Eaton VGE1SS40A6000M Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke
Part Number: VGE1SS40A6000M
Quick Summary
VGE1SS40A6000M is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector for straight conduit in electrical enclosures. Engineers often face lengthy assembly times and compromised seals in harsh environments, making robust, quick-connect solutions essential. This part features UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS, and REACH compliance, plus explicit fire & smoke certification to meet stringent safety standards. By leveraging a durable aluminium backbody with a straight backshell and 40 shell size, it delivers reliable performance in control panels and automation cabinets. The combination of compatibility with flexible conduit and a compact footprint helps reduce panel depth requirements while supporting regulatory compliance and long-term cost savings for industrial projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1SS40A6000M Eaton: Straight conduit adaptor, with female grommet, layout 40A60; VGE1SS40A6000M
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1SS40A6000M
Product Length/Depth
96.4 mm
Product Height
63 mm
Product Width
63 mm
Product Weight
191 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS Fire & Smoke
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
For Flexible Conduit
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Layout
A60
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: Enhances safety compliance and reduces rework by providing a certified connection for critical enclosures. Application: Ideal for control panels in regulated environments. The VGE1SS40A6000M supports faster field assembly with secure latching, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent seal integrity across batches. Feature: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating. Business Impact: Improves mechanical durability and corrosion resistance in demanding environments, lowering maintenance costs. Application: Suitable for long-term service in automation equipment exposed to dust and humidity. Feature: Backshell straight design for flexible conduit. Business Impact: Simplifies routing inside tight cabinets, enabling quicker, cleaner installations. Application: Widely used in machine builds and panel fabrication where space is at a premium. Feature: Socket (Female) contact and A60 layout. Business Impact: Ensures compatibility with mating leads and standard harnesses, reducing customizations. Application: Common in wiring harnesses for sensor and actuator networks. Feature: 40 shell size and 96.4 mm length with 63 mm width and 63 mm height. Business Impact: Predictable, compact footprint that fits standard panel cutouts; easier inventory planning. Application: Preferred in modular electrical assemblies and enclosure designs. Feature: Operating temperature range -40 °C to 100 °C and 500-hour salt spray. Business Impact: Supports reliability in extreme environments and prolonged exposure to corrosive conditions. Application: Suitable for outdoor or industrial facilities with aggressive atmospheres. Feature: Compliance highlights REACH, RoHS, and UL94 V0. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment, market access, and reduced risk in product stewardship. Application: Critical for global deployments and customer audits.
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FAQs
The VGE1SS40A6000M is designed for straight conduit with a backshell suited for flexible conduit. Its straight backshell and 40 shell size help route cables cleanly in control panels and machine enclosures.
It is fire and smoke certified, with UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS, and REACH compliance, ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are met for industrial installations.
Catalog number VGE1SS40A6000M specifies a length of 96.4 mm, height 63 mm, width 63 mm, shell size 40, and a weight of 191 g, enabling precise enclosure planning.
Yes. The operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C supports use in many industrial and outdoor environments without performance loss.
Fire and smoke certification, robust aluminium backshell, and a straight design for flexible conduit reduce installation time, minimize field failures, and lower maintenance costs over the product lifetime.