Eaton VGE1PS181908M Bayonet Connector - Fire/Smoke

The VGE1PS181908M uses an 18-position layout with a socket (female) contact and a robust aluminium shell finished in black anodized plating. Feature → Business Impact → Application: the high-density 18-position design enables compact wiring harnesses, reducing panel cutouts and enabling faster, error-free assembly; this translates to improved installation efficiency and easier field servicing in automated lines and control enclosures. Feature → Business Impact → Application: straight backshell adaptor and adaptor-type backshell simplify mating in limited spaces, improving alignment tolerance and reducing rework on noisy shop floors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: operating from -40 °C to 100 °C with a UL94 V0 flammability rating and RoHS/REACH compliance ensures safe operation in extreme environments and global approvals for regulated industries. Feature → Business Impact → Application: salt spray resistance for up to 500 hours extends life in corrosion-prone environments, lowering maintenance costs and downtime in outdoor or washdown settings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: aluminium shell and 18-size shell ensure lightweight yet durable construction, enabling easy handling during installation and reduced structural load in panel assemblies. Compatibility and installation advantages: cross-compatibility within the VGE1-FER1 family and standard 18-position interface streamline sourcing, reduce SKU proliferation, and simplify spare-part management across multi-site deployments. Common objections addressed: the adaptor backshell and corrosion-resistant plating resolve concerns about long-term reliability in harsh industrial environments, while the compact form factor supports retrofits and upfits without reworking existing panels. Real-world context: for machine builders and system integrators, these attributes translate into lower risk during safety-critical projects and faster time-to-first-run in new lines.