Eaton VGE1PS400018 Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Cert.
Part Number: VGE1PS400018
Quick Summary
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector provides a rugged straight adaptor for demanding electrical installations. In practice, engineers often struggle with maintaining fire safety while ensuring reliable mating in harsh environments without sacrificing speed of assembly. Key certifications include UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS and REACH compliance, and explicit fire and smoke certification for safe, regulation-aligned applications. With an aluminium shell and black anodized finish, the VGE1PS400018 delivers durable, field-ready performance that reduces downtime and inventory complexity in automation, rail, and energy installations.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1PS400018 Eaton: Straight adaptor, size 40; VGE1PS400018
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1PS400018
Product Length/Depth
66 mm
Product Height
63 mm
Product Width
63 mm
Product Weight
95 g
Environmental conditions
Flammability rating UL94 V0 REACH RoHS Fire & Smoke
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: Fire and smoke certified bayonet connector. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory compliance and reduces rework in safety-critical systems. Application: Industrial automation, energy management, and rail signaling where fire safety is non-negotiable. The straight adaptor design simplifies routing in tight enclosures, accelerating assembly and minimizing misalignment. Feature: Size 40 shell and backshell adaptor. Business Impact: Consistent mating interface across assemblies, improving interchangeability and spare-part handling. Application: Control panels and power distribution units where common modularity is essential. Feature: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating. Business Impact: Superior corrosion resistance and EMI/skin-effect durability in harsh environments, extending service life and reducing maintenance costs. Application: Outdoor substations, steel mills, and rail applications. Feature: Temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C and salt spray endurance. Business Impact: Reliable operation in extreme climates and high-humidity areas, lowering field failure risk. Application: Enclosures near locomotives, outdoor automation racks, and coastal facilities. Feature: Compliance set including UL94 V0, RoHS, and REACH. Business Impact: Streamlined certification processes and lower regulatory risk. Application: Aerospace-adjacent sectors and general industrial controls where standards alignment matters. Feature: Straight backshell adaptor compatibility. Business Impact: Easier installation orientation and faster field maintenance, reducing downtime. Application: Maintenance-heavy installations and retrofit projects in automation networks.
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FAQs
The VGE1PS400018 is a straight adaptor in the VGE1-FER1 family and is designed to mate with Souriau VGE1 receptacles. Use the straight backshell adaptor and ensure proper alignment during mating to avoid damage. Compatibility also depends on the surrounding enclosure space and connector pitch in your harness.
Operating temperature ranges from -40 °C to 100 °C. It offers UL94 V0 flammability rating, RoHS and REACH compliance, and 500-hour salt spray resistance. These specs support reliability in harsh environments such as outdoor installations and industrial automation.
Yes. The VGE1-FER1 series is fire and smoke certified, designed to maintain circuit integrity and safety under fire conditions, making it appropriate for rail, transportation, and related safety-critical systems.
Use the straight backshell adaptor for correct alignment, and ensure the mating interface is clean and free of debris. Verify shell size 40 and the aluminium, black-anodized finish to confirm correct engagement. Practice controlled, straight insertion to minimize wear on contact surfaces.
The aluminium shell with black anodized plating provides corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance intervals in challenging environments. With robust fire and smoke certification, lifecycle costs are minimized due to lower failure risk and fewer replacement events in safety-critical installations.