Backshells

Amphenol Pcd offers connector backshells that are RoHS-compliant and qualified to AS85049 specification. The backshells provide strain relief, environmental sealing, and EMI/RFI shielding at the termination of virtually any connector.

These backshells are available in both military (MIL) specification and commercial types for most any application and meet the SAE AS85049 standard. The base material is constructed of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, brass, or composite, complemented by a variety of finishes. Most Amphenol Pcd backshells meet or exceed RoHS and REACH compliant standards.

Adding to the versatility of these products is the variety of configuration options available. Offered in straight, 90-degree and 45-degree profiles, the backshells accommodate most of the cable routing requirements in today’s interconnect market.

Because of their rugged construction and versatility, Amphenol Pcd’s backshells are widely used in the military-aerospace and industrial markets. Applications include shipbuilding, commercial aircraft, military airframe, avionics, missile defense, military ground vehicles, lighting, and instrumentation.

Learn more about our Amphenol Pcd QPL’d backshells and non-QPL’d backshells (catalog 1 and catalog 2).