Standard Profile Metal Shell Connector

Aptiv Interconnect’s Ulti-Mate Standard Profile Metal Shell Connectors with wire leads are environmentally sealed and military-compliant connectors that meet MILDTL-83513. They are available in 9–100 contacts, rated to -55°C to 125°C (higher temperature "HT" versions also available), and are rated to carry 3A. They offer low contact resistance, high insulation resistance, and dependable performance from sea level to 70,000 feet.

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Sealed for Harsh Environments: Reliable performance in moisture, dust, and vibration.
Wide Temp Range: Operates from -55°C to +125°C; HT versions for extreme heat.
MIL-DTL-83513 Qualified: Built to strict military standards for proven reliability.
Flexible Contact Options: 9–100 contacts for design versatility.
Strong Electrical Performance: Up to 3A, 600 VAC, and ≥5000 MΩ insulation resistance.
Durable Metal Shell: Offers excellent shielding and mechanical strength.
Compact, Lightweight Design: Ideal for high-density electronic systems.
Broad Application Use: Suited for aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment.
Custom Configurations: Wire leads and finishes available to spec.

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Contact Resistance

8 milliohm max contact only and 32 millohms max with 6" wire @ 2.5A at room temperature

Current Rating

3A max. at room temperature

Dielectric WithStanding Voltage

600 VAC at sea level, 150 VAC at 70,000 feet. 1mA leakage current max. at room temperature

Insulation Resistance

500 VDC and 5000 Megohms min. at room temperature

Engaging Force

6 oz max. at room temperature

Separation Force

.5 oz min. at room temperature

Mating/Unmating Force

10 oz x # of contacts max.at room temperature

Vibration

EIA-364-28 Condition IV, 1 microsecond max discontinuity at room temperature

Shock

EIA-364-27 Condition E, 1 microsecond max discontinuity at room temperature

Durability

500 matings, passes Mating Force, CR, Eng and Sep Forces at room temperature

Salt Spray

EIA 364-26 Condition B-48 hours at room temperature

Signal Pin Contacts

C17200 Beryllium Copper per ASTM B194

Signal Socket Contacts

C21000 Brass Alloy per ASTM B36

Contact Plating

.000050 Thk Gold Plating per ASTM B488

Shell

6061-T6 Aluminum per SAE-AMS-QQ-A200/8 or Passivated 300 Series Stainless Steel

Shell Plating

Electroless Nickel per AMS 2404 or Cadmium Plated per SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416

Insulator Material

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Per MIL-M-24519 GST-40F

Hardware

Passivated Stainless Steel Per MIL-DTL-83513/05

Interfacial Seals

Fluorosilicone per MIL-R-25988 Std Profile Receptacles only)

2D Dimensional Data
Size	A Max.	B Max.	C Max.	D Nom.	H Max.	E Max.	J Max.(Skt)	K Max. (Pin)	L Max.(Skt)	M Max.(Pin)
	ALL	M &B series
9	.785(19.94)	.402(10.21)	.390(9.98)	.565(14.35)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
15	.935(23.75)	.552(14.02)	.540(13.79)	.715(18.16)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
21	1.085(27.56)	.702(17.83)	.690(17.60)	.865(21.47)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
25	1.185(30.10)	.802(20.37)	.790(20.14)	.965(24.51)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
31	1.335(33.91)	.952(24.18)	.940(23.95)	1.115(28.32)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
37	1.485(37.72)	1.102(27.99)	1.090(27.76)	1.265(32.13)	.248(6.30)	.308(7.83)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
51	1.435(36.45)	1.054(26.77)	1.040(26.44)	1.215(30.86)	.297(7.54)	.351(8.92)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)
100	2.165(54.99)	1.505(38.23)	1.432(36.63)	1.800(45.72)	.394(10.00)	.394(10.00)	.199(5.05)	.187(4.75)	.429(10.90)	.416(10.57)

Panel Cut-Out Dimensions
		N		P
Size	D	Front Mount	Rear Mount	Front Mount	Rear Mount
9	.565	.400	.405	.280	.265
15	.715	.550	.555	.280	.265
21	.865	.700	.705	.280	.265
25	.965	.800	.805	.280	.265
31	1.115	.950	.955	.280	.265
37	1.265	1.100	1.105	.280	.265
51-3	1.215	1.046	1.057	.320	.305
100	1.800	1.445	1.506	.402	.402

Description	Thread	Used on Sizes	3D Models	Used On Styles
Jackscrew Lo Allen	2-56 UNC-2A	9 through 51	M83513/05-02.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew hi Allen	2-56 UNC-2A	9 through 51	M83513/05-03.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew Lo Slot	2-56 UNC-2A	9 through 51	M83513/05-05.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew hi Slot	2-56 UNC-2A	9 through 51	M83513/05-06.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackpost	2-56 UNC-2B	9 through 51	M83513/05-07.stp	All Styles
Jackscrew Lo Allen	4-40 UNC-2A	100	M83513/05-12.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew hi Allen	4-40 UNC-2A	100	M83513/05-13.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew Lo Slot	4-40 UNC-2A	100	M83513/05-15.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackscrew hi Slot	4-40 UNC-2A	100	M83513/05-16.stp	16,17,18,19
Jackpost	4-40 UNC-2B	100	M83513/05-17.stp	All Styles

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