Eaton VGE1TE180001 Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Certified
Part Number: VGE1TE180001
Quick Summary
VGE1TE180001 is a fire‑ and smoke‑certified bayonet connector designed for harsh industrial environments. Industrial engineers frequently struggle to achieve both safety certification and reliable EMI shielding in crowded control panels. This product family supports regulatory expectations with its fire and smoke certification, rugged aluminium shell, and a durable black anodized finish, while CE, SIL, and IP ratings are dependent on the installation and should be validated for your specific application. By delivering a compact, shielded solution for fast, reliable connections, it helps reduce downtime, improve safety, and streamline procurement in automation projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1TE180001 Eaton: Straight shielded backshell with sealing gland, size 18; VGE1TE180001
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1TE180001
Product Length/Depth
52 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
62.5 g
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Fire and smoke certification provides essential safety compliance for safety-critical enclosures, reducing risk of non‑compliance penalties and equipment downtime; the result is a more trustworthy installation in industrial automation cabinets and machinery. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Straight shielded backshell with sealing gland improves EMI integrity and ingress protection at the cable entry, enabling reliable operation in vibration-prone environments such as manufacturing lines and process plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating delivers lightweight durability and corrosion resistance, extending service life in outdoor or harsh indoor settings like energy facilities and rail infrastructure. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Bayonet quick‑connect coupling speeds assembly and maintenance, cutting panel downtime and facilitating rapid field repairs in automation panels and control rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compact 52 mm length and 30x30 mm footprint minimize panel cutouts and wiring densities, improving layout efficiency in compact cabinets and machinery enclosures. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Sealing gland and shields support reliable environmental protection and signal integrity, addressing common objections about environmental ingress in retrofit projects. Industry context and practical insight: In sectors such as automation, power distribution, and rail signaling, these attributes translate into measurable uptime gains, safer installations, and a clearer path to regulatory compliance while keeping total cost of ownership favorable.
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FAQs
VGE1TE180001 uses a straight shielded backshell with sealing gland, size 18, providing EMI shielding and environmental sealing for reliable panel connections.
Yes. The VGE1TE180001 is fire‑ and smoke‑certified, making it suitable for safety-critical enclosures where flame and smoke resistance are required; confirm your installation’s regulatory needs with procurement.
The connector measures 52 mm in length, 30 mm in width, 30 mm in height, and weighs 62.5 g, with an aluminium shell finished in black anodize.
The bayonet coupling enables rapid engagement and disconnection, preserves EMI shielding, and offers reliable mating under vibration, reducing field maintenance time.
Industries such as industrial automation, machinery, energy, and rail signaling benefit from the robust, shielded design. Install with the straight shielded backshell and sealing gland to ensure shielding integrity and environmental protection in restricted panel spaces.