Sealing Categories

Selecting the right connector for an application is an important and challenging process, even more so when the application involves sealing the connector against various environmental conditions.

The degree of protection needed defines the sealing technique to use. There are various degrees of sealing protection available for connectors, these can be broadly classified into two groups:

• External sealing, achieved through a protective device such as a flexible boot,
• Internal sealing, utilizing some combination of o-rings or potting material.

The degree of protection needed defines the sealing technique to use. There are various degrees of sealing protection available for connectors, these can be broadly classified into two groups:

• External sealing, achieved through a protective device such as a flexible boot,
• Internal sealing, utilizing some combination of o-rings or potting material.