded cabling, as well as a full range of fibre optic, and special-purpose power cables. Best of all, Glenair high-performance wire and cable is offered in short runs with no length or value minimums. Fast turnaround — up to and including stock — is our model.
Wire Protection Conduit Systems
Conduit is an outstanding alternative to jacketed cables, especially for prototype assemblies, systems with extreme flexibility and physical protection requirements and also when the need for field repair or system expansion is anticipated.
Electrical Contacts
Glenair brings a new perspective to the supply of high-performance Mil-Spec and commercial electrical contacts: High Availability! Whether you need a standard duty socket contact for a MIL-DTL-28840 connector or a short-run of shielded Quadrax, we have you covered with products that are always in stock
Crimp Tools
Glenair have been supporting the Mil/Aero, Defence, Medical, Marine, Rail, Motorsport and Telecommunications Industry for over 30 years, with high quality connector tooling products from our facility in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Our range covers all MIL-C-22520 qualified products including Indent and Open Frame tooling, pneumatic and hand operated, along with MIL-I-81969 insertion and removal tools.
Our range covers all MIL-C-22520 qualified products including Indent and Open Frame tooling, pneumatic and hand operated, along with MIL-I-81969 insertion and removal tools.
Hydraulic Crimp Tools
Glenair offer direct equivalents to the hand, bench and battery operated crimp tools for Indent and Open Frame Applications. All tools, with exception of the HX23, can be operated by finger or with optional foot pedal (HX23 comes with foot pedal and bench mount as standard). Bench mounts are available. All tools utilise the standard hand tool die or positioner/turret head
Wiring System Kits
Glenair will work with you to select or custom design the right Wiring System Service Kit to meet your individual requirements.
After you have purchased a DMC Service Kit, our trained personnel are available with the information and tools you need to keep your kit up-to-date.
After you have purchased a DMC Service Kit, our trained personnel are available with the information and tools you need to keep your kit up-to-date.
Safe-T-Cable
The Safe-T-Cable® system is comprised of various lengths of high tensile, pre-twisted, stainless steel cable with a fitting at on end, and a ferrule, which may be terminated at any point along the length of the cable. The precision installation tool and its accessories allow the user to verify the calibration, and easily install the Safe-T-Cable® in any location in which it is required.
Tooling Repair
Glenair UK Ltd is the sole authorised UK distributor for the Daniels Manufacturing Corporation (DMC) range of connector tooling and provides their Authorised DMC Repair Facility in the United Kingdom. We offer complete tool repair and recertification for the range of connector tooling including:
Cable Assembly Solutions
Glenair has been a go-to cable house for high-performance interconnect cable assemblies for more than 50 years. We specialise in delivering terminated, tested cable harnesses and assemblies with 100% reliability and quality control. We offer complete, bespoke cable assembly services from design engineering to fabrication and test.
Flex Assembly Solutions
Flex Circuit Assemblies are an alternative to standard wire in electrical interconnect systems. Designed to reduce size and weight, flex circuits utilise thin layers of polymer film as a dielectric sandwiched between conductive circuit patterns etched into layers of copper foil cladding.
Octobyte™
The Faster 4/8 Pole Interconnect System for Ethernet Data Applications
High Speed Datalink Connectors
High-speed connectors and contacts are optimized for compatible performance with popular data transmission protocols.
Circular Connectors
Glenair has been a qualified supplier of MIL-DTL-38999 solutions for over a decade. All our Mil-Aero connector technologies are 100% first world manufactured, with zero material, component part or labour sourced in China, Mexico or other off-shore environments.
Rectangular Connectors
Glenair manufactures all of the popular industry-standard rectangular connectors used in military, aerospace and other high reliability applications, including special high-performance versions of the M24308 D-Sub and our revolutionary Series 79 Micro-Crimp connector.
Fibre Optic Termini
Our fibre optic contacts are universally recognized to provide consistent performance with extremely low dB loss. We are the supplier of choice for some of the world’s most advanced fibre optic systems, including the revolutionary F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
SuperNine® MT Fiber Optic Connectors
Ruggedized, High-Density MT Ferrule Fiber Optics in Aerospace-Grade MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors
MT fiber optic ferrules are super-high-density commercial interconnect inserts that accommodate up to 24 fibers in a compact and lightweight package.
MT fiber optic ferrules are super-high-density commercial interconnect inserts that accommodate up to 24 fibers in a compact and lightweight package.
High-Speed Ultraminiature Rectangular Connectors
Multi-Port Rectangular Connector for High-Speed Wire-to-Board Applications
ProSeal™ Protective Covers
High-performance military and commercial interconnect applications employ protective covers to seal unmated receptacles from sand, dust, and fluid ingress, as well as other forms of environmental and mechanical damage.
SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
The Series 23 SuperNine® advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 connector series rolls up many of the technology advances Glenair has pioneered in our environmental, hermetic, and filter connectors into a comprehensive high-performance MILDTL-38999 Series III solution.
Twist-Strip™
Stripping multi-conductor wire cable is often done by hand with a razor blade. This is a dangerous and difficult way to remove the jacket from any type of electrical cable. The DMC Twist-Strip™ products have adjustable blades that allow the tool to accommodate variances in the cable. The repeatable function of the tool reduces operator error and is up to 3 to 5 times faster than conventional methods.
Glass-to-Metal Seal Hermetic Connectors
Hermetic connectors are a special class of sealed Mil /Aero interconnect that incorporates glass-to-metal or other highly engineered sealing technology. Hermetic seal connectors are specified for applications as divergent as submarines and orbiting satellites. They are deployed to resist moisture ingress in underground applications and to withstand pressure differentials in vacuum chambers, laboratory equipment and commercial and military aircraft.
CODE RED™ Lightweight Hermetic Sealing Connectors
CODE RED™ is an innovative sealing encapsulant and application process — invented by Glenair — that provides durable hermetic sealing in a lightweight aluminium package. CODE RED™ allows for the use of conventional gold-plated copper alloy contacts, significantly improving electrical performance.
Special Hermetic Connectors
Glenair excels in the rapid prototyping and development of custom hermetic connectors from initial concept to finished parts, our factory is fully self-sufficient and can produce highly reliable, rugged interconnects machined from stainless steel, Inconel®, or kovar®. Our expertise extends to the design of high-density interconnects to resolve gas, moisture, and particle ingress problems.
