[Milsurplus] MS Connector Shell color

[Tom Norris]

(replied to John yesterday, but an expanded FYI for the list)

MS/type 97 connectors are currently available in both the
plain matte finish and the OD chromate finish, I've gotten some
of both recently. You need to specify color when ordering as the
OD color is generally the default (from my disstributor)unless clear
is specified.

The Newark catalog gives further info. Your local distributor
or Blufeather.com should be able to help as well as assist in finding
a solder-cup version of  those particular connectors (unless you
already have the crimp tool).

I recently bought some Cannon brand (versus Amphenol) Type 97
connectors that were indeed aluminum, both backshell and body.

Tom NU4G

>
>In a message dated 8/20/2004 10:02:07 PM Central Daylight Time, jfor at quik.com
>writes:
>>  Does anyone know when MS connectors changed from aluminum to the current OD
>  > finish?