The Anderson Power Products (APP) SPEC Pak Connector Series offers rugged, environmentally sealed (IP68) plugs and receptacles designed to protect APP Powerpole signal, power, and ground contacts and housings. These connectors are ideal for applications requiring a robust, waterproof, high-power interconnect with signal and ground capabilities. They are suitable for diverse environments including mass transportation, off-road vehicles, factory automation, oil and petrochemical exploration, agricultural equipment, marine, wind power, lighting, transportation, pumps, ground support, machine tools, industrial automation, motor, and solar power.
The core APP Powerpole technology ensures proven reliability and cost-effectiveness. The series features touch-safe, color-coded Powerpole housings that accommodate a wide range of wire gauges (#24 to #10 AWG, 0.25 to 4.0 mm), providing thousands of flexible design solutions within a single interconnect. Key features include industry-standard panel cut-outs, IP68 sealing, touch-safe housings (UL1977 compliant), first-mate/last-break ground contacts, and UV & chemical resistant shells.
Right-angle versions offer additional features like lockable backshells for cable routing and integrated strain relief.
Anderson Power Products (APP)
SPEC Pak
IP68
Power, Signal, Ground
#24 to #10 AWG (0.25 to 4.0 mm)
UL1977, UL94V-0 (Shells)
1500 Min
-40C to 105C (-40F to 221F)
PBT
Polycarbonate
| Component | Specification | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | UL Voltage Rating (AC/DC) | 600 | V |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (AC) | 3000 | V |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Operating Temperature | -40 to 105 | C |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Operating Temperature | -40 to 221 | F |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Flammability Rating of SPEC Shells | UL 94V-0 | |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Mating Cycles | 1500 Min | |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Connect / Disconnect Force | 18 Max | lbf |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Connect / Disconnect Force | 80 Max | N |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Sealing Requirement | Pass | |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Shell Material | PBT | |
| SPEC Pak Shell / Components | Latch Holder Material | Polycarbonate | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | UL Current Rating (AC/DC) | 45 | A |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Voltage Rating (AC/DC) | 600 | V |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size - Power | 20 to 10 | AWG |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size - Ground | 14 to 10 | AWG |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size - Power | 0.5 to 4.0 | mm |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size - Ground | 1.5 to 4.0 | mm |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Average Contact Resistance | 5 | micro-ohms |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Retention Force | 50 Max | lbf |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Retention Force | 223 Max | N |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Operating Temperature | -20 to 105 | C |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Operating Temperature | -4 to 221 | F |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Flammability Rating | UL 94V-0 | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Mating Cycles (No Load) | 1500 Min | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Mating Cycles (Under Load - Hot Plug) | 250 | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Shock Rating | 20 G (50 ms) | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Vibration Rating | 20 G (10 Hz to 2000 Hz) | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Housing Material | Polycarbonate | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Touch Safe | UL1977 Sec. 10.2 | |
| Powerpole Power (1327FP Series) & Ground (1827 Series) Contacts | Contact Material | Copper Alloy, Silver Plated | |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | UL Current Rating | 7 | A |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Voltage Rating (AC/DC) | 300 | V |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size | #20 to #24 | AWG |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Barrel Wire Size | 0.5 to 0.25 | mm |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Retention Force | 12.0 | lbf |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Retention Force | 53.0 | N |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Insertion Force Max | 5.4 | lbf |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Operating Temperature | -20 to 105 | C |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Operating Temperature | -4 to 221 | F |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Mating Cycles (No load) | 1500 | |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Housing Material | PBT | |
| PPMX (4800 Series) Powerpole Signal Contacts | Contact Material | Copper Alloy, Gold Plated | microns |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SK6-053B06 | Plug kit - Plug shell (includes interfacial sealing gasket) - Powerpole holder for plug - Retaining pin |
| SK8-A53B06 | Right angle plug kit for PG 21 - Right angle backshell for PG 21 - Locking nut - O-ring - Plug shell - Retaining pin - Powerpole holder for plug |
| SK8-B53B06 | Right angle plug kit for PG 29 - Right angle backshell for PG 29 - Locking nut - O-ring - Plug shell - Retaining pin - Powerpole holder for plug |
| SK2-053B06 | Receptacle kit - Panel mount gasket for receptacle - Receptacle shell with latch - Retention pin - Powerpole holder for receptacle |
| SK9-053 | Cover kit (receptacle only) - Protective sealing (IP68) cover for receptacle with lanyard |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 114765P1 | Panel mount gasket for receptacle |
| 2-8658P1 | 6 position latch |
| 2-8654P1 | Right angle locking nut |
| 114915P2 | Right angle O-ring |
