A long shot maybe

[EddieM]

Ok, so this might win award for vaguest post of the year, but here goes.

I'm looking for an electronic socket and plug pair. The characteristics should be thus or similar.

Must have 18 pins or more.
Must be less than 13mm in diameter, if circular.
Must be waterproof
Socket and plug must be as small in length as possible.

Won't carry more than 3-5v DC and less than 0.5 amps.

Any ideas?

 

[JohnW2]

Must have 18 pins or more. ... Must be less than 13mm in diameter, if circular. ... Must be waterproof.

As you say, I think you're pushing your luck. Up to 8 or 9 pins would probably be achievable, perhaps even within your size (and waterproof) requirements, but beyond that is stretching things.

I did find (this 19-pin one) on eBay but (a) it's seemingly a plug with no socket, (b) dimensions are not given, (c) quite probably not very waterproof and, perhaps most importantly, (d) the price is £81.39 (but cheaper 'in quantity'!!)

Kind Regards, John

 

[securespark]

Tried RS?

 

[winston1]

D type plugs and sockets with self amalgamating tape to waterproof.

 

[Robin0577]

If anyone makes such a thing it'll most likely be Lemo. Although the nearest match I've found so far is the 2T series at 15mm diameter. Lemo stuff is not cheap. They are very helpful with technical information on the phone though. https://www.lemo.com/catalog/ROW/UK_English/unipole_multipole.pdf

 

[Deryck Tintagel]

Bulgin Bucaneer series from RS. IP65 / 68 rated when mated. Reasonably priced but not within the sizes you need. 26 x 68mm

 

[EddieM]

Hmm, it's tricky, but MIL DIN's are looking possible (bit pricey though)

 

[RF Lighting]

Mil spec connectors

 

[EddieM]

Mil spec connectors

Yeah, looking most likely.

 

[RF Lighting]

Also have a look at VDM connectors, although they may be a bit too bulky for what you require.

What level of IP rating are you looking for?

https://www.vdctrading.com/shop/connectors/audio-multipin-connectors/van-damme-vdm/

 

[mattylad]

and what budget?

 

[RF Lighting]

Another option may be ILME connectors which have a better IP rating but are much bulkier

 

[EddieM]

Also have a look at VDM connectors, although they may be a bit too bulky for what you require.

What level of IP rating are you looking for?

https://www.vdctrading.com/shop/connectors/audio-multipin-connectors/van-damme-vdm/

IP55 probably suffice.

 

[EddieM]

and what budget?

It's one connector, hopefully less than 50 sheets.

 

[mattylad]

Samtec make many multipole type connectors that may fit the bill but:
why that diameter?

What size can it be if not circular? and why circular?
If you can expand to 22mm then range this will possibly fit:
https://www.toby.co.uk/signal-to-bo...rcular-panel-assembly-receptacle-22-mm-shell/

Do you want "waterproof" as in can be left submerged or water reisistant as in protection from the outside weather but not submerged?