Turbo (TICS) specialize in the precision manufacture and supply of connector backshells, protective covers and related accessories for Military, Aerospace and Industrial applications.

As well as providing standard backshells for 5015, 26482 and D38999 style connectors, they are able to create custom solutions for many other styles and applications.

Together with REC’s expertise we can provide the perfect backshell solution for you, whether it’s a new design or a replacement of an existing manufacturer such as Glenair, Polamco, Amphenol or any other.

Please see some examples below. These are available with direct coupling (one piece) or spin coupling designs, with the option of self-locking (detented or non-detended).

MATERIALS AND FINISHES

  • Cadmium olive drab
  • Electroless nickel
  • Black zinc nickel
  • Black zinc cobalt
  • Green zinc cobalt
  • Black anodized

STANDARD STYLES

  • 21 – banding adapter
  • 31 – memory ring adapter
  • 41 – O ring sealed heat shrink boot adapter
  • 51 –  shield sock boot adapter
  • 61 – EMI/RFI lamb base thread adpater
  • 110-01 – submersible cable clamp

and more!

CONNECTOR INTERFACES

  • MIL-DTL-38999 SERIES III & IV
  • MIL-DTL-38999 SERIES I & II
  • MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES II
  • AS 50151 CRIMP
  • MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES I & III

Series examples

SPRING OR BAND ADAPTER

SERIES 21

– Choice of constant force spring or band-it strap (M85049/128-xx) to terminate the braid to the backshell
– This is the most popular shielded adapter for D38999 connectors
– It also has a lip, which allows for the addition of a heat shrink boot
– Provides strain relief, environmental protection and EMI/RFI shielding
– Equivalent to M85049/82 to /90 or Polamco 91 series

BRAID TRAP ADAPTER

SERIES 61

– also known as a lamp base thread adapter
– No tools are needed. The nut tightens onto the braid to achieve shielding
– Equivalent to Polamco 95 series

HEAT SHRINK BOOT ADAPTER

SERIES 41

– Provides strain relief and environmental protection
– Equivalent to Polamco 97 series, or mil M85049/60/62/69