6 ContactsQuote
Wireframe pending
26482 6-Circuit Sensor Lead
Compact bayonet connector harness for low-current control or sensor wiring.
Request A QuoteMil-Spec Circular Connector Reference
MIL-DTL-26482 Connectors
MIL-DTL-26482 covers miniature, quick-disconnect circular connectors used when teams need sealed bayonet-style plugs and receptacles without jumping to the density or cost of MIL-DTL-38999.
MIL-DTL-26482CAD / Connector Bay
Wireframe pending
8-24Shell Sizes
I / IISeries
MIL-STD-1669 SetInsert Arrangements
Shell Sizes8-24
SeriesI / II
Insert ArrangementsMIL-STD-1669 Set
Contact TypeSolder / Removable Crimp
What MIL-DTL-26482 Covers
MIL-DTL-26482 is a miniature circular connector specification for environment-resisting quick-disconnect plugs and receptacles. It is common in instrumentation, industrial controls, aerospace support equipment, vehicles, and other harnesses that need a compact metal circular connector.
Series I covers the older solder-contact and front-release styles. Series II is the later bayonet family with rear-release crimp contacts and is often the better fit for serviceable harness assemblies.
The main quote inputs are shell size, insert arrangement, series, shell style, contact gender, wire gauge, backshell or strain relief, sealing requirements, labels, and test scope.
MiniProto RoleBuilt Assembly
OEM pages from Amphenol, Glenair, and similar manufacturers sell connector parts. MiniProto turns the selected plug, receptacle, contacts, backshells, wire, labels, and test requirements into a built harness assembly with prototype-friendly ordering.
MIL-DTL-26482 Shell Size And Insert Arrangement Table
Representative arrangements for connector selection and quoting. Final part numbers still depend on shell style, class, finish, keying, contact gender, and backshell choice.
| Visual | Shell Size | Insert Arrangement | Contact Count | Contact Size | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAD pending | 8 | 8-3 | 3 | 20 | Compact sensor and low-current signal circuits |
CAD pending | 10 | 10-6 | 6 | 20 | Small control harness breakpoints |
CAD pending | 12 | 12-10 | 10 | 20 | Instrumentation and panel wiring |
CAD pending | 14 | 14-19 | 19 | 20 | Dense signal harnesses in small shells |
CAD pending | 16 | 16-26 | 26 | 20 | Control bundles and multi-sensor assemblies |
CAD pending | 18 | 18-32 | 32 | 20 | Panel-to-equipment signal harnesses |
CAD pending | 20 | 20-41 | 41 | 20 | Higher pin-count signal I/O |
CAD pending | 22 | 22-55 | 55 | 20 | Dense low-current circular interface |
CAD pending | 24 | 24-61 | 61 | 20 | Large 26482 signal connector layout |
Build With This Connector
Common starting points for a MIL-DTL-26482 harness build. Send your circuit count, part numbers, or a drawing and we quote the full assembly: connectors, contacts, wire, backshells, labels, and testing.
19 ContactsQuote
Wireframe pending
26482 19-Circuit Panel Harness
Medium-density circular interface with wire labels and continuity test.
Request A QuoteCrimpQuote
Wireframe pending
26482 Crimp Service Lead
Series II rear-release crimp build with backshell and harness-side documentation.
Request A QuotePrototype-Friendly Assembly
Parts are only half the job.
MiniProto is set up for low-volume and prototype harnesses: connector sourcing, wire cutting, labeling, crimping, continuity checks, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship inspection practices. Typical lead time depends on connector availability and assembly scope.
No MOQ
Good fit for one-off prototypes, test fixtures, and pilot builds that still need a real circular connector.
Crimp Process
Series II builds can be crimped, inserted, pull-checked, labeled, and continuity-tested as a harness.
Inspection
Workmanship checks can follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship practices for strip length, crimp quality, strain relief, and routing.
Sourcing
We quote against live availability for the shell, contacts, backshell, finish, and mating half instead of assuming catalog stock.
Series And Variant Choices
Series ILegacy
Older miniature circular family with solder and front-release variants. It can be appropriate for drawings that already specify MS311x-style parts.
Series IIRear Release
Bayonet-coupled crimp-contact family with rear-release contacts. Usually easier to service and more practical for harness production.
HermeticPanel Seal
Hermetic receptacles are used when pressure containment across a wall or panel matters. They change sourcing, cost, and assembly assumptions.
Cost Drivers
SeriesMedium
Series II crimp parts may cost more than simple solder builds but reduce service labor and rework risk.
Contact CountMedium
Dense size-20 layouts increase stripping, crimping, insertion, inspection, and continuity-test time.
AccessoriesHigh
Backshells, cable clamps, environmental boots, and shield termination often dominate the practical assembly cost.
Common Questions
What is a MIL-DTL-26482 connector?+
It is a miniature, environment-resisting circular connector specification covering quick-disconnect plugs, receptacles, accessories, and hermetic receptacles.
What is the difference between MIL-DTL-26482 Series I and Series II?+
Series I is the older family with solder and front-release styles. Series II is the later bayonet crimp-contact family with rear-release removable contacts.
What shell sizes are common for MIL-DTL-26482?+
Common catalog shell sizes run from 8 through 24, paired with insert arrangement codes such as 10-6, 14-19, or 20-41.
Are MIL-DTL-26482 connectors the same as MIL-DTL-38999?+
No. Both are circular mil-spec connector families, but 38999 is a higher-density severe-environment family with different series, shell geometry, and insert standards.
Can Series I and Series II MIL-DTL-26482 connectors mate?+
Power-contact versions are generally described as intermateable when the correct arrangement and gender are selected, but shielded-contact variants and exact part details must be checked.
What contacts do MIL-DTL-26482 connectors use?+
The family includes solder-contact and crimp-contact options depending on series and part type. Series II rear-release crimp contacts are common for serviceable harnesses.
Is MIL-DTL-26482 waterproof?+
The spec is environment-resisting, but sealing depends on the exact class, plug and receptacle pair, backshell, wire seals, unused cavities, and assembly quality.
When should I choose MIL-DTL-26482?+
Choose it when you need a compact metal circular connector with bayonet coupling and moderate density, but do not need the highest-density 38999 package.
MIL-DTL-26482 Harness Assemblies
Build the assembly, not just the connector BOM.
Configure online when the family seed lands, or send drawings and requirements now for an engineer-reviewed quote.