SHX34 Large Rubber-Molded Underwater Connectors, 7000 m, up to 250 A
7000 m rated · 2 to 10 contacts at 10–15 A · 1-contact 250 A power version
SHX33 Deep-Sea Rubber-Molded Underwater Connectors, 7000 m
7000 m rated · 3 to 16 contacts · Gigabit Ethernet version
SHX33 is our mid-size rubber-molded underwater connector. The vulcanized rubber body is molded to the cable, and bulkhead receptacles are stainless steel or brass. It is rated to 7000 m operating depth with 70 MPa pressure ratings both mated and unmated.
- Depth
- 7000 m
- Pressure rating
- 70 MPa mated and unmated
- Contacts
- 3 to 16
- Current rating
- 3–10 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
- One-piece vulcanized rubber body, molded directly to the cable — small, light and abrasion resistant
- Bulkhead receptacles in stainless steel or brass; locking sleeves in acetal (POM), brass or stainless steel
- Cable plugs, bulkhead receptacles and dummy plugs (protective caps) in pin or socket versions
- Wet-mateable: can be mated with water on the contact faces
- 13-contact version compatible with Gigabit Ethernet
- Custom contact counts, cable types and lengths on request
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Rated operating depth | 7000 m | |
| Pressure rating, unmated (open face) | 70 MPa | |
| Pressure rating, mated | 70 MPa |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | 3000 V | 3 to 8 contacts |
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | 2000 V | 10 to 12 contacts |
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | 1000 V | 13 to 16 contacts |
| Insulation resistance | ≥ 1000 MΩ | 500 VDC |
| Contact resistance | ≤ 10 mΩ | |
| Current rating | 10 A | 3 to 5 contacts |
| Current rating | 5 A | 8 to 10 contacts |
| Current rating | 3 A | 12 to 16 contacts |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 500 mating cycles | |
| Vibration | 10–500 Hz, 147 m/s² | Electrical interruption ≤ 1 μs |
| Shock | 100 g, half-sine, 11 ms | Electrical interruption ≤ 1 μs |
| Operating temperature | −40 to +60 °C | |
| Salt spray | 500 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 code | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SHX33L | Cable plug | 0.5 m cable as standard; other lengths on request |
| SHX33H | Bulkhead receptacle | Stainless steel or brass |
| SHX33D | Dummy plug (protective cap) |
How to order
SHX33 [type] – [contacts] [pin/socket] [shell] [locking sleeve] [sleeve material] ([cable length])
Example: SHX33H–4JBM — Bulkhead receptacle, 4 pin contacts, stainless-steel shell, male-thread locking sleeve
| Code segment | Options |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Contacts | |
| Contact type | |
| Receptacle shell | |
| Locking sleeve | |
| Sleeve material | |
| Cable length |
The 3, 4, 5 and 8-contact versions have the same outside diameter as the 10, 12, 13 and 16-contact versions, but different mounting dimensions.
Contact counts and terminations
Standard contact counts
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 12
- 13
- 16
Typical applications
- ROVs and AUVs
- Seafloor observation networks and ocean instruments
- Subsea power distribution
- Underwater lighting and cameras
- Towed sensor arrays
- Offshore oil and gas equipment
- Current meters and oceanographic sensors
Frequently asked questions
What does 7000 m / 70 MPa mean for SHX33?
SHX33 is rated to 7000 m operating depth. The pressure rating is 70 MPa both unmated (open face) and mated.
Is SHX33 wet-mateable?
Wet-mateable means the connector can be mated and unmated with water on the contact faces, for example on deck or at the surface. If you need to mate or unmate at depth, tell us the depth and conditions and we will review it for your project.
Can you supply SHX33 as a cable assembly?
Yes. Cable plugs are molded to the cable; the standard length is 0.5 m and other lengths are made to order.
Is there a data version?
The 13-contact SHX33 is compatible with Gigabit Ethernet.
Selection guides
Related series
SHX35 Small Rubber-Molded Underwater Connectors, 7000 m
7000 m rated · 2 to 8 contacts · compact size
GDM Optical-Electrical Hybrid Underwater Connectors
Power + 4 optical fibers · 4.5 MPa mated · single-mode or multimode
From sample to production
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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.
Your approval
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Series production
Production follows the approved sample configuration, with machining, molding, plating and assembly in our own Shenyang factory.
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