
Glenair's signature mil-aero cylindrical environmental connector series, SuperNine®, is available in crimp and PC tail connectors with optional banding platforms — plus high-durability contacts, piston-seal environmental versions and blind-mate space-grade solutions
The advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III SuperNine environmental series connector offers the broadest range of performance enhancements ever seen in a commercial connector series built in accordance with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, including high-durability anti-decoupling technology, plus 1500 mating cycle contacts and integrated shield termination technology. SuperNine also offers the industry’s broadest selection of sealed COTS PC tail-equipped connectors. IP68 in the mated-condition (10 meters, two hours) plus special space-grade blind-mate and zero extraction force solutions lead the industry for performance and reliability. SuperNine® advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 connector Series III key features include:
- Plug connectors with high durability plating and banding porch
- Crimp and PC receptacles with high-durability contacts
- Five different designs of sealed printed circuit board connector standoffs
- MIL-STD-1560 as well as high-density insert arrangements
- High-durability vibration and shock performance IAW Bell Helicopter and Boeing aircraft specifications
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- SuperNine® D38999 Type Environmental Series
- SAV-CON® Connector Savers
- SuperNine® D38999 Type PWM Connectors
- SuperNine® Space-Grade Circular Blind-Mate D38999 Type Connectors
Advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III SuperNine® Environmental Series
The environmental class of the Glenair Series 23 SuperNine® includes IP68 (mated condition) MIL-DTL-38999, Series III crimp plugs and receptacles for cable and I/O applications, plus the interconnect industry's most advanced range of sealed PCB termination receptacles, connector savers and bulkhead feed-thrus. High performance options include extended durability contacts, integrated banding capability, high-density insert arrangements, and more. Rugged ratcheted coupling technology delivers reliable vibration and shock performance. Insert arrangements are in accordance with MIL-STD-1560 and include special high-density arrangements.
SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental Technical Reference
- Environmental Series Features
- Material & finish and panel cut-out dimensions
- Performance specifications
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233-205 Plug and Receptacle Environmental Class Connector Series, IAW D38999Accessory thread version, crimp contacts, and SuperNine® advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III features
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233-206 Plug and Receptacle Environmental Class Connector Series, IAW D38999Integrated banding porch version, crimp contacts, and SuperNine® advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 series III features
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233-215 Plug and Receptacle Environmental Class Connector Series, IAW D389991000 PSI piston-seal version, accessory threads or integrated banding porch, crimp contacts, and SuperNine® advanced performance MIL-DTL-38999 series III features
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233PS215 1000 PSI piston-seal receptacle with advanced panel sealing, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental with accessory threads, integrated banding porch or flat back |
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233-216 Lanyard-release plug with EMI spring, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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233-207 PCB wall-mount receptacles, flush-flange, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-208 PCB wall mount receptacles with stepped contacts, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-209 PCB wall mount receptacles with short standoff, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-210 PCB wall mount receptacles with threaded standoff, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-211 PCB wall mount receptacle with dual flange, IAW D38999SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-393 USB 2.0 Memory Stick, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type11 - 35 Arrangement, SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
SAV-CON® Connector Savers
The smart solution for preventing contact damage and extending the service life of cable assemblies and box and panel-mount receptacles.
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233-212 Wall mount feed-thru Sav-Con, D38999 Series IIISuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental
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233-213 In-line Sav-Con, D38999 Series IIISuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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233-214 In-line plug/plug connector saver, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III TypeSuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
SuperNine® PWM MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Connectors
Aerospace-grade connectors for PWM and other high-voltage, high-temperature applications
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233-230-G6 Pulse width modulation plug connectors, IAW EN3645-01:23SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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233-230-00 Pulse width modulation receptacle connector, IAW EN3645-01:23SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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High Temperature Contacts
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Pneumatic Crimp Tool for Size #8 Power Contacts, M22520/23
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TurboFlex®Aerospace-Grade Power Cable
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Space-Grade Guidelines for SuperNine® Connectors / Environmental Series 23, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type

- SuperNine® environmental series connectors are subjected to bakeout and thermal vacuum outgas processing IAW MIL-DTL-38999 Class G
- Modification codes are a convenient way to specify outgassing bakeout requirements per NASA specifications and/or D38999 Class G
- Cadmium and silver finish are prohibited in space
- Specify electroless nickel finish on connector shells and gold finish on contacts
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Space-Grade Guidelines for SuperNine® Connectors Features
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Space-Grade Circular Blind-Mate Connectors, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type
Glenair Series 253 blindmate connectors, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type, are designed to meet applicable environmental, electrical and mechanical performance characteristics of D38999 Series III. The technology is well suited for use in commercial rack and-panel instrumentation applications, as well as a blind-mate solution for satellite deployment, scientific research and development payloads, interstage, UAV, and munitions release and more.
- Blind-mate, fixed and float-mount interconnects for non-ITAR commercial as well as military/defense applications
- Adjustable separation force (AKA assisted-release, zero extraction force) solutions
- Misalignment accommodation and special auxiliary sealing for trouble-free blind mating in environmental applications
- Available in most symmetrical MIL-STD-1560 insert arrangements with contacts sizes from #23 to #8
- Selected materials offer low outgassing properties and high resistance to both corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
- NASA outgassing bake-out process available
- Designed to withstand the rigors of launch and flight — including shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, acceleration, and temperature extremes
- Standard accessory threads and teeth per MIL-DTL-38999 accommodate a wide range of backshell accessories
- Crimp-removable contacts standard. Consult factory for PC tails, dual-flange standoffs, custom blind-mate configurations, and hermetically sealed option
Overview, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Space-Grade Blind-Mate Connectors
Glenair's proven-performance space-grade products
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253-014 and 253-015 Blind-mate plug and receptacle pair, jam-nut mount with misalignment accommodation and optional sealing
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253-016 and 253-017 Blind-mate wall mount assisted separation force (ZEF) plug and receptacle pair with misalignment accommodation
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253-018 Blind-mate bulkhead feed-thrus with assisted kick-off and standard triple-start plug and receptacle mating interfaces
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253-019 Floating Jam-Nut Mount Receptacle with Misalignment Accommodation and Optional SealingMates with 253-018 Bulkhead Feed-Thru SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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253-031 Blind-Mate Jam-Nut Mount Plug with Kick-Off Spring and Accessory ThreadsSuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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253-032 Floating Jam-Nut Mount Receptacle with Misalignment Accommodation;Mates with 253-031 Only SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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253-033 Float Mount Feed-Thru, Jam Nut Mount Receptacle to 38999 Type Series III Plug Mating InterfaceSuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |
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253-025 Locking Circuit and Test Mate ConnectorMates with 253-016 Plug SuperNine® Advanced Performance MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Environmental |