Composite Backshells
Lightweight, Economical Method of Providing Strain Relief with
Option for Environmental Sealing to a Cable Assembly
AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE /// COMPOSITE BACKSHELLS
Composite Backshells
Lightweight, Economical Method of Providing Strain Relief with
Option for Environmental Sealing to a Cable Assembly
• Composite backshell designed
to meet the needs of today’s
avionic designs
The composite backshell is available in straight and 90 degree
exits. It provides a lightweight solution to provide strain relief.
The composite backshell can be used with MIL-C-38999 Series III
connectors. The product offers sealing options with the
optional inserts.
RELIABLE
MATERIAL
• Provides strain relief by using a
mechanical tie down
• Coupling Nut: Composite
• Adapter Body: Composite
• Secondary Grommet: Silicone Elastomer
LIGHTWEIGHT
• Industry accepted method of
securing cables
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
• Locking teeth prevent rotation and
provide for a secure fit
• Shell Sizes A-E: 20-30 In./Lbs.
• Shell Sizes F-J: 35-45 In./Lbs.
FLEXIBLE
For part number breakdown, see tables.
Consult TE for availability.
All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified. Thread callouts are metric.
• Multiple plating configurations
• Simple
design allows for easy and
economical assembly
APPLICATIONS/MARKETS
• Avionics
• Aerospace
• Space
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Composite Backshells
Typical Part Numbering System
Cable
Code
ACT00 A B - D- EL 00 N
SERIES
ACT00
FINISH
A Unplated Composite, Black
M Nickel-Plated Body Adapter
W Olive Drab Cadmium-Plated Body Adapter
CONFIGURATION
B Default
SHELL SIZE
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J
TYPE
EL Environmental, Straight, Light Duty
EN Environmental, 90 Degree, Light Duty
CABLE INSERT ARRANGEMENT
00 No Insert
INSERT TYPE
N No Insert
P Pin
S Socket
Insert
Arrangement
Cable
Code
Insert
Arrangement
38
09-35
61
23-21
39
09-98
62
23-35
40
11-05
63
23-53
41
11-35
64
23-55
25-04
42
11-99
65
43
13-04
66
25-19
44
13-35
67
25-20
45
13-98
68
25-24
46
15-05
69
25-29
47
15-18
70
25-35
48
15-35
71
25-61
49
15-97
92
11-98
50
17-06
93
15-19
51
17-08
94
13-08
17-99
52
17-26
95
53
17-35
96
21-39
54
19-11
97
25-43
15-23
55
19-32
98
56
19-35
99
17-19
57
21-11
100
15-26
58
21-16
59
21-35
60
21-41
.832 ±
.015
.594 ±
.010
Part Numbers
90° One Arm Style Light Duty
DEUTSCH Part
Number ***
Shell
Size
A Thread
BØ
± .015
CØ
± .010
DØ
± .020
ACT00*B-A-EN***
A
M12X1.0-6H 0.100R
.650
.140
1.948
ACT00*B-B-EN***
B
M15X1.0-6H 0.100R
.775
.140
2.010
ACT00*B-C-EN***
C
M18X1.0-6H 0.100R
.905
.140
2.075
ACT00*B-D-EN***
D
M22X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.030
.140
2.135
ACT00*B-E-EN***
E
M25X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.160
.140
2.198
ACT00*B-F-EN***
F
M28X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.270
.140
2.258
ACT00*B-G-EN***
G
M31X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.400
.140
2.320
ACT00*B-H-EN***
H
M34X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.525
.140
2.383
ACT00*B-J-EN***
J
M37X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.655
.140
2.445
A Thread
Grommet,
“Secondary”
ØB
D
Nut, Coupling
Body, Adapter
ØC
Straight One Arm Style Light Duty
DEUTSCH Part
Number ***
Shell
Size
1.642 ± .020
A Thread
BØ
± .015
CØ
± .010
ACT00*B-A-EL***
A
M12X1.0-6H 0.100R
.650
.120
ACT00*B-B-EL***
B
M15X1.0-6H 0.100R
.775
.120
ACT00*B-C-EL***
C
M18X1.0-6H 0.100R
.905
.120
ACT00*B-D-EL***
D
M22X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.030
.120
ACT00*B-E-EL***
E
M25X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.160
.140
ACT00*B-F-EL***
F
M28X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.270
.140
ACT00*B-G-EL***
G
M31X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.400
.140
ACT00*B-H-EL***
H
M34X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.525
.140
ACT00*B-J-EL***
J
M37X1.0-6H 0.100R
1.655
.140
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.594 ±
.010
A Thread
Grommet,
“Secondary”
ØB
Nut, Coupling
ØC
Body, Adapter
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