Eaton VGE1PS240018 Bayonet Connector - Fire-Smoke Certified
Part Number: VGE1PS240018
Quick Summary
The VGE1PS240018 bayonet connector from Eaton enables fire-smoke certified connections in harsh electrical enclosures. For engineers and procurement teams, unreliable terminations can trigger safety concerns and costly downtime. It carries a straight backshell adaptor, aluminium shell, black anodized plating, and UL94 V0 fire rating, with RoHS and REACH compliance. Operating from -40 °C to 100 °C and surviving 500 hours of salt spray, it maintains performance in demanding environments. In practice, the compact 66.6 mm length, 60 g weight, and 24 shell size streamline installation and long-term reliability in wiring and connectivity projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS240018 Eaton: Straight adaptor, size 24; VGE1PS240018
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS240018
Product Length/Depth
66.6 mm
Product Height
40 mm
Product Width
40 mm
Product Weight
60 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS Fire & Smoke
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
24
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature: Fire and Smoke Certified Bayonet Connector. Impact: Enhances regulatory compliance and safety margins for equipment in fire zones, reducing risk of cabling breaches during incidents. Application: Suitable for critical industrial automation panels and safety enclosures where fast mating is essential. Feature: Aluminium shell with Black Anodized plating. Impact: Improves corrosion resistance while keeping weight low for easier handling and installation. Application: Outdoor and harsh-environment installations across manufacturing lines and distribution equipment. Feature: Straight backshell adaptor with 24 shell size. Impact: Facilitates straightforward integration with standard panels and harnesses, cutting install time. Application: Wiring and connectivity projects requiring quick field replacements. Feature: Broad operating temperature range -40 °C to 100 °C. Impact: Ensures reliable performance in extreme conditions, reducing failure rates and service calls. Application: Process industries, outdoor infrastructure, and industrial automation cabinets. Feature: Salt spray resistance up to 500 hours plus RoHS and REACH compliance. Impact: Delivers durable, regulator-friendly connectivity with minimized environmental risk. Application: Global deployments in facilities subject to corrosion challenges and strict material controls.
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FAQs
Install using the straight backshell adaptor for a coaxial, space-efficient fit. The bayonet coupling provides quick mating/demating, aligning with standard 24-shell panels and allowing fast field maintenance without special tools.
It is fire and smoke certified, with UL94 V0 flammability rating, RoHS and REACH compliance, and 500-hour salt spray resistance, ensuring regulatory alignment and durable performance in challenging environments.
Yes. The connector operates from -40 °C to 100 °C and features an aluminium shell with black anodized plating, providing corrosion resistance suitable for outdoor and industrial use.
The straight backshell adaptor paired with a 24 shell size enables easy integration into existing harnesses and panels, reducing installation time and enabling rapid replacements in tight spaces.
The combination of fire and smoke certification, robust environmental ratings, and quick-mating bayonet design reduces safety risk, lowers maintenance downtime, and supports compliance across global deployments with fewer field failures.