SHX30 rectangular rubber-molded underwater connector with cable

SHX30 Rectangular Rubber-Molded Underwater Connectors, 7000 m

7000 m rated · rectangular · straight or right-angle

SHX30 is the rectangular member of our rubber-molded underwater connector family, for compact sensors where a round connector does not fit. It shares the 7000 m depth rating and 70 MPa mated and unmated pressure ratings of SHX33/34/35, in straight or right-angle versions.

Depth
7000 m
Pressure rating
70 MPa mated and unmated
Contacts
2 to 8
Current rating
5–10 A
Temperature
−40 to +60 °C

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Key features

  • Rated to 7000 m operating depth; 70 MPa pressure rating mated and unmated
  • Rectangular rubber-molded body, straight or right-angle
  • Molded to the cable in your length
  • Wet-mateable: can be mated with water on the contact faces
  • Custom contact counts, cable types and lengths on request

Specifications

Pressure and depth
ParameterValueCondition
Rated operating depth7000 m
Pressure rating, unmated (open face)70 MPa
Pressure rating, mated70 MPa
Electrical
ParameterValueCondition
Dielectric withstanding voltage1000 V
Insulation resistance≥ 1000 MΩ500 VDC
Contact resistance≤ 10 mΩ
Current rating10 A2 to 4 contacts
Current rating5 A5 to 8 contacts
Mechanical and environmental
ParameterValueCondition
Durability500 mating cycles
Vibration10–500 Hz, 147 m/s²Electrical interruption ≤ 1 μs
Shock100 g, half-sine, 11 msElectrical interruption ≤ 1 μs
Operating temperature−40 to +60 °C
Salt spray500 h

Parameters not listed above — for example vibration level, leak rate or other environmental tests — can be tested to your requirements, including third-party testing.

Versions

Series codeVersionNotes
SHX30/ZStraight
SHX30/WRight-angle

How to order

SHX30 /[form] – [contacts] [contact] ([cable length])

Example: SHX30/Z–4P — Straight, 4 pin contacts, 0.5 m cable

Code segmentOptions
Form
  • Z Straight
  • W Right-angle
Contacts
  • 2 – 8 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Contact
  • S Socket
  • P Pin
Cable length
  • (none) 0.5 m
  • (n) Length in meters

Contact counts and terminations

Standard contact counts

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Terminations

  • Molded to cable

Typical applications

  • Compact subsea sensors
  • ROV and AUV instruments
  • Ocean observation equipment

Frequently asked questions

Can SHX30 be mated underwater?

SHX30 can be mated with water droplets on the contact faces. If you need to mate or unmate while submerged, tell us the depth and conditions and we will review it for your project.

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From sample to production

  1. Send your requirements

    Part number, drawing, pin-out or a short description of your application.

  2. Configuration and quote

    Our engineers match the configuration and reply with a drawing and quotation.

  3. Samples

    Samples are built to order. The minimum order quantity is 10 pieces, and samples and production orders each take 4–8 weeks. Third-party testing to your specification is available on request.

  4. Your approval

    You test the samples in your own equipment and approve them.

  5. Series production

    Production follows the approved sample configuration, with machining, molding, plating and assembly in our own Shenyang factory.

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