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Available with or without IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection, GradConn's coaxial cable assemblies are the perfect solution for wireless markets such as GSM, GPS & WiFi.
With the rise of IoT, Smart City & homes, Industry 4.0, advance telematics and much more, GradConn products play an increasingly important role across a variety of protocols and demanding applications.
100% tested for IP67, IP68 & IP69K Gradconn are the “go to” manufacturer for harsh environment reliability at a cost effective price.
Nautilus Isolated SMA and TNC assemblies are designed for applications requiring isolation across multiple RF channels as well as IP67 ingress protection.
Designed to withstand extremely harsh environments and high pressure/high temperature washdown, Nautilus cable assemblies with stainless steel SMA or TNC bulkhead connectors offer peak performance against corrosion.
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Secure MHF® 1LK Micro Connectors with Integrated Locking Mechanism for Use with IP67/IP68/IP69K SMA Coaxial Cable Assemblies
PCB mounted RF connectors are for applications where the comms module is not used or does not include an RF interface connector.
If your application also needs Ingress Protection, then our Nautilus SMA & TNC Jack products are ideal.
Click below to view our IP rated and MMCX options:
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View detailed specifications on our range of coaxial cables. See Cable Spec Sheet
Find out the minimum and maximum torque forces for the SMA, TNC, BNC and N interfaces.
The recommended torque force is for guidance only. The actual torque force needs to be checked and finalised by the customer based on their actual working application.
| Bulkhead Thread Mounting Torque | Connector | Material | Torque Min in-lbs | Torque Max in-lbs |
| 1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A | SMA | Brass | 7 | 10 |
| 1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A | SMA | Stainless Steel | 12 | 15 |
| 3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A | Isolated SMA | Brass | 16 | 20 |
| 1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A | TNC | Brass | 20 | 25 |
| 1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A | TNC | Stainless Steel | 25 | 30 |
| 1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A | Isolated TNC | Brass | 20 | 25 |
| 3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A | BNC Front Mount | Brass | 16 | 20 |
| 1/2 - 28 UNEF - 2A | BNC Rear Mount | Brass | 20 | 25 |
| 5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A | N | Brass | 30 | 35 |
Notes
| Coupling Nut Thread Size | Connector | Material | Torque Min in-lbs | Torque Max in-lbs |
| 1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A | SMA | Brass | 4 | 6 |
| 1/4 - 36 UNS - 2A | SMA | Stainless Steel | 8 | 10 |
| 7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A | TNC | Brass | 8 | 10 |
| 7/16 - 28 UNEF - 2A | TNC | Stainless Steel | 10 | 13 |
| 5/8 - 24 UNEF - 2A | N | Brass | 8 | 10 |
View our video guides to see the key differences and advantages between the two mount styles.
The difference between standard and reverse polarity RF connectors is small and subtle, but of utmost importance when it comes to your design. Watch the video below to learn how to tell them apart.
Are Hirose U.FL and I-PEX® MHF® connectors compatible and intermateable? The answer is Yes. If you want to learn about all the details, read to our article here: MHF® - U.FL
Details on IP testing for the dust and waterproof Nautilus cable assemblies can be found here.
Nautilus Coaxial Connectors are tested to the following specifications:
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We've captured some of our tests on video, view them here.
Our SMA Nautilus connectors are subjected to extended life testing for extra extra piece of mind, here's all the details. See EES Testing
Our Stainless Steel bodied Nautilus connectors have an EPDM O-Ring option for protection in corrosive environments, find out more on the material data sheet. See Material Data Sheet
Our Nautilus connectors are protected with a Silicone rubber O-Ring, find out more on the material data sheet. See Material Data Sheet
Our customer support are available to answer any questions you may have.
