Series A3

A range of circular connector backshells to suit MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV connectors.

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A3 Straight Band CFS Hybrid black connector backshell
A3 90° NN Band CFS Hybrid black connector backshell
A3 45° Band CFS Hybrid Black connector backshell

Key features

  • Aerospace and Defence Approved. EN / AS 9100, ISO 9001
  • Direct replacement for parts from manufacturers like Amphenol, Glenair, TE
  • Available in a wide range of finishes including EMCA hybrid finishes
  • Threaded coupling
  • Optional knurled coupling ring

How to order:  A37 – Band / CFS Backshells*

A37-524

A37-525

A37-526

4 J 08 KN
Basic part number
Shell size code
ARefer to table A for the required Shell Size code
Material and plating code
CRefer to table C for the required Shell Finish code
Cable entry size
BRefer to table B for the required Shell Entry Size code
Option knurled coupling ring

* Please refer to datasheets for all other backshell types.
All dimensions in mm (inch) unless specified otherwise.

Table A: Shell Size

Shell Size Shell Size Code
09 (A) 1
11 (B) 2
13 (C) 3
15 (D) 4
17 (E) 5
19 (F) 6
21 (G) 7
23 (H) 8
25 (J) 9

Table B: Cable Entry Size

Entry Size Code ØD2 min. ØD3 max.
03 4.7 (0.185) 13.9 (0.547)
04 6.3 (0.248) 13.9 (0.547)
05 7.9 (0.311) 15.5 (0.610)
06 9.5 (0.374) 17.2 (0.677)
07 11.1 (0.437) 18.7 (0.736)
08 12.7 (0.500) 20.3 (0.799)
09 14.2 (0.559) 21.9 (0.862)
10 15.8 (0.622) 23.5 (0.925)
11 17.4 (0.685) 25.1 (0.988)
12 19.0 (0.748) 26.7 (1.051)
13 20.6 (0.8115) 25.1 (0.988)
14 22.2 (0.874) 29.9 (1.177)
15 23.8 (0.937) 31.5 (1.240)
16 25.4 (1.000) 33.1 (1.303)
17 27.0 (1.063) 34.7 (1.366)
18 28.6 (1.126) 36.3 (1.429)
19 30.2 (1.189) 37.9 (1.492)
20 31.8 (1.252) 39.5 (1.555)
21 33.3 (1.311) 41.1 (1.618)
22 35.0 (1.378) 42.7 (1.681)
23 36.5 (1.437) 44.3 (1.744)
24 38.1 (1.500) 45.9 (1.807)

Table C: Material & Plating

Material & Plating Code Technical Design ROHS / REACH Complaint Electrically Conductive Salt Spray Resistance (MIL Spec) Salt Spray Resistance (VG Spec)
J Black Hybrid finish
  • Coupling ring: Al- alloy, black anodized.
  • Shell: Electroless nickel plating, exposed area is selective black coated.
  • Screen termination system has a very good electrical conductivity (electroless nickel).
  • All visible parts are black coloured in assembled condition.
  • Version *J* is intermateable with Cadmium-, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel-, and Zinc-Cobalt plated connectors.
Yes Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
U Olive drab Hybrid finish
Coupling ring: Al- alloy, olive drab anodized.
Shell: Electroless nickel plating, exposed area is selective olive drab coated.
Screen termination system has a very good electrical conductivity (electroless nickel).
All visible parts are olive drab coloured in assembled condition.
Version *U* is intermateable with Cadmium-, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel-, and Zinc-Cobalt plated connectors.
Yes Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
5 Electroless nickel
Base material: Al- alloy.
Yes Yes 48 hrs 48 hrs
2 Zinc-Nickel black
Coupling ring: Al- alloy, black anodized.
Shell: Zinc-Nickel black chromate over electroless nickel.
Yes Yes 500 hrs n.a.
6 Cadmium olive drab
Coupling ring: Al- alloy, olive drab anodized.
Shell: Al- alloy cadmium plated olive drab over electroless nickel.
No Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
9 Marine Bronze
Material: CuAl10Ni5Fe4 (CW307G).
No additional plating.
Yes Yes n.a. n.a.
1 Stainless Steel / passivated
Yes Yes n.a. n.a.

Order Examples

A37-526-4 J 08

  • Straight Band / CFS Backshell
  • Size 15
  • EMCA Black Hybrid Finish
  • ØD2 = 12.7mm (0.500)
  • Coupling ring with flats

A37-526-4 J 08 KN

  • Straight Band / CFS Backshell
  • Size 15
  • EMCA Black Hybrid Finish
  • ØD2 = 12.7mm (0.500)
  • Knurled coupling ring
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