Eaton VGE1TS181910L Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Certified
Part Number: VGE1TS181910L
Quick Summary
The Eaton VGE1TS181910L is a bayonet connector for fire and smoke certified interconnections in harsh industrial environments. Manufacturers face sealing, EMI shielding, and regulatory hurdles that slow panel installations and complicate maintenance. This product delivers fire & smoke certification, RoHS, REACH, and UL94 V0 flammability with robust shielding. With a straight backshell, aluminium shell, and 18-position layout, it supports fast, reliable automation wiring in rail, OEM, and process environments. In practice, it reduces installation time, improves gasket integrity, and simplifies regulatory audits for critical safety systems. Designed for extreme temperatures and salt spray, it maintains reliable connections from -40 to 100 °C and beyond. This makes it a compelling choice for safety-critical control panels, automated machinery, and rolling stock where space is constrained.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1TS181910L Eaton: Straight shielded backshell with sealing gland, with male grommet, layout 1819; VGE1TS181910L
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1TS181910L
Product Length/Depth
96.6 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
80.7 g
Fitted with:
Shielding
Environmental conditions
Fire & Smoke RoHS REACH Flammability rating UL94 V0
Backshell angle
Straight
Contact gender
Pin (Male)
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
Fire and smoke certification, RoHS, REACH, and UL94 V0 compliance provide immediate regulatory alignment and risk reduction for safety-critical systems in automation, rail, and process industries. The business impact is lower audit overhead, fewer non-conformances, and a clearer path to ongoing compliance. In practice, engineers can specify a single connector for fire-rated assemblies without compromising performance or install time. The straight shielded backshell with a sealing gland and a male grommet delivers robust EMI shielding and environmental sealing, reducing ingress and crosstalk in crowded control panels and harsh factory environments. This translates to longer-term reliability, fewer field failures, and simpler maintenance planning in automation projects. The aluminium shell with black anodized plating yields a lightweight, corrosion-resistant housing that survives industrial grime and humidity, helping reduce support costs and extend service life in outdoor or damp environments. The 18-pin layout (18 contacts) accommodates complex signal and power needs while maintaining compact form factor, simplifying harness design and inventory. The operating range of -40 to 100 °C and salt spray resistance to 500 hours supports high-availability performance in extreme climates and demanding industrial setups. Bayonet coupling enables faster mating, minimizes alignment errors, and shortens installation time compared with traditional screw-type connectors, boosting project efficiency and overall ROI in panel builds and retrofit programs.
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FAQs
The VGE1TS181910L uses a straight backshell with a sealing gland and a male grommet, designed for straightforward mating in panel assemblies. For reliable installation, align the 18-way layout, ensure proper shielding contacts engage fully, and twist-lock the bayonet coupling to complete the connection. The design minimizes misalignment and reduces rework in control cabinets.
This connector is fire and smoke certified and also carries RoHS and REACH compliance, along with UL94 V0 flammability rating. It withstands harsh conditions typical of industrial automation, rail, and process environments, supporting compliance audits and reducing regulatory risk over its lifecycle.
The VGE1TS181910L operates from -40 °C to 100 °C, enabling reliable performance in extreme environments. It also offers 500 hours of salt spray resistance and an aluminium shell with black anodized plating for corrosion resistance, which together enhance long-term durability in industrial and outdoor settings.
Yes, the connector supports an 18-position layout with a male pin configuration, aligning with common 18-way harness designs. Its shielded backshell and standard 18-shell size simplify integration into control panels and harness assemblies, reducing custom engineering time and procurement complexity.
The bayonet coupling provides rapid mating with reduced risk of cross-threading compared to screws, while the straight backshell and shielding gland maintain EMI integrity and environmental sealing. Combined with its compact 96.6 mm length and 80.7 g weight, it speeds installations, lowers field faults, and supports predictable maintenance cycles in automated systems.