• Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M
  • Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M

Micro Male Bulkhead Connector with 3 Pins MCBH3M

MCBH3M 3-contact Micro Circular bulkhead wet-mate connector, male (pins), 600 V DC/AC, 10 A per contact (max 30 A), 7,000 m depth, IP68, mates with MCIL3F.
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MCBH3M Micro Circular Bulkhead Connector — Overview

The MCBH3M is a 3-contact Micro Circular bulkhead subsea connector, male (pins) face, wet-mateable and rated to 10 A per contact (30 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.

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

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 30 A connector limit for the 3-contact shell.
  • Pressure qualified: 1,400 bar mated design depth, 800 bar open face, so the face survives handling and storage unmated.
  • Brass body: matched to the housing material to avoid galvanic couples; brass, 316L stainless, titanium, anodised aluminium and PEEK are available across the range.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
ModelMCBH3M
Contact count3 contacts
GenderMale (pins)
MountingBulkhead (panel mount)
Rated voltage600 V DC/AC rms
Rated current10 A per contact (max. 30 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
Mounting thread7/16-20 UNF-2A
Hex flats20 mm

Materials

ParameterSpecification
Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
Bulkhead shellBrass
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 Green

Mating & Compatibility

ParameterSpecification
Mates withMCIL3F (in-line female)
Dummy connectorMCDC3F
InterchangeabilitySubConn Compatible — MCBH / MCIL / MCOM series; also interchangeable with SeaCon and Burton micro circular equivalents

Typical Applications

Power plus one signal pair, light and camera combinations, three-wire instrument feeds.

Notes for Selection

Three contacts remain at 10 A per contact with a 30 A connector limit, so a single penetration can carry a small power load and a data pair together.

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.