Mission Critical Shorting Caps

Precision Connector Accessories for Aerospace and Defense

Comprehensive Solutions for Circular Connectors

Series 34 Shorting Cap
Compaero offers a wide range of high-quality connector accessories designed for the aerospace and defense industries. Their catalog showcases various series of products, including shorting caps, backshells, and cable clamps. With a focus on precision and reliability, Compaero provides accessories compatible with multiple connector interfaces, such as MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-26482, and MIL-DTL-38999. The company’s products feature diverse material and finish options, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments.
Customization is at the forefront of Compaero’s offerings, with multiple coupling ring options available, including self-locking, safety wire holes, and wrench flats. The catalog provides detailed specifications, part numbering systems, and torque information to assist customers in selecting the right accessories for their applications. With a commitment to quality and a comprehensive product line, Compaero has been supporting the aerospace and defense industry since 1989, offering reliable solutions for circular connector needs.

Materials

Component Material Descriptions

Compaero offers shorting caps and termination solutions for virtually all known connector interfaces. The variants in the chart represent our standard lines, available across all product categories. For connector interface options not shown, including custom shorting cap designs, please contact your local sales representative.

Shorting Caps Connector Interface Chart

Connector Interface Codes

Standard Circular Interfaces

Compaero offers Series 34 Shorting Caps for use at the rear of shorting plugs, special test connectors, fiber optic loopbacks, and other applications. These caps are available for virtually all known connector interfaces, with the variants in the chart representing our standard lines. A variety of lanyard options are available. For connector interface options not shown or to discuss custom Series 34 Shorting Cap designs, please contact your local sales representative. Our Series 34 Shorting Caps are comparable to Glenair Series 340-001 and 340-002.

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Material

Plating Options

All Compaero Shorting Caps are available in a wide selection of material and plating combinations, from heavy duty marine applications to lightweight aerospace solutions, there is an option for almost any situation.

Material Plating Chart

Coupling Ring

Options

Shorting Caps Coupling Ring Options

Recommended

Torque Values

The figures below are provided to assist operators already trained in the installation of shorting caps and related connector accessories. They identify the recommended torque values to be used when installing shorting caps onto circular electrical connectors, ensuring consistent and controlled tightening. These guidelines apply to our various shorting cap models across different connector interfaces. For any questions about shorting cap installation or for further instructions, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Shorting Caps Connector Torque Chart
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