55181 Power Connectors Catalog
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Harsh Environment Power Connectors Rugged, Reliable, Battle-Field Tested COOPER Interconnect Mid-Range Power

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Mid-Range Power Connectors Innovation You Can Trust In The Most Challenging Conditions 2 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560

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Cooper Interconnect’s line of QPL qualified and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) connectors offer exceptional durability and versatility for many military and industrial mid-range power needs. The QPL versions, designed and built under the WPI General Connector brand, have endured over 40 years of trusted ground support field use. With the acquisition of WPI General Connector, Cooper Interconnect has expanded the line to offer custom shell configurations, including Stackable Power connectors, Dual Entry and Dual Header connectors. These exclusive designs provide cost and space savings in...

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CONNECTIVITY For your toughest mid-range power connector applications, look to Cooper Interconnect for the right solution. QPL qualified to MIL-DTL-55181, latest version. MW Series follows U.S. government part number designation. COTS version of the M55181 or MW Series. Similar to the GC55181 Standard Series, offers three cable shield adaptors to support a wide range of cables. Meets all the requirements of MIL-DTL-12520. UW Series follows Cooper Interconnect’s part number designation. Custom Shell Configurations The Stacking, Dual Header, Dual Entry and SB Series connectors are Cooper’s...

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Markets & Applications Markets The Cooper Interconnect series of mid-range power connectors has been used in rugged, harsh environment applications from the time that we were known as General Connector (GC). The GC designation, remains on many of the old specifications today. The M55181 panel mount pin connectors, long the power connector of choice, are used as the Output power connection for SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System) and the panel mount socket connectors are used as the Input power connection. The 18-pin M55181 connectors are used as the audio/data...

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Product Configurator Product Configurator Guide Use the Product Configurator Guide below to find the best solution for your specific application. Black text means the product configuration is available with normal lead times. Red text means the product configuration is possible to manufacture. Consult factory for details. PANEL MOUNTS PRODUCT CONFIGURATION QPL Standard PART NUMBER STYLE CONTACTS TERMINATION STYLE SHELL PLATING OPTIONS MATES WITH SHELL PLATING OPTIONS MATES WITH *Alternate plating and shell configurations on a QPL product, makes a non QPL product. CABLE MOUNTS PRODUCT...

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Product Configurator Guide 55181 Power Connectors CABLE MOUNTS MATES WITH Dual Entry (75°/90°) Stacking Adaptor Style SHELL PLATING OPTIONS Dual Entry (75°/90°) Adaptor Style Double Header Adaptor Style Double Header Stacking COTS Adaptor Series PART NUMBER NUMBER TERMINATION OF STYLE CONTACTS Product Configurator PRODUCT CONFIGURATION Note: Black Nickel plated parts are RoHS Compliant. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560

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Product Overview With over 40 years of field-proven reliability, Cooper Interconnect’s MIL-DTL-55181 (MW Series) power connectors are designed to meet the most stringent requirements while withstanding the extreme range of environmental conditions encountered by ground support equipment. Resistant to contamination of dust, dirt and water, these workhorse connectors also are engineered to provide the ultimate resistance to shock and vibration via the center-locking screw, which is easily secured by turning the mechanized fold-down, wing-blade handle. M55181/7-0X The Cooper Interconnect MW...

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55181 Power Connectors MIL-DTL-55181 Power Connectors M55181 Power Connectors Features Overview M55181 Plug Shell Grommet Washer Nut 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560

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Specifications The MW connectors meet all requirements of MIL-DTL-55181. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Shells Aluminum alloy body, steel alloy nosepiece 300u” cadmium plate with olive-drab chromate. Brass, 300u” cadmium plate with olive-drab chromate. Alloy steel, 300u” cadmium plate with olive-drab chromate. Brass, olive-drab cadmium plate. Draw Screws Stainless steel. Contacts Socket High-conductivity copper alloy with beryllium copper spring element, 50u” gold over 30-150u” nickel. Yellow brass, 50u” gold over 30-150u” nickel. Glass-filled diallyl phthalate, type GDF-30 F or SDG-F. ELECTRICAL...

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MIL-DTL-55181 Power Connectors 55181 Power Connectors Receptacles are available for all mid-range power connectors. M55181 receptacles support MilSpec and COTS versions of the 55181 power connector family. MW receptacles support the MW Plugs. Consult factory for your specific needs. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560

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MW RECEPTACLES CI GENERAL PART NUMBER CONTACT TYPE CONTACT SIZE TERMINATION MOUNT MATES WITH PLUGS *Recommended panel thickness 0.125”. Consult factory for additional information. 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560

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MIL-DTL-55181 Power Connectors 55181 Power Connectors Ordering Information - Part Numbering System M Y Cable Size Designator (01 thru 05) per Table 2 Basic Specification Prefix, M = Military QPL version TABLE 1 CI GENERAL “X” TYPE PART NUMBER VALUE MOUNT CONTACT NUMBER CONTACT AMPS CONTACT TERMINATION MATES WITH TYPE SIZE Configuration per sub-specification sheet per Table 1 *Cable diameter specification not applicable to receptacles (only as an -01). GOVERNMENT DESIGNATION MANUFACTURER’S DESIGNATION CABLE DIAMETER (INCHES) 23 Front Street, Salem, NJ 08079 P: 856-935-7560 The MW connectors...

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COTS GC55181 Power Connectors Product Overview For military and industrial power applications in harsh environments where cost containment is more important than government certification. Cooper Interconnect’s Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) version of the M55181 family provides the same performance as the certified version of the M55181 power connectors, but at an economical price. COTS Connectors Features and Benefits Value-Engineered Solution - Same performance standards as Cooper Interconnect’s MILDTL-55181 power connector family, with cost savings built in. Standard COTS GC55181/3-0X...

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