Eaton FER1B1819SX Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke IP67
Part Number: FER1B1819SX
Quick Summary
Eaton FER1B1819SX is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector for rugged electrical enclosures. Design teams frequently confront challenges preserving IP67 seals and fire-safety performance in compact panels while wiring multiple cavities. This receptacle meets IP67 protection, UL94 V0 flammability, and RoHS/REACH environmental standards, ensuring regulatory compliance in harsh environments. Its 10-cavity square-flange design with crimp contacts, and a 35 mm depth and 45.5 mm width, supports efficient panel assembly and scalable automation deployments. With a mating lifecycle rated at 500 cycles, technicians can anticipate reliable performance and reduced maintenance costs over plant life. This combination of compact form factor and proven safety makes it ideal for industrial automation, power distribution, and outdoor equipment.
Product Information
Extended Description
FER1B1819SX Eaton: Female square flange receptacle for 10 #16 contacts, insulator orientation X; FER1B1819SX
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
FER1B1819SX
Product Length/Depth
35 mm
Product Height
35 mm
Product Width
45.5 mm
Product Weight
47 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Fire & Smoke Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS
Connector accessory option
Not delivered, to be ordered separately
Connector orientation
X
Connector type
Receptacle
Contact delivery
Not delivered
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact type
Crimp
Coupling type
Thread
Degree of protection
IP67
Layout
19
Shell continuity
20.0
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
18
Mating cycles
500
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Receptacle type
Square Flange Receptacle
Number Of Contacts
10
Number of cavity #16
10
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Ten-position square flange receptacle with thread coupling and crimp #16 contacts enables high-density wiring and secure mating, reducing harness complexity and installation time on industrial panels. This leads to lower labor costs and improved field reliability in automated control cabinets where space is at a premium. Application: control panels in manufacturing lines, packaging machines, and outdoor equipment.Feature → Business Impact → Application: Aluminum shell with shell size 18 and a compact 35 mm depth by 45.5 mm width delivers durable, lightweight housing that simplifies panel mounting and reduces overall equipment weight. This improves vibration resistance and ease of maintenance in mobile or outdoor installations, such as outdoor substations or process facilities. Application: rugged outdoor and mobile automation deployments.Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP67 protection, UL94 V0 flammability, and RoHS/REACH compliance provide regulatory alignment and long-term safety, minimizing risk of traceability issues and reformulation costs. This is crucial for industries with strict safety and environmental standards. Application: food & beverage, pharma packaging lines, and hazardous area control panels.Feature → Business Impact → Application: 500 mating cycles and 10 cavities for #16 crimp contacts deliver dependable lifecycle performance with predictable maintenance planning. This reduces unplanned downtime and extends service intervals in critical equipment. Application: machinery housings, CNC controls, and robotic workcells.Feature → Business Impact → Application: Thread coupling and square-flange receptacle design enable straightforward installation and robust mechanical retention, improving field retrofit capabilities and compatibility with existing Souriau VGE1-FER1 ecosystem. Application: retrofits in legacy automation systems and modular panel builds.
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FER1B1819SX is a square flange receptacle in Eaton Souriau’s VGE1-FER1 family. It provides ten #16 crimp contacts and uses a thread coupling for secure mating with compatible housings. The design supports up to 500 mating cycles and features a 35 mm depth with a 45.5 mm width, making it straightforward to pair with matching male contacts and standard panel cutouts.
The FER1B1819SX carries IP67 protection and UL94 V0 flammability ratings, along with RoHS and REACH environmental compliance. It also undergoes corrosion resistance testing such as salt spray for up to 500 hours, ensuring reliability in harsh outdoor and industrial environments.
Its operating temperature range is -40 °C to 100 °C, supporting extreme industrial conditions. The connector is rated for 500 mating cycles, which translates to predictable lifecycle performance and lower maintenance costs over a plant’s service life.
The shell size is 18 with a depth of 35 mm, height of 35 mm, and width of 45.5 mm. The assembled unit weighs approximately 47 g, making it suitable for lightweight panel applications without compromising structural integrity.
The thread coupling with a square flange receptacle simplifies secure field mounting and mating. The 10-position, crimp-contact configuration supports high-density control wiring, while IP67 sealing ensures reliable operation in outdoor or wash-down environments, reducing downtime and troubleshooting in automation projects.