Amphenol MIL-DTL-38999 series III Class-Z, black zinc cable plug connectors are fast becoming the defence industry standard in comparison to cadmium plated connectors, regulations are seeking to reduce or eliminate the use of cadmium for ecological reasons. These black zinc plated MIL-DTL-38999 plug connectors are RoHS complaint, incredibly durable with a considerable salt spray resistance of 500 hours and with up to 500 mating cycles. Mil-Spec plug connectors are offered in pin and socket contact variants in a wide selection of contact configurations and shell sizes. These circular connectors offer no significant galvanic reaction with cadmium, zinc cobalt or electroless nickel plated connectors. Suitable for a multitude of military applications from military aircraft and vehicles to submarines and communication devices, and also commercial applications that require a incredibly hard wearing connector.

500 Hours salt spray endurance
Shell to shell continuity less that 2.5mΩ
500 mating cycles
Temperature range -65 to +175 °C

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Class Z

Amphenol MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, Black Zinc Nickel

Amphenol's RoHS compliant plating alternative to Cadmium. Black Zinc Nickel plating is now offered on a wide variety of connectors and accessories. This conductive and non-reflective finish is approved for 500hrs salt spray endurance and is fast becoming the new defence industry standard.