Eaton VGE1VS181911L Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke
Part Number: VGE1VS181911L
Quick Summary
VGE1VS181911L bayonet connector provides fire and smoke certification for harsh industrial environments. Engineers often struggle to maintain safety compliance while meeting tight deadlines and complex enclosure constraints. This Eaton Souriau design carries UL94 V0 flammability rating along with RoHS and REACH compliance to support regulatory programs. With a compact 96.6 mm length, 30 mm width, and a robust aluminum shell, it delivers reliable, easy mating for production lines and field installations. For procurement teams, the combination of fire & smoke certification and sealing performance reduces risk, lowers maintenance costs, and simplifies supplier qualifications.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1VS181911L Eaton: Straight sealing gland backshell, with male grommet, layout 1819; VGE1VS181911L
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1VS181911L
Product Length/Depth
96.6 mm
Product Height
30 mm
Product Width
30 mm
Product Weight
80.7 g
Environmental conditions
Flammability rating UL94 V0 REACH RoHS Fire & Smoke
Backshell angle
Straight
Backshell type
Sealing Gland
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
Feature: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating and a sealing gland backshell provides rugged mechanical protection and corrosion resistance. Impact: This reduces maintenance cycles and downtime in harsh environments, ensuring consistent electrical performance across installations. Application: Best suited for 18-position, straight-back assemblies in industrial equipment, vehicles, or robotics wiring harnesses. Feature: Straight backshell with bayonet coupling and 18-contact layout enables quick, secure mating. Impact: Improves installation speed on high-mix production lines and minimizes field connection errors. Application: Ideal for harness interfaces where space is constrained and rapid field servicing is required. Feature: Operating temperature range from -40 °C to 100 °C and salt spray resistance to 500 hours. Impact: Ensures reliability in temperature extremes and corrosive environments, extending service life. Application: Power and control circuits in outdoor equipment, rail, or process automation exposed to weather and washdowns. Feature: RoHS, REACH, and fire & smoke certifications including UL94 V0. Impact: Facilitates compliance with global regulatory programs and customer specs, reducing validation time. Application: System-level approvals for industrial automation projects and regulated manufacturing settings. Feature: 96.6 mm length, 30x30 mm footprint, and 80.7 g mass. Impact: Lightweight yet compact, enabling dense packing and simplified enclosure design. Application: Integrated into panel-mounted or harness-based interconnects where space and weight matter.
Get a Quick Quote for a Eaton VGE1VS181911L
Chat with us on WhatsApp - fast responses guaranteed
Need to speak with someone? We'll call you back within 2 hours during business hours
Interested in Eaton VGE1VS181911L?
Enquire Now
FAQs
The VGE1VS181911L uses a straight backshell with a sealing gland and bayonet coupling for quick, secure mating. Align the 18-position layout, engage the bayonet lugs with a quarter-turn, and ensure the gasket seals prior to full connection. Use compatible mating halves and follow torque and seal guidelines to maintain environmental integrity.
This connector operates from -40 °C to 100 °C and offers 500-hour salt spray resistance. It also carries UL94 V0 flammability, RoHS, and REACH compliance, supporting reliability in demanding environments and through regulatory testing during system qualification.
Yes. The VGE1VS181911L is fire and smoke certified and designed for robust interconnections in safety-critical automation. Its aluminum shell, sealing gland backshell, and secure bayonet coupling provide reliable mating and environmental protection essential for critical control loops and safety circuits.
The connector carries UL94 V0 flammability certification, RoHS, REACH, and Fire & Smoke compliance, aligning with global regulatory requirements and customer specifications for harsh industrial applications.
The durable aluminum shell and sealing gland reduce corrosion-related maintenance and field faults, while the quick-mating bayonet design lowers installation time. Together, these factors shorten project timelines, lower downtime, and improve total cost of ownership in high-demand automation environments.