Description
GX16 8-Pin Male & Female Metal Aviator Panel Connector Set
Product Overview
The GX16 8-Pin Aviator Connector Set is a rugged, industrial-grade metal plug and socket pair engineered to establish secure, high-density power, grounding, and multi-channel signal 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 extra high-density wiring configurations such as complex synchronous communication buses, multi-axis sensory arrays, and multi-rail logic networks. 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 despite the ultra-compact layout of its eight pins.
Key Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model / Series | GX16 (16mm Diameter Series) |
| Pin Count (Poles) | 8 Pins |
| Connector Configuration | Set Includes: 1x Male Panel Mount Socket + 1x Female Inline Plug |
| Coupling Mechanism | Threaded M16 Locking Ring |
| Mounting Cutout Diameter | 16.0mm ($0.630\text{ inch}$) |
| Termination Style | Internal Wire Solder Cups |
| Shell Material | Zinc Alloy with Rugged Nickel Plating |
| Contact Material | High-Conductivity Brass, Silver-Plated |
| Insulation Core | Rigid Bakelite / PPS (UL 94V-0 High Dielectric) |
| Rated Voltage | 125V AC/DC Max |
| Rated Current | 4A Max (Per Pin) |
| Contact Resistance | $\le 0.005\,\Omega$ ($5\,\text{m}\Omega$) |
| Insulation Resistance | $\ge 1500\,\text{M}\Omega$ at 500V DC |
| Wire Gauge Compatibility | Up to 20 AWG to 28 AWG (Fine solder cup size optimized) |
Application Layouts
The preferred, secure locking interface for maximum density signal routing, data buses, and multi-sensor junctions:
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High-Density Control & Communication Lines: Perfect for routing complex parallel data streams, multi-wire serial protocols, or combinations of signal and low-current power lines through a single panel breakout.
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Multi-Axis CNC Motion Hardware: Ideal for connecting complex hybrid machinery components, such as multi-axis stepper controls or servo motors that require simultaneous routing for power phases, limits, and home switches.
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Advanced Robotic Sensory Clusters: Safely managing extensive telemetry loops, including high-density feedback lines from encoders, ultrasonic sensors, and arrays of micro-switches back to a central enclosure.
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DIY Hardware Prototyping Benches: Providing an easily swappable, wear-resistant umbilical connection node for modular electronic test jigs, high-density distribution units, and external automation boxes.

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