Eaton SMS6GE53 SMS Series Connector - Push-Pull IP40
Part Number: SMS6GE53
Quick Summary
Eaton Souriau SMS series quick mating plastic rectangular connector enables fast, PCB-to-panel interconnects for control panels. Engineers often struggle with misalignment and downtime from hard-to-mate, bulky interfaces, which this design helps minimize. Key certifications include UL94 V0 flame rating, RoHS compliance, and IP40 protection, aligning with safety and environmental requirements. With gold-plated PCB contacts and a compact 6-position layout, it streamlines installation while improving signal integrity for automation projects. This combination supports scalable deployment in robotics, control cabinets, and machine builders, delivering business value by reducing maintenance and downtime.
Product Information
Extended Description
SMS6GE53 Eaton: Flame retardant right boardmount receptacle with female PCB contacts; SMS6GE53
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SMS series quick mating plastic rectangular connector
Catalog Number
SMS6GE53
Product Length/Depth
24.5 mm
Product Height
11.9 mm
Product Width
30.2 mm
Product Weight
6.42 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Fire & Smoke 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 90°
Coupling type
Push-Pull
Degree of protection
IP40
Layout
6
Shell material
Plastic
Operating temperature - max
105 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Receptacle type
Front Mount Panel
Number Of Contacts
6
Number of cavity #16
6
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The SMS6GE53 uses a front-mount panel receptacle with six PCB 90° contacts, delivering a clean, space-efficient interface. This arrangement minimizes wiring complexity and enables reliable mating with minimal alignment effort. Ideal for control cabinets and machine panels where quick field servicing is valued. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Push-Pull coupling enables faster mating and secure retention in vibration-prone environments, reducing assembly time and rework in conveyors and robotics. It supports reliable operation in harsh industrial settings while simplifying field maintenance. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gold-plated contacts provide enhanced corrosion resistance and stable signal integrity for high-density interconnects, improving long-term performance in automated systems and control networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP40 protection offers enclosure-level defense against solid ingress in indoor factory environments, helping maintain uptime in systems with exposed wiring or panel openings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Connector accessory option indicates no backshell possibility, simplifying procurement and reducing parts count for standard panel installations. This streamlines sourcing and minimizes lifecycle costs in assembly lines and machine builds. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Front Mount Panel receptacle design supports straightforward mounting and serviceability, accelerating commissioning in control cabinets and modular automation architectures.
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FAQs
The SMS6GE53 uses PCB 90° contacts in a six-position configuration, designed for front-mount panel applications. It integrates with standard PCB layouts and complements compact control cabinets, reducing bending stress on traces and simplifying assembly in automated systems.
Choose the front-mount panel receptacle configuration to simplify mounting and alignment. The Push-Pull coupling provides quick mating with secure retention, while gold-plated contacts improve long-term reliability in vibration-prone environments. Note there is no backshell option, so plan enclosure routing accordingly.
Yes, it offers IP40 protection and UL94 V0 flame rating, with RoHS compliance. The operating range of -40 to 105 °C supports reliability in typical indoor factory settings and automation applications.
Ideal for industrial automation, control cabinets, robotics, and machine-building environments where reliable quick mating and compact footprint are critical. The six-position layout and front-mount panel receptacle design support streamlined wiring and efficient serviceability.
By reducing mating time, minimizing wiring errors, and lowering part counts (no backshell required), this connector helps shorten commissioning cycles and reduce maintenance downtime in automated lines and robotics deployments.