Sav-Con® Connector Savers are Glenair's connector protectors that prevent contact damage during insertion and removal of connectors. It consists of a plug and a receptacle that rotate to prevent contact damage. This connector protector can be used with various types of connectors, including MIL-DTL-83723 Series III threaded connectors.
The Glenair Sav‑Con® Connector Savers data sheet describes the MIL‑DTL‑83723 Series III threaded coupling components used in military and industrial connector applications. It lists metric dimensions, shell sizes, thread specifications, and the arrangement of pins and sockets.
The document also explains the alternate insert positions, showing how pin inserts rotate clockwise while socket inserts rotate counter‑clockwise, and provides detailed tables of diameters, thread classes, and contact quantities for each shell size.
| Interfacial Seal (Class 1 & 2) | 1.625 mm (39.9 in) |
|---|---|
| Thread Size 9/16 | 24 UNEF‑2 |
| Maximum Diameter for Shell Size 08 | 0.776 in (19.7 mm) |
| Insert Arrangement | Pins rotate clockwise, sockets rotate counter‑clockwise |
The interfacial seal is Class 1 & 2.
The pin insert rotates clockwise while the socket insert rotates counter‑clockwise the same number of degrees relative to the master key.
The 9/16 size uses a 24 UNEF‑2 thread.