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Series A1

EMCA’s Series A1 backshells offer environmental protection and cable strain relief for MIL-spec connector assemblies in harsh environments. Available in straight and 90° configurations, Series A1 supports Pattern 105 and 603 layouts with a choice of band termination / constant force spring (CFS) or single cone designs. These backshells provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for interconnect systems requiring environmental sealing and EMI mitigation in aerospace, defense, and rugged industrial applications.

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A1 Straight Band CFS Green Zinc Cobalt
A1 90° Band CFS Hybrid Black
A1 Straight Band CFS Hybrid Green

Key features

  • Aerospace and Defence Approved. EN / AS 9100, ISO 9001
  • Direct replacement for parts from manufacturers like Amphenol, Glenair, TE
  • Available in a wide range of finishes including EMCA hybrid finishes

How to order:  A17 – Band / CFS Backshells*

A17-529
A17-530
6 U 10
Basic part number
Shell size code
ARefer to table A for the required Shell Size code
Material and plating code
CRefer to table C for the required Shell Finish code
Cable entry size
BRefer to table B for the required Shell Entry Size code

* Please refer to datasheets for all other backshell types.
All dimensions in mm (inch) unless specified otherwise.

Table A: Shell Size

Shell Size Shell Size Code
08 (A) 1
10 (B) 2
12 (C) 3
14 (D) 4
16 (E) 5
18 (F) 6
20 (G) 7
22 (H) 8
24 (J) 9

Table B: Cable Entry Size

Entry Size Code ØD2 min. ØD3 max.
03 4.7 (0.185) 13.9 (0.547)
04 6.3 (0.248) 13.9 (0.547)
05 7.9 (0.311) 15.5 (0.610)
06 9.5 (0.374) 17.2 (0.677)
07 11.1 (0.437) 18.7 (0.736)
08 12.7 (0.500) 20.3 (0.799)
09 14.2 (0.559) 21.9 (0.862)
10 15.8 (0.622) 23.5 (0.925)
11 17.4 (0.685) 25.1 (0.988)
12 19.0 (0.748) 26.7 (1.051)
13 20.6 (0.8115) 25.1 (0.988)
14 22.2 (0.874) 29.9 (1.177)
15 23.8 (0.937) 31.5 (1.240)
16 25.4 (1.000) 33.1 (1.303)
17 27.0 (1.063) 34.7 (1.366)
18 28.6 (1.126) 36.3 (1.429)
19 30.2 (1.189) 37.9 (1.492)
20 31.8 (1.252) 39.5 (1.555)
21 33.3 (1.311) 41.1 (1.618)
22 35.0 (1.378) 42.7 (1.681)
23 36.5 (1.437) 44.3 (1.744)
24 38.1 (1.500) 45.9 (1.807)

Table C: Material & Plating

Material & Plating Code Technical Design ROHS / REACH Complaint Electrically Conductive Salt Spray Resistance (MIL Spec) Salt Spray Resistance (VG Spec)
J Black Hybrid finish
  • Coupling ring: Al- alloy, black anodized.
  • Shell: Electroless nickel plating, exposed area is selective black coated.
  • Screen termination system has a very good electrical conductivity (electroless nickel).
  • All visible parts are black coloured in assembled condition.
  • Version *J* is intermateable with Cadmium-, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel-, and Zinc-Cobalt plated connectors.
Yes Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
U Olive drab Hybrid finish
  • Coupling ring: Al- alloy, olive drab anodized.
  • Shell: Electroless nickel plating, exposed area is selective olive drab coated.
  • Screen termination system has a very good electrical conductivity (electroless nickel).
  • All visible parts are olive drab coloured in assembled condition.
  • Version *U* is intermateable with Cadmium-, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel-, and Zinc-Cobalt plated connectors.
Yes Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
5 Electroless nickel
Base material: Al- alloy.
Yes Yes 48 hrs 48 hrs
2 Zinc-Nickel black
  • Coupling ring: Al- alloy, black anodized.
  • Shell: Zinc-Nickel black chromate over electroless nickel.
Yes Yes 500 hrs n.a.
6 Cadmium olive drab
  • Coupling ring: Al- alloy, olive drab anodized.
  • Shell: Al- alloy cadmium plated olive drab over electroless nickel.
No Yes 500 hrs 5 days cyclic
9 Marine Bronze
Material: CuAl10Ni5Fe4 (CW307G).
No additional plating.
Yes Yes n.a. n.a.
1 Stainless Steel / passivated
Yes Yes n.a. n.a.

Order Examples

A17-529-6 U 10

  • 90° Band / CFS Backshell
  • Size 18
  • Olive drab Hybrid finish
  • ØD2 = 15.8mm

A17-530-4 5 05

  • Straight Band / CFS Backshell
  • Size 14
  • Electroless nickel finish
  • ØD2 = 7.9mm
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