• MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector
  • MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector

MCBHRA8F pluggable wet cable right angle 8 pin micro marine Connector

MCBHRA8F 8-contact Micro Circular bulkhead wet-mate connector, female (sockets), 600 V DC/AC, 10 A per contact (max 50 A), 7,000 m depth, IP68, mates with MCIL8M.
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MCBHRA8F Micro Circular Bulkhead Connector — Overview

The MCBHRA8F is an 8-contact Micro Circular bulkhead subsea connector, female (sockets) face, wet-mateable and rated to 10 A per contact (50 A per connector) at 7,000 m working depth. It mounts through a standard 7/16-20 UNF-2A hull penetration and is supplied with colour-coded PTFE leads for direct splicing inside the housing.

8 Contacts 600 V AC/DC 10 A per Contact 7,000 m Depth 500+ Wet Matings IP68 / IP69 Right Angle

Key Design Features

  • Wet-mateable: mate and demate in seawater; each contact carries its own moulded O-ring seal, so a single seal failure does not flood the connector.
  • SubConn Compatible: identical face geometry, contact pitch and 7/16-20 UNF-2A thread, so it retrofits existing SubConn panels and harnesses without re-machining.
  • Gold-plated contacts: brass UNS-C36000 contacts hold contact resistance below 0.01 Ω across the full 500-cycle life.
  • 10 A per contact: rated current with a 50 A connector limit for the 8-contact shell.
  • Pressure qualified: 1,400 bar mated design depth, 800 bar open face, so the face survives handling and storage unmated.
  • Brass / 316L stainless steel body: matched to the housing material to avoid galvanic couples; brass, 316L stainless, titanium, anodised aluminium and PEEK are available across the range.
  • Right-angle exit: routes the leads sideways behind the panel where vertical clearance is not available.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
ModelMCBHRA8F
Contact count8 contacts
GenderFemale (sockets)
MountingBulkhead, right-angle (90° cable exit)
Rated voltage600 V DC/AC rms
Rated current10 A per contact (max. 50 A per connector)
Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
Operating depth7,000 m (700 bar / 10,000 psi)
Design depth (mated)1,400 bar / 20,300 psi (approx. 14,000 m)
Open face qualified800 bar / 11,600 psi
PEEK body variant300 bar / 4,350 psi
Operating temperature (water)-4 °C to +60 °C (+25 to +140 °F)
Operating temperature (air)-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 °C to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F)
Wet mating cycles> 500
Ingress protectionIP68 / IP69
Mounting thread7/16-20 UNF-2A
Hex flats20 mm

Materials

ParameterSpecification
Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
Bulkhead shellBrass / 316L stainless steel
ContactsGold-plated brass UNS-C36000 (pins and sockets)
O-ringsNitrile rubber
Locking sleevePOM or stainless steel
Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302
Location pinStainless steel AISI 303

Leads & Termination

ParameterSpecification
Bulkhead leads1 ft (30 cm) coloured PTFE leads, 18 AWG, 0.82 mm²
Wire colour code1 Black, 2 White, 3 Red, 4 Green, 5 Orange, 6 Blue, 7 White/black, 8 Red/black

Mating & Compatibility

ParameterSpecification
Mates withMCIL8M (in-line male)
Dummy connectorMCDC8M
InterchangeabilitySubConn Compatible — MCBH / MCIL / MCOM series; also interchangeable with SeaCon and Burton micro circular equivalents

Typical Applications

ROV payload hubs, camera plus full signal sets, small AUV sensor packages, hydrophone and array connections.

Notes for Selection

The 90° body routes the leads sideways behind the panel, saving the vertical clearance a straight bulkhead needs. Eight contacts in the compact right-angle shell give the highest channel density of the RA series, with a 50 A connector limit.

Custom configurations available Shell material (brass / 316L stainless steel / titanium / anodised aluminium / PEEK), thread and lead length, pin-out, cable length and hydrostatic test certificates can be specified to order. Send us your drawing or mating requirement for a quotation.