Ordnance connectors are electrical connectors used in Tactical Wheeled Military Vehicles. They are designed to be robust and reliable, and can withstand extreme conditions. Ordnance Specifications provide high dielectric strength, resistance to arcing and superior resistance to severe vibration. These connectors ensure reliable electrical connections in harsh environments where durability and performance are crucial.

Ordnance connectors are identified by their Ordnance Number specification. Each Ordnance print contains the dimensional and material requirements of the connectors. A certificate of conformance is provided stating that the part ship meets all the drawing requirements. followed by a part number that includes details about the connector's size, number of contacts, gender, plating, and other features.

The advantages include:

• Reliability: They are built to perform in the most extreme and demanding conditions.
• Durability: Withstand environmental factors such as moisture, dust, and chemicals.
• Sourcing: Since each component of an ordnance Connector assembly is identified by its own part number, it is easy to order just the exact component you require. It makes inventorying ordnance connector more efficient knowing that each component has been certified to it ordnance print or drawing...
• Standardization: Ordnance connectors are standardized, making them interchangeable across different systems and platforms. Every manufacture must meet the same print requirements assuring uniform quality.

Common sizes for ordnance circular connectors include:

• Size 12, Size 14, Size 16, Size 22, Size 28 and Size 32 (these sizes refer to the diameter of the connector in eighths of an inch).
• The size determines the number of pins / sockets and the physical size of the connector. Mating connectors must be of the same size.

Accessories for Ordnance Connectors include, Grommets, Grommet Nuts, Coupling Nuts, Clamp Assemblies, Ferrules, Gaskets, Cast Elbows and Cap assemblies.

Ordnance connectors are typically sold by manufacturers specializing in military-grade components and through authorized distributors. Amerline is the leading connector manufacturer to offer these types of connectors and related components.

Ordnance Waterseal terminals are military-specification terminal lugs used for vehicular grounding and battery applications. They are designed to withstand extreme environments, vibrations, and shock. They are environmentally sealed terminals that protect against moisture, corrosion, and poor connectivity.

Ordnance Waterseal terminals are used on military vehicles and trailers. They are also used in industrial applications, such as factories and outdoor systems, where moisture can impact equipment and connectivity.