Eaton VGE1PS181918L Bayonet Connector - Fire Certified
Part Number: VGE1PS181918L
Quick Summary
VGE1PS181918L is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector engineered for rugged industrial enclosures and control panels. Engineers often struggle with reliable sealing, fast installation, and strict regulatory compliance in harsh environments. This design delivers UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS compliance, and REACH considerations, alongside fire and smoke certification to help you meet safety standards. The aluminium housing, 66.6 mm body length, straight adaptor backshell, and 18-position layout simplify integration with standard wiring harnesses. Coupled with a lightweight, durable shell and a broad operating temperature range, it supports efficient, reliable deployments across industrial automation, machinery OEMs, and process equipment applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS181918L Eaton: Straight adaptor, with male grommet, layout 1819; VGE1PS181918L
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS181918L
Product Length/Depth
66.6 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
40.7 g
Environmental conditions
Fire & Smoke REACH Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Contact gender
Pin (Male)
Layout
18
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
18
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Fire and smoke certified construction, including UL94 V0, RoHS, and REACH compliance, reduces regulatory risk and supports critical safety certifications for equipment destined for hazardous environments. This translates to quicker approvals, lower rework costs, and easier customer acceptance in sectors such as industrial automation and rail signaling. Application-wise, users can confidently deploy in enclosures and control panels where fire resistance and material safety are mandated. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Fast, secure mating with a bayonet coupling and straight adaptor reduces assembly time and field service downtime. For manufacturing lines and systems integrators, this means shorter installation cycles, fewer mis-mates, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The 18-position layout supports reliable, high-density wiring harnesses used in complex control architectures. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating offers rugged corrosion resistance while keeping weight low. This combination improves durability in dusty or humid environments and simplifies handling during installation on equipment housings, panels, and field devices. Suitable for outdoor or production floor installations where weight and resistance to the elements matter. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C enables continued performance in extreme environments. This expands applicability to outdoor equipment, cold facilities, and high-heat industrial zones, reducing the need for limited-use connectors and enhancing long-term reliability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 18-position shell size and layout simplify compatibility with standard harnesses and PCB-free interconnects. This reduces design time for OEMs and accelerates time-to-market in automation projects, robotics, and machinery builds. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 500-hour salt spray resilience supports longevity in corrosive environments. For marine, outdoor, or factory-floor deployments, this characteristic lowers maintenance frequency and replacement costs while preserving signal integrity over time.
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FAQs
The VGE1PS181918L uses a straight adaptor backshell and an 18-contact layout designed for compatibility with Souriau VGE1-FER1 style harnesses. It matingly fits standard 18-position bays, enabling straightforward wiring without custom adapters. For installation, verify mating orientation, secure the backshell, and connect the male pins to the corresponding harness pins to ensure reliable contacts and minimize misalignment.
This connector is fire and smoke certified and also carries UL94 V0 flammability rating, RoHS compliance, and REACH considerations. These certifications support compliance in safety-critical applications, reduce regulatory risk for customers, and facilitate acceptance in industries with stringent material and fire-safety requirements.
Yes. The VGE1PS181918L supports an operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C, enabling reliable performance in outdoor environments, cold facilities, or high-heat industrial settings without the need for supplementary cooling or jacketed cables.
Product length/depth is 66.6 mm, with a height and width of 30 mm each. The connector weighs 40.7 g. These compact dimensions and modest mass simplify enclosure layout, reduce panel stress, and help optimize space on crowded control panels or equipment housings.
Yes. The shell is aluminium with a black anodized plating, and the product offers 500-hour salt spray resistance. This combination provides solid corrosion resistance for harsh environments, contributing to longer maintenance intervals and lower total cost of ownership in industrial or outdoor installations.