Hermetically Sealed Connectors for Vacuum Applications
INTE-AUTO hermetic connectors provide reliable sealed electrical connections for vacuum, pressure, and sealed equipment. Available as hermetic plugs and receptacles with 2 to 32 contacts, our solutions combine epoxy sealing, IP67/IP68 protection, and multiple configurations for demanding environments.
Hermetic Connector Solutions for Vacuum and Sealed Equipment
INTE-AUTO provides hermetic connectors designed for applications where gas leakage, vacuum conditions, pressure differences, and environmental sealing must be considered. Our hermetic connector portfolio includes plugs and panel-mount receptacles in multiple shell sizes and contact configurations, with 2 to 32 contacts and male or female contact options available.
Unlike standard waterproof connectors that primarily protect against external water and solid ingress, hermetic connectors are designed to provide an additional sealing barrier against gas leakage. INTE-AUTO uses epoxy/potting sealing solutions, with rear-side potting available for hermetic plugs and sealed contact interfaces for hermetic receptacles.
Selected configurations provide IP67/IP68 protection. Leak rate, pressure requirements, contact configuration, shell material, and other specifications can also be customized according to the application.
Hermetic Connector Types
Hermetic Plugs
INTE-AUTO hermetic plugs use epoxy potting around the cable termination and rear side of the connector to provide an additional sealing barrier. Multiple contact configurations and cable options are available for vacuum, pressure-related, and sealed equipment applications.
Hermetic Receptacles
INTE-AUTO hermetic receptacles provide a sealed panel interface for electrical connections through equipment housings and enclosures. Epoxy/potting sealing is used to help control gas leakage through the connector interface, with multiple shell sizes and 2 to 32-contact configurations available.
Panel-mount configurations can be customized according to vacuum, pressure, contact, shell material, and equipment installation requirements.
Hermetic Connectors vs. Waterproof Connectors
Hermetic sealing and waterproof protection address different environmental requirements. A connector with a high IP rating is not necessarily a hermetic connector.
Waterproof Connectors
Waterproof connectors primarily prevent water, moisture, dust, and other external contaminants from entering the connector interface. Their environmental protection is normally specified using an IP rating.
Hermetic Connectors
Hermetic connectors are designed to limit gas leakage through the connector or equipment interface, making hermeticity particularly important in vacuum systems, pressurized equipment, sealed enclosures, and other applications where pressure differences exist.
INTE-AUTO Solution
INTE-AUTO hermetic connectors combine epoxy/potting sealing with IP67/IP68 protection in selected configurations, providing solutions where both environmental ingress protection and gas leakage control need to be considered.
Hermetic Sealing
Epoxy-Sealed Hermetic Connector Design
INTE-AUTO uses epoxy/potting technology to create a sealing barrier around the connector contact or cable termination area. For hermetic plugs, sealing is primarily applied around the cable termination and rear side. For hermetic receptacles, epoxy sealing helps provide a sealed electrical interface through the equipment panel.
Different adhesive materials and sealing configurations can be selected according to the connector design and application requirements.
Adhesive Options
Sealing Adhesive Options
Transparent Adhesive – Code T
Transparent sealing adhesive allows the pin marking line to remain visible, making contact identification easier during assembly and inspection.
White Adhesive – Code W
White sealing adhesive provides a clean sealed contact interface. The pin marking line is not visible after sealing.
Black Adhesive – Code N
Black sealing adhesive provides a dark sealed contact interface. The pin marking line is not visible after sealing.
Need a Hermetic Connector for Your Application?
Send INTE-AUTO your existing connector part number, drawing, required leak rate, pressure or vacuum conditions, contact configuration, and installation requirements. Our engineers will help evaluate the appropriate hermetic connector solution for your equipment.
Hermetic Connector Applications
Provides sealed electrical connections through vacuum chambers and equipment housings where gas leakage through the connector interface must be controlled.
Suitable for equipment operating with pressure differences where electrical connections must pass through a sealed enclosure or panel.
Provides reliable sealed electrical interfaces for specialized test systems, environmental test equipment, and instruments operating under controlled pressure or vacuum conditions.
Suitable for sealed sensor systems requiring electrical connections between internal sensing components and external control or measurement equipment.
Provides electrical connections through sealed equipment housings while helping maintain the environmental separation between internal and external conditions.
Suitable for selected aerospace and defense equipment requiring compact electrical connections and customized sealing performance for demanding operating environments.
Hermetic Connector Features
Epoxy/potting sealing creates an additional barrier around the contact or cable termination area to help control gas leakage in vacuum, pressure-related, and sealed equipment.
Selected connector configurations provide IP67/IP68 environmental protection for applications where water and dust ingress must also be considered.
Hermetic plugs and receptacles are available with 2 to 32 contacts and male or female contact configurations to meet different electrical connection requirements.
Leak rate, pressure requirements, contact configuration, shell material, sealing adhesive, and other specifications can be customized according to the application.
Hermetic Connectors - The Ultimate FAQ Guide
A hermetic connector is designed to limit gas leakage through an electrical connection or equipment interface. It is typically used when electrical signals or power need to pass through a sealed enclosure while maintaining controlled internal conditions.
Hermetic connectors are suitable for vacuum systems, pressurized equipment, sealed enclosures, and other applications where gas leakage needs to be controlled.
Waterproof connectors primarily protect against water, dust, and other external contaminants, with protection commonly defined by an IP rating.
Hermetic connectors focus on limiting gas leakage through the connector or sealed interface. Therefore, an IP67 or IP68 connector is not automatically hermetic. For vacuum or pressure applications, hermetic performance should be evaluated separately from the IP rating.
Yes. INTE-AUTO provides both hermetic plugs and hermetic receptacles.
Hermetic plugs primarily use epoxy potting around the cable termination and rear side to create an additional sealing barrier. Hermetic receptacles provide a sealed panel interface using epoxy/potting around the contact area to help control leakage through the equipment panel.
INTE-AUTO hermetic connectors are available in 0B, 1B, 2B, 3B, and F Series, with 2 to 32 contacts and male or female contact configurations available.
Different shell sizes and connector configurations can be selected according to the required electrical connection, mating interface, installation space, and equipment design.
Yes. INTE-AUTO provides hermetic connector solutions for vacuum applications.
The appropriate connector and sealing configuration should be selected according to the vacuum conditions, required leak rate, number of contacts, electrical requirements, and equipment interface. Providing these operating conditions allows us to evaluate the appropriate hermetic connector solution.
Yes. INTE-AUTO hermetic connectors can be customized according to pressure requirements.
When requesting a customized solution, provide the operating pressure, pressure differential, required leak rate, operating environment, and connector requirements so that the appropriate sealing configuration can be evaluated.
The required leak rate depends on the application, vacuum or pressure conditions, allowable gas leakage, and sealing requirements.
When requesting a hermetic connector, provide your required leak rate together with the operating pressure or vacuum conditions. INTE-AUTO can evaluate the sealing solution according to the specific application requirements.
Selected INTE-AUTO hermetic connector configurations provide IP67 or IP68 protection, depending on the connector design and configuration.
IP rating and hermetic performance should be evaluated separately. IP67/IP68 describes protection against environmental ingress such as water and dust, while hermeticity relates to controlling gas leakage through the connector or sealed interface.
INTE-AUTO offers three sealing adhesive options: transparent (T), white (W), and black (N).
Transparent adhesive allows the pin marking line to remain visible after sealing. With white or black adhesive, the pin marking line is not visible. The appropriate adhesive can be selected according to the connector configuration, sealing requirements, and appearance requirements.
Yes. INTE-AUTO provides hermetic connector configurations that can mate with and replace the corresponding original connectors when the series, shell size, contact arrangement, and mating interface are correctly matched.
Send us the original part number, connector photos, drawing, or mating connector information. Our engineers can help identify the corresponding INTE-AUTO model and confirm the required hermetic configuration.
To help us select or customize the correct hermetic connector, please provide:
- Original connector part number, if available
- Hermetic plug or receptacle
- Number of contacts
- Male or female contacts
- Required leak rate
- Vacuum conditions
- Pressure requirements
- Operating temperature
- Electrical requirements
- Shell material requirements
- Cable specifications
- Panel and installation requirements
- Connector drawing or photos
- Required quantity
If some parameters have not yet been determined, send us your application, operating environment, existing connector information, and sealing requirements. Our engineers can help identify which specifications need to be confirmed before recommending a hermetic connector solution.
