ITT Cannon CA Bayonet Connectors – VG95234 Circular Connectors

ITT Cannon CA Bayonet connectors are rugged circular connectors designed in accordance with the VG95234 specification. Featuring the original reverse-bayonet coupling system, the series provides fast, secure mating and dependable electrical connections in equipment exposed to vibration, moisture, dust and mechanical stress.

Originally developed for aircraft and airborne equipment, CA Bayonet connectors are now widely used in military vehicles, construction machinery, off-road equipment, railway systems and industrial installations. The series extends the established MIL-C-5015 connector concept with improved environmental protection and a vibration-resistant coupling mechanism.

Reverse-Bayonet Coupling Design

The CA Bayonet series uses a reverse-bayonet locking mechanism that mates with a simple 120-degree turn. Stainless-steel roller bolts help maintain a reliable connection under vibration, while an audible click and a visible locking position allow operators to confirm that the connector is fully engaged.

This design makes the connector suitable for applications that require frequent installation, maintenance or equipment replacement without using threaded coupling systems. The connectors and contacts are rated for at least 500 mating cycles under the stated product specifications.

Key Features

Designed in accordance with VG95234

Rugged aluminium-alloy connector shells

Fast 120-degree reverse-bayonet coupling

Vibration-resistant stainless-steel locking mechanism

At least 500 mating cycles

More than 140 contact arrangements

Twelve available shell sizes

Configurations supporting 1 to 65 circuits

Crimp, solder and PCB contact options

Standard and RoHS-compliant plating alternatives

Environmental sealing options up to IP68 and IP69K, depending on connector configuration

Wide selection of backshells, seals, gaskets, dust caps and cable accessories

Technical Overview

Electrical ratings depend on the selected contact size, cable, contact arrangement, ambient temperature and applicable safety requirements. ITT Cannon lists contact sizes ranging from small signal contacts to high-current contacts with reference ratings reaching 245 A.

Plating Options

ITT Cannon offers several shell finishes for different environmental and regulatory requirements:

Cadmium plating for high conductivity and salt-spray resistance

VG-approved tin-zinc matt grey plating

RoHS-compliant zinc-nickel blue-grey plating

RoHS-compliant zinc-cobalt black plating

The availability of each finish depends on the connector version and complete part number. ITT Cannon also offers VG-approved cadmium-free alternatives intended for applications requiring RoHS-compliant materials.

Typical Applications

ITT Cannon CA Bayonet VG95234 connectors are suitable for:

Military and defence vehicles

Railway rolling stock and rail equipment

Construction and agricultural machinery

Heavy-duty and off-road vehicles

Industrial automation equipment

Electrical control systems

Aerospace and airborne equipment

Equipment operating in wet, dusty or vibration-intensive environments

Selecting a CA Bayonet Connector

When choosing a CA Bayonet connector, consider the required shell style, shell size, contact arrangement, pin or socket configuration, termination method, plating and environmental sealing level.

Common shell styles include wall-mount receptacles, cable receptacles, box-mount receptacles and straight plugs. For accurate selection and interchangeability, the complete ITT Cannon part number should be checked against the applicable contact-layout and accessory information.

Contact us with your required ITT Cannon CA Bayonet part number, contact configuration or application requirements for product selection, pricing and availability.