Eaton VGE1TE181900M Bayonet Connector - UL94 V0
Part Number: VGE1TE181900M
Quick Summary
The Eaton VGE1TE181900M Bayonet Connector is a fire and smoke certified backshell solution for rugged control panels and machinery. Engineers often grapple with seal integrity, EMI shielding, and regulatory compliance in tight installations. It meets UL94 V0 fire rating, REACH and RoHS compliance to support safe, durable deployments. With a shielded 90° backshell, 18‑position layout, and aluminium shell, you gain faster, more reliable installations. This combination reduces field rework, improves signal integrity, and simplifies sourcing across aerospace, automation, and transport sectors. By combining shielding, robust housing, and a stable 18-position layout, procurement risks are reduced and maintenance planning becomes more predictable. This design supports scalable configurations as equipment lines evolve.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1TE181900M Eaton: Straight shielded backshell with sealing gland, with female grommet, layout 1819; VGE1TE181900M
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1TE181900M
Product Length/Depth
30 mm
Product Height
77 mm
Product Width
90.7 mm
Product Weight
92 g
Fitted with:
Shielding
Environmental conditions
Fire & Smoke Flammability rating UL94 V0 REACH RoHS
Backshell angle
90°
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Layout
18
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
18
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature: Fire and shielding: The VGE1TE181900M uses a fire and smoke certified VGE1-FER1 family design with a sealing gland and shielded backshell. Business Impact: This combination strengthens regulatory compliance across critical installations and reduces fallout from failed inspections. Application: Ideal for aerospace electronics, railway signaling, and rugged industrial control panels where safety accreditation is non-negotiable. Feature: Material and finish: Aluminium shell, black anodized plating, shell size 18, 18-position layout. Business Impact: Provides lightweight, corrosion-resistant housing with consistent mating interfaces, improving long-term reliability and EMI shielding. Application: Enclosures, cabinets, and panels requiring compact 18-contact connectivity. Feature: Mechanical sealing and gland: Straight backshell with sealing gland and female grommet, 90° orientation delivers reliable mating in tight spaces. Business Impact: Simplifies cable routing, reduces gland leakage risk, and improves EMI containment. Application: Engineered installations within compact control panels and armored enclosures. Feature: Operating and endurance: Operating temperature -40 to 100 °C; salt spray 500 hours; meets UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS, REACH. Business Impact: Ensures robust performance in harsh environments and long service life, lowering maintenance costs. Application: Outdoor equipment, vehicle-mounted systems, and processes with environmental stress. Feature: Compatibility and installation efficiency: Shielding on an aluminium, 18-position shell with 30 mm depth and 90° backshell enables fast mating and reduced assembly steps. Business Impact: Minimizes field time and stocking variety, supports standardized Eaton Souriau connectors across devices. Application: Robotics, automation cabinets, and transport electronics that demand compact, safe, connect-ready solutions.
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FAQs
VGE1TE181900M is designed to fit the Souriau VGE1 family with an 18-position layout and a straight shielded backshell. The 90° backshell angle and shielded construction support reliable mating in tight spaces while maintaining sealing integrity. This compatibility reduces rework and simplifies sourcing when updating equipment that uses VGE1-FER1 style inserts in aerospace, rail, and automation projects.
Certifications include UL94 V0 fire rating, RoHS, and REACH, with the backshell meeting fire and smoke test requirements. This combination helps satisfy industry and regulatory expectations for safety-critical systems and reduces the scope of compliance audits. By selecting this connector, buyers can document traceable material safety and environmental compliance across manufacturing and service environments.
While designed for critical environments, the VGE1TE181900M is well suited for aerospace electronics, heavy machinery, and automated production lines where fire safety and EMI shielding are essential. Its aluminium shell and shielding deliver mechanical resilience while the 18-position layout supports scalable I/O expansion without adding bulk. This makes procurement decisions easier for systems integrators and OEMs. Applications include control panels, dashboards, and field devices.
Installation considerations for the 90° backshell and gland sealing include ensuring proper gland fit and cable routing to avoid bending and seal damage. The straight, shielded backshell simplifies mating once connectors are aligned, while the female grommet maintains enclosure integrity. Use of the 18-position layout supports organized harnessing in compact cabinets.
Maintenance and lifecycle benefits stem from the shielded aluminium shell and corrosion-resistant finish. The UL94 V0 and RoHS/REACH compliance reduce risk and audit overhead, while robust shielding improves long-term signal integrity. In service, the 500-hour salt spray rating and -40 to 100 °C operating window translate to lower replacement rates and reduced maintenance intervals.