GX16-3 Pole Metal Male Female Panel Connector

Description

GX16 3-Pin Male & Female Metal Aviator Panel Connector Set

Product Overview

The GX16 3-Pin Aviator Connector Set is a rugged, industrial-grade metal plug and socket pair engineered to establish secure, high-integrity power, grounding, and data links in demanding hardware environments. Widely known as an “aviation connector,” this heavy-duty pair utilizes a standard 16mm panel mounting diameter and features a threaded coupling collar that creates an absolute mechanical lock, preventing accidental disconnects from severe cable tugs, equipment vibration, or physical shock.

This matched set includes a male chassis-mount socket and a female inline cable plug, optimized for routing standard AC or DC layouts requiring a dedicated safety ground line ($V+$, $V-$, and $GND$), as well as balanced 3-wire sensor arrays. Built with high-conductivity silver-plated brass pins enclosed in a solid, nickel-plated zinc alloy shell, it delivers outstanding grounding, excellent EMI shielding, and long-lasting mechanical durability.

Key Features

• Threaded Twist-Lock Coupling: Outfitted with a threaded metal locking ring on the female plug that screws securely onto the male panel socket, guaranteeing a vibration-proof connection.

• Solid 16mm Panel Mount Chassis: The male socket features a flanged, hex-nut surface mount design that locks firmly into standard 16mm ($0.63\text{ inch}$) chassis cutouts without rotating.

• Premium Zinc Alloy Shell: Constructed from heavy-duty machined zinc alloy with anti-corrosive nickel plating, providing rugged physical protection and excellent electrical shielding against external EMI.

• Integrated Cable Strain Relief: The female inline plug is equipped with a clamp tail and dual-screw collar at the cable exit point, compressing the wire jacket uniformly to protect internal solder joints from pulling stress.

• Indexed Internal Alignment: Engineered with a distinct internal keyway slot to ensure the male and female pins align perfectly every time, entirely preventing incorrect orientation or cross-pin shorts.

Technical Specifications

Application Layouts

The preferred, secure locking interface for industrial automation, 3-wire sensors, and grounded power paths:

• Grounded AC/DC Power Inputs: Ideal for routing low-power electrical feeds requiring dedicated Positive ($V+$), Negative ($V-$), and chassis Ground ($GND$) lines cleanly into an enclosure.

• 3-Wire Sensor & Telemetry Arrays: Perfect for setting up high-reliability connections for field instrumentation, including digital encoders, temperature probes, and proximity sensors requiring $VCC$, $GND$, and a $Signal$ return.

• Industrial CNC & Automation Gear: Widely implemented to connect stepper motors, limit switch configurations, and high-vibration control panel nodes on 3D printers, laser engravers, and desktop CNC systems.

• DIY Hardware Prototyping Benches: Providing an easily swappable, wear-resistant umbilical connection node for modular electronic test jigs, external battery boxes, and custom power supply arrays.