Deutsch Sealing Plugs
For Use With Deutsch Connectors
Deutsch Sealing Plugs
In situations where the harness design requires that not all of the plug or socket cavities are being used, inserting sealing plugs into the empty cavities maintains the weather resistance characteristics of the finished assembly. Sealing Plugs can be used in place of either solid or stamped and formed contacts, and are available in sizes to fit all Deutsch connector series and connection accessories. Sealing plugs will fit in both plug and socket cavities, and you need one for each unwired cavity in your assembly.
Deutsch Keying Pins
Keying pins are solid plastic rods used to prevent mis-mating of like connectors in close proximity. Applicable Deutsch product lines include HD10, HD30, HDP20, DT, and DTM Series. Keying pins are inserted into the retention fingers of an empty socket cavity. Once installed, the keying pin blocks a mating contact pin from being inserted. The contact pin will be blocked before the coupling device mates the connectors, preventing the mis-mating of like connectors. Proper usage requires that the corresponding mating pin be omitted and a sealing plug is inserted in the rear cavity of the mating connector. Individual applications will vary, and testing should be done to determine the best pattern arrangement to prevent improper connector mating.
How To Install A Sealing Plug
- Holding the sealing plug with the large diameter end away from the connector, gently apply downward pressure to force the sealing plug into the cavity.
- With perpendicular motion, apply downward pressure to the large diameter end of the sealing plug.
- Apply pressure until the sealing plug is force to stop by contact with the rear grommet.
- Visually inspect the sealing plug to confirm it is flush with the cavity opening
Rounded
FLEXO® Rounded is a premium process where FLEXO® products are rounded for improved aesthetics, spring, and installation time.
FLEXO® Rounded can retain its form for the lifetime of the product. It is commonly used in both retail and medical applications.
Notice: Longer lengths of product may lose some of its shape when applied to or shipped on a spool. Adding the Rounded option may increase the processing time of your order by up to 48 hours.