Eaton VGE1PS241018M Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Cert
Part Number: VGE1PS241018M
Quick Summary
VGE1PS241018M is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector designed for robust enclosure interconnects in industrial automation. Engineers often struggle with maintaining fire safety compliance while fitting reliable connectors into compact electrical cabinets. It carries UL94 V0 flammability, REACH and RoHS compliance, and explicit fire and smoke certification to support safety-critical applications. The aluminium shell with black anodized plating, a straight adaptor, and a 24-position layout deliver a lightweight, easy-to-install solution that reduces wiring complexity and inventory cost across production lines. Its compatibility with the VGE1-FER1 family enables scalable deployment across panels and machines, supporting standardization and faster maintenance in demanding environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS241018M Eaton: Straight adaptor, with female grommet, layout 2410; VGE1PS241018M
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS241018M
Product Length/Depth
66.6 mm
Product Height
40 mm
Product Width
40 mm
Product Weight
78 g
Environmental conditions
Flammability rating UL94 V0 REACH Fire & Smoke RoHS
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Layout
24
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 certification plus UL94 V0 rating, RoHS and REACH compliance. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment and reduces risk of non-compliance penalties, enabling safe operation in safety-critical environments. Application: Ideal for control panels and machine enclosures in regulated industries where fire and smoke resistance is mandatory. Feature: 24-position layout with aluminium shell and black anodized plating. Business Impact: Enables high-density interconnects while delivering corrosion resistance and a lightweight, durable build. Application: Space-constrained automation cabinets needing reliable, long-life interconnects. Feature: Straight backshell adaptor with a 24-shell size and socket (female) contacts. Business Impact: Simplifies harness routing and installation time, improving first-pass assembly yields. Application: Fast, tool-free mating in panel-to-harness connections in tight spaces. Feature: Operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C and salt spray exposure up to 500 hours. Business Impact: Proven performance in harsh or coastal environments, reducing field failures and maintenance costs. Application: Outdoor or dusty production floors and humid facilities with aggressive environments. Feature: Lightweight (78 g) and compact (66.6 mm L × 40 mm W × 40 mm H) with straight backshell. Business Impact: Minimizes system weight and footprint, enabling easier cable management and enclosure design. Application: Modern modular control panels where space and weight matter. Feature: 24-layout compatibility, aluminium shell, and Souriau VGE1-FER1 family compatibility. Business Impact: Supports scalable, standardized interconnect strategies across multi-panel installations. Application: Large automation lines requiring consistent, repeatable connectors across machines and cabinets.
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FAQs
Install using the straight adaptor with the included female grommet and align the 24-position layout to the backshell. Mate with the corresponding VGE1-FER1 family counterpart, ensuring the socket (female) contacts are properly seated. The bayonet mechanism provides quick engagement, and the black anodized aluminium shell offers robust grounding and EMI performance in compact spaces.
The VGE1PS241018M operates from -40 °C to 100 °C, suitable for extreme environments. It also provides corrosion resistance with a salt spray exposure rating of 500 hours, supporting reliability in humid, coastal, or harsh industrial facilities.
Yes. It is fire and smoke certified with UL94 V0 flammability rating and carries RoHS and REACH compliance, making it appropriate for safety-critical interconnects in control cabinets and machinery enclosures.
The connector carries UL94 V0 flammability, REACH, and RoHS compliance, plus explicit fire and smoke certification. These certifications help meet stringent industrial safety and environmental requirements for regulated sectors.
Its aluminium shell and grommeted straight adaptor design reduce wear at mating interfaces and simplify replacement. The 24-position layout enables standardized harness design, lowering spares variety and maintenance time, while the lightweight shape contributes to lower total system weight and easier field servicing.