Fiber Optic Backshells and Accessories

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Glenair Fiber Optic Backshells Prevent Damage to Fiber Strands by Eliminating Micro-Bending

MIL-DTL-38999 Fiber
Optic Connection System

Glenair Fiber Optic Backshells
Glenair is the only fiber optic connector and termini manufacturer to also offer a complete line of specialized fiber optic backshells. Designed for use with MIL-PRF-28876 and MIL-DTL- 38999 fiber optic connectors, the backshells protect fiber terminations from mechanical and environmental damage.

Full-Spectrum Product Line
Glenair's line of fiber optic backshells include strain-reliefs, banding adapters, cable seals, and conduit adapters. Available materials include aluminum and composite thermoplastic with a range of plating options. Straight configurations as well as 45o and 90o angled fittings are available for added convenience in cable routing in reduced package size applications. Glenair even makes a unique direct coupling backshell for use with single-channel connectors. This backshell features a flexible strain-relief boot material for combined environmental and mechanical protection.

Part of Glenair's Complete F/O Solution
Glenair's line of fiber optic backshells are an integral part of our comprehensive fiber optic solution which includes connectors, termini, cable assemblies, conduit fittings and tooling. Many of the products are in stock and available for immediate shipment.

Glenair Assembly Procedure GAP-017 for Fiber Optic Feedthrough Adapter 630-015
 
189-016
189-016
Backshell with Banding Strain Relief Environmental Resistant for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Fiber Optic Connectors
 
189-037
189-037
Environmental Backshell with Banding Strain Relief Environmental Resistant for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Fiber Optic Connectors
 
377-014
377-014
Composite Thermoplastic Backshell for Fiber Optic MIL-DTL-38999 Series III & IV Connectors
 
377-040
377-040
Composite MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Fiber-Optic Strain-Relief Backshell
 
377-041
377-041
Composite MIL-DTL-38999 Series III FiberCon Conduit Adapter
 
189-015
189-015
Environmental Banding Backshell for Multichannel M85045 Shipboard Fiber Optic Cable for Use with MIL-PRF-28876 or Glenair 180-040 Connectors
 
189-001
189-001
Fiber Optic Backshell With Split Clamp Mil-PRF-28876 Environmental
 
189-007
189-007
Fiber-Con Backshell for Mil-PRF-28876 Connectors
 
189-009
189-009
Banding Backshell/Molding Adapter For MIL-PRF-28876 Connectors
 
189-055
189-055
Special Backshell with Direct Coupling Environmental Resistant for 180-071 Single Channel Fiber Optic Connector
 
630-015
630-015
Fiber Optic Cable Bulkhead Adapter with Kevlar Braid Sock
Assembly Instructions
 
660-023
660-023 and 660-024
MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Metal Protective Covers
 
660-047
660-047 and 660-048
Composite MIL-PRF-28840 Protective Covers
 
660-049
660-049 and 660-050
Composite MIL-C-38999 Series III Threaded Protective Covers
 
660-072
660-072 and 660-073
MIL-PRF-28876 Style Threaded Protective Covers
 
189-047-3
189-047 (3) Wall-Mounting/Jam Nut
Receptacle Protective Cover for Single Channel 180-071 Fiber Optic Connector
 
189-047-6
189-047 (6) Plug
Plug Protective Cover for Single Channel 180-071 Fiber Optic Connector
 
187-019
187-019 and 187-029
Vinyl Dust Caps

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