Eaton VGE1PS400008 Bayonet Connector - UL94 V0 Certified
Part Number: VGE1PS400008
Quick Summary
VGE1PS400008 is a fire-rated bayonet connector used to join rugged wiring harnesses in equipment enclosures. Engineers often wrestle with reliable terminations that meet stringent safety standards while enduring harsh industrial environments. This connector carries UL94 V0 fire performance with RoHS and REACH compliance, aligning with the Souriau VGE1-FER1 series for modularity and scalability. In practice, this supports faster panel assembly, reduces rework risk, and streamlines procurement while maintaining compatibility with standard 40-size backshells and adapters.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS400008 Eaton: Straight adaptor, size 40; VGE1PS400008
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS400008
Product Length/Depth
51 mm
Product Height
63 mm
Product Width
63 mm
Product Weight
85 g
Environmental conditions
Fire & Smoke Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS REACH
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Adaptor
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
40
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Fire and smoke certified design ensures regulatory compliance and reduces certification workload for safety-critical systems, enabling faster time-to-market for industrial control panels and machinery. Application: Use in enclosures and harness junctions where fire resistance and smoke minimization are mandatory. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating provides superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability in challenging environments, lowering maintenance costs and downtime. Application: Outdoor or washdown areas, or any equipment subject to humidity and contaminants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 40-size straight adaptor with 51 mm length and 63 mm width/height supports straightforward installation and plug-and-play integration with existing Souriau VGE1-FER1 family components. Application: Seamless panel-to-cable connections in control cabinets. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Lightweight 85 g profile paired with a wide operating range (-40 °C to 100 °C) and 500-hour salt spray resistance reduces total installed weight and enhances reliability in temperature-variable facilities. Application: Aerospace, rail, and industrial machinery where vibration and temperature swings are common. Feature → Business Impact → Application: RoHS and REACH compliance minimizes supply-chain risk and regulatory overhead, facilitating procurement and audits. Application: Global deployment across multi-site projects. Industry-specific insight: The VGE1PS400008 is designed to minimize downtime in safety-critical installations by combining robust mechanical coupling with precise tolerances and proven materials, a combination many engineers value for long-term lifecycle cost reduction.
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FAQs
The VGE1PS400008 uses a straight adaptor with a 40-size backshell and aluminium shell, designed for straightforward integration with Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series components. Its 51 mm length and 63 mm height/width, plus 85 g weight, support simple panel mounting and reliable cable mating in control cabinets and enclosures.
This connector features UL94 V0 fire rating, RoHS and REACH compliance, and is fire-and-smoke certified for safety-critical systems. These certifications reduce regulatory risk, simplify certification audits for end-users, and support global deployments in industries with stringent safety and environmental requirements.
Yes. The bayonet coupling provides secure mating, and the aluminium shell with black anodized plating offers robust resistance to corrosion and wear. With a compact 85 g weight and a salt spray rating of 500 hours, it remains reliable under vibration and harsh conditions common in industrial panels.
The connector is a straight adaptor with a 40-size backshell designed to pair with the Souriau VGE1-FER1 family. Its precise dimensions and standard 40-size interface enable quick replacement or expansion of existing harnesses without rewiring, reducing downtime during panel upgrades or reconfigurations.
The VGE1PS400008 combines fire safety compliance and environmental certifications with lightweight construction and simple installation, reducing downtime, rework, and certification overhead. Over the lifecycle, this translates to lower maintenance costs, easier regulatory audits, and predictable performance in temperature extremes and corrosive environments.