Today, thanks to an exclusive ceramic sealing process developed by Souriau’s US subsidiary, PA&E, SOURIAU offers the only lightweight, truly hermetic fibre optic feedthru, extending the conventional uses of fibre optics to applications that require fibre optic performance and a high level of hermeticity such as space and aviation applications (embedded control-command data transfer, tank filling and level monitoring) and scientific applications (particle accelerators).

Souriau’s new range of 38999 series III connectors, plated with RoHS-compliant black zinc nickel, has just received a Qualified Product Listing (QPL) from the US defence organization, the DSCC (Defense Supply Center Columbus). The result of more than 10 years of zinc nickel plate experience of the Souriau team, this plate is the only RoHS-compliant alternative to cadmium available to date. All the connectors in the range, including series III inserts and cases, are now available in a black zinc nickel version.

UTS In-Line is a connector that is designed to expand or repair links, and which assures a level of dynamic airtight sealing to IP68 or IP69K. It is an ideal solution for demanding applications such as robotics, off-road, road signage and railway signaling. The screw contact termination variant makes it the ideal companion for installation engineers.