TE Connectivity has announced the roll out of its DEUTSCH 38999 series IV metal protective connector covers that provide “aerospace and defense customers an alternative to more expensive commercial versions,” Aerospace Manufacturing and Design reported.

This product is one of the first MIL-SPEC protective covers “qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series IV, D38999/32 and D38999/33 slash sheets”.

This rollout emphasizes TE Connectivity’s leading position in production of sensors and connectivity.

These metal protective connector covers “help protect connectors in their unmated condition from debris and fluids like rain, sand, jet fuels, hydraulic fluids, dust and other substances that can damage the connector”. They are available in 5 plating configurations and 8 shell sizes, and provide a rugged, lightweight method of making environmentally sealed conditions for the connector.

“Because we are offering these covers through our channel partners, customers can purchase them in smaller quantities and expect shorter lead times,” said Scott Miller, product manager for TE’s Aerospace, Defense and Marine division.

The DEUTSCH 38999 series protective connector covers are qualified to MIL-DTL-38999 Series IV, D38999/32 and D38999/33 slash sheets; and were made for military and commercial avionics systems, ground vehicles, radar systems and missile launch platforms, and other applications.

More information about the TE’s DEUTSCH 38999 series IV metal protective connector covers can be found here.