Eaton VGE1VS180004 Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke Certified
Part Number: VGE1VS180004
Quick Summary
VGE1VS180004 is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector designed for rugged industrial and transportation wiring. Engineers often struggle with meeting strict safety standards while maintaining quick, reliable assembly in confined spaces. This Souriau family leverages a durable aluminium shell with black anodized plating and a straight sealing gland backshell, ensuring robustness in harsh environments. Fire and smoke certification is a key safety differentiator, though verify any additional CE, IP, or SIL ratings required for your project. For procurement and maintenance, the compact form factor and compatibility with Souriau accessories deliver predictable performance and streamlined inventory management for industrial control panels and transit systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1VS180004 Eaton: Straight sealing gland backshell, size 18; VGE1VS180004
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1VS180004
Product Length/Depth
52 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
62.5 g
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Fire and smoke certification drives regulatory compliance and reduces risk in safety-critical installations, translating to lower liability and fewer retrofit costs during audits. The result is safer machinery and a faster time-to-commission, particularly in rail, industrial automation, and aerospace wiring harnesses. The quick bayonet coupling minimizes installation time and tool requirements, delivering measurable efficiency gains on assembly lines and service calls. Aluminium shell with black anodized plating delivers superior corrosion resistance and weight savings, improving durability in outdoor or humid environments while keeping enclosure loads manageable. The 52 mm length and 30 mm square footprint enable tight-pack harnessing in compact panels, reducing enclosure size and simplifying routing in control cabinets. Straight sealing gland backshell size 18 enhances compatibility with the VGE1 family, reducing sourcing complexity and spare parts costs for maintenance teams. Overall, these features support compliance, uptime, and total cost of ownership reductions in demanding applications.
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FAQs
The VGE1VS180004 uses the straight sealing gland backshell design and is compatible with the Souriau VGE1-FER1 series ecosystem. This alignment simplifies mating with existing harnesses, reduces the need for adapters, and supports quick field repairs. When selecting backshells, confirm the size 18 specification to ensure a secure seal and optimal mating tolerance. This compatibility translates to reduced assembly time and fewer mismatch errors during panel assembly or maintenance.
Fire and smoke certification is the primary safety credential for this connector, indicating it has passed standard flame retardance and smoke emission criteria essential for safe operation in confined or passenger-carrying environments. In critical systems across industrial, rail, and aerospace sectors, this certification helps satisfy regulatory expectations and reduces the need for on-site risk assessments. Always verify the exact certification scope (e.g., material approvals, testing standards) for your project to ensure full compliance.
Yes, the VGE1VS180004 is built with an aluminium shell finished in black anodized plating, delivering corrosion resistance and durability in challenging environments. Its compact 52 mm length with a 30 mm by 30 mm profile supports enclosure-friendly installation, while the anodized finish helps protect against humidity, salt spray, and temperature cycling. For outdoor use, validate enclosure protection and cable ingress requirements in your system design.
Product Length/Depth is 52 mm, Product Height 30 mm, Product Width 30 mm, and Product Weight 62.5 g. These compact dimensions enable high-density harness routing in control cabinets and confined spaces, reducing overall assembly footprint. The lightweight profile helps minimize strain on connectors in vibration-prone applications and contributes to lower shipping and handling costs during installation projects.
The bayonet coupling provides a fast, tool-light mating action with tactile feedback, reducing misalignment risks and rework. This mechanism is particularly advantageous in service scenarios where accessibility is limited, such as inside equipment enclosures or along vehicle harness runs. Reliability is enhanced by a secure locking action that resists vibration and incidental disconnections, yielding lower maintenance intervals and improved uptime for critical systems.