Eaton SMS6GE3 Plastic Rectangular Connector - IP30
Part Number: SMS6GE3
Quick Summary
The Eaton SMS6GE3 plastic rectangular connector delivers quick mating for reliable PCB connections in rugged industrial equipment. Engineers often face misalignment and slow assembly in compact form factors, which this SMS6GE3 avoids with its push-pull coupling. It carries IP30 protection and RoHS/REACH compliance, with UL94 V0 flammability, supporting safe, durable deployments. Designed for front-mount panel receptacles in industrial automation and control panels, it enables compact, reliable connections with minimal maintenance. The six-position layout aligns with a straight boardmount, and loaded contact delivery streamlines provisioning during assembly. With a compact 13.4 mm depth and a weight of 5 g, it supports lightweight, space-efficient panel designs.
Product Information
Extended Description
SMS6GE3 Eaton: Straight boardmount with female PCB contacts; SMS6GE3
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SMS series quick mating plastic rectangular connector
Catalog Number
SMS6GE3
Product Length/Depth
13.4 mm
Product Height
16.2 mm
Product Width
10.9 mm
Product Weight
5 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS
Connector accessory option
No backshell possibility
Connector type
Receptacle
Contact delivery
Loaded
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact plating
Gold
Contact type
PCB
Coupling type
Push-Pull
Degree of protection
IP30
Layout
6
Shell material
Plastic
Operating temperature - max
125 °C
Operating temperature - min
-55 °C
Receptacle type
Front Mount Panel
Number Of Contacts
6
Number of cavity #16
6
Feature: The SMS6GE3 leverages the Souriau SMS series quick mating concept with a push-pull coupling and a six-position PCB socket. Business Impact: This reduces mating force variation, minimizes misalignment risk, and speeds assembly in high-mix production environments. Application: Ideal for straight boardmount with female PCB contacts in compact control panels, automation cabinets, and equipment housings. Additional benefits: The molded plastic shell and compact footprint support lightweight, vibration-resistant assemblies suitable for harsh shop-floor conditions. Feature: The 6-position layout uses six cavities, with gold-plated PCB contacts providing low contact resistance. Business Impact: The result is reliable signal integrity across temperature swings and long service life, reducing maintenance and replacement costs. Application: Suitable for PCB sockets in instrumentation, data logging, and factory automation equipment. Additional note: Gold plating also helps resist corrosion in humid environments, extending connector life. Feature: IP30 protection coupled with a plastic shell and RoHS/REACH compliance, plus UL94 V0 flammability. Business Impact: This combination delivers regulatory compatibility and safer operation in machinery environments. Application: Industrial automation, control panels, and medical devices where material safety matters. Feature: Contact delivery is loaded and there is no backshell option. Business Impact: This simplifies procurement and minimizes installation steps, lowering total cost of ownership. Application: Fast deployment in field service and retrofit projects with limited panel space. Feature: The six-position, compact dimensions of 13.4 mm length, 16.2 mm height, 10.9 mm width, and 5 g weight support space-efficient, lightweight panel designs. Business Impact: Enables higher density panel layouts without sacrificing performance. Application: Space-constrained automation, instrumentation panels, and rugged environments. Feature: The front-mount panel receptacle design and six PCB contacts deliver consistent mounting alignment and reliable mating in dynamic industrial settings. Business Impact: Improves installation certainty and lowers rework due to misaligned connections. Application: Control cabinets, conveyors, and machine automation.
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FAQs
SMS6GE3 is designed as a straight boardmount with female PCB contacts in a 6‑position layout. It arrives with loaded contacts for ready installation, and its front-mount panel receptacle fits standard compact control panels. Ensure mating with a compatible receptacle counterpart from the SMS series and maintain the 6‑cavity configuration for proper alignment and electrical performance.
SMS6GE3 features six gold-plated PCB contacts within a six-cavity receptacle, push-pull coupling, and an IP30 rating. It operates from -55 °C to 125 °C, complies with RoHS and REACH, and meets UL94 V0 flammability. This combination supports reliable, compliant operation in industrial automation environments.
Yes. SMS6GE3 is explicitly designed as a front-mount panel receptacle with six contacts. Its compact dimensions, IP30 protection, and front-mount compatibility make it ideal for space-constrained control panels, instrumentation housings, and automation equipment where reliable, quick-mating PCB connections are required.
SMS6GE3 meets RoHS and REACH regulatory requirements, and it carries UL94 V0 flammability rating. It provides IP30 protection, aligning with common industrial safety and environmental standards for electrical connectors used in automation equipment.
The no-backshell option, loaded contacts, and push-pull coupling streamline installation and reduce accessory costs. The six-position, compact design enables higher panel density, lowers weight (5 g), and minimizes field service time due to faster mating and reliable lifetime performance in harsh environments.