Eaton VGE1PS181918M Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Cert
Part Number: VGE1PS181918M
Quick Summary
The Eaton VGE1PS181918M bayonet connector provides fire and smoke certified, reliable cable-to-cabinet connections for harsh industrial environments. Engineers often struggle to maintain regulatory compliance while delivering quick field installations under tight schedules. It carries UL94 V0 flammability, along with REACH and RoHS compliance, to support global safety programs and supply-chain standards. With a robust aluminum backshell, a straight adaptor, and an 18-position layout, this connector delivers precise mating and long-term mechanical integrity. The design translates into lower maintenance costs and fewer field failures, enabling faster commissioning and easier replacement in critical control panels. By combining industry-leading certifications with a compact footprint, it fits tightly packed equipment while meeting demanding performance targets.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS181918M Eaton: Straight adaptor, with female grommet, layout 1819; VGE1PS181918M
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS181918M
Product Length/Depth
66.6 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
40.7 g
Environmental conditions
Flammability rating UL94 V0 REACH RoHS Fire & Smoke
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
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
Fire and smoke certifications underpin regulatory acceptance across critical sectors. The VGE1PS181918M carries UL94 V0 flammability, along with REACH and RoHS compliance, ensuring safety data sheets and material declarations align with global procurement policies. In aerospace, rail, and industrial control panels, this certification package translates into faster approval cycles and reduced qualification effort. 18-position layout with socket female contacts and a straight back adaptor provides precise alignment and a robust mating interface. This design minimizes mis-mating during panel installation and supports repeatable connections in high-vibration environments, cutting rework in field installs. Durable construction translates to measurable reliability. The aluminum shell with black anodized plating delivers corrosion resistance and mechanical robustness in demanding environments, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance costs. Environmental resilience is proven by a wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C and a 500-hour salt spray rating. This combination supports performance in outdoor enclosures, equipment bays, and harsh factory floors, helping customers avoid downtime due to environmental stress. Compact footprint and standardized form factor streamline installation and spares management. At 66.6 mm long and 30 x 30 mm, it fits tight panel spaces and supports quicker technician training for Souriau VGE1-FER1 assemblies. This standardization reduces spare part variety and procurement complexity, delivering meaningful cost savings over time.
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FAQs
To install the VGE1PS181918M with a Souriau backshell, align the 18-position layout with the mating half and push to engage the bayonet coupling. The straight back adaptor should seat flush against the panel, then rotate the coupling to lock securely. Use compatible crimp contacts and verify a proper mating signal with a simple pull test. This approach minimizes field errors and speeds commissioning.
The connector operates from -40 °C to 100 °C, provides 500 hours of salt spray resistance, and uses UL94 V0 flammability along with REACH and RoHS compliance. These specs collectively ensure reliable performance in thermal cycling, humid or coastal industrial environments, and regulatory-aligned procurement for global programs.
Yes. The VGE1PS181918M is designed for harsh environments common to aerospace, rail, and industrial control panels. Its fire and smoke certification, corrosion-resistant aluminum shell, and robust 18-position layout support reliable connections in equipment bays, cabins, and control cabinets where space is constrained and regulatory compliance is critical.
This connector carries UL94 V0 flammability, REACH, and RoHS certifications. UL94 V0 confirms flame-retardant performance, while REACH and RoHS ensure restricted substances are controlled and declarations are available for global supply chains. These certifications simplify qualification work and support cross-border regulatory compliance for avionics, rail, and industrial OEMs.
The aluminum backshell with black anodized plating provides corrosion resistance and durable wear characteristics, reducing replacement frequency. Its reliable mating and rugged construction minimize field failures, lowering maintenance labor and spare part costs. In the long term, this translates to lower total cost of ownership for mission-critical assemblies in harsh environments.