The Story
50A Anderson Style Plug Housing – Heavy-Duty Grey Power Connector
The 50A Anderson-style connector is a robust, industry-standard solution for high-current electrical systems in military vehicles, recovery gear, and heavy plant. Designed for rapid, secure connection and disconnection, these housings are ideal for battery charging circuits, welding leads, and auxiliary power takes-offs. Unlike domestic plugs, these feature a genderless design—two identical housings simply flip 180° to mate with one another—eliminating the need for separate male and female components and reducing the spare parts load in your field kit.
Engineering & Performance Features
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Genderless Interlocking: Any two housings of the same colour can connect by turning one upside down, ensuring a versatile and foolproof setup for ex-MOD equipment.
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High-Voltage Safety: Rated for up to 600V with a continuous 50A capacity, providing ample overhead for heavy-duty 12V and 24V DC systems.
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Short-Circuit Proof: The recessed contact design prevents accidental arcing or shorting, a critical safety feature when working around fuel or in tight engine bays.
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Low Insertion Force: Engineered for high-cycle use, allowing for easy manual connection while maintaining high contact pressure once seated.
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Moulded Polarity Markings: Clear (+) and (-) indicators on the housing body prevent cross-polarity errors during installation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Current Rating | 50A |
| Voltage Rating | 600V (Max) |
| Dimensions | 47.9mm x 36mm x 16mm |
| Material | Impact-resistant Polycarbonate |
| Compatibility | Standard 50A Series |
Practical Application & Installation
These connectors are frequently used in MOD disposals vehicles for connecting portable winches, jump-start packs, or solar charging arrays. The grey housing is the military and industrial standard for 12V/24V systems; please note that Anderson-style plugs are colour-keyed and will only mate with connectors of the same colour.
Note on Condition: These are supplied as housings only. Metal terminals must be purchased separately to suit your specific cable gauge. To form a complete functional connection (one plug to another), two housings are required.
Description
50A Anderson Style Plug Housing – Heavy-Duty Grey Power Connector
The 50A Anderson-style connector is a robust, industry-standard solution for high-current electrical systems in military vehicles, recovery gear, and heavy plant. Designed for rapid, secure connection and disconnection, these housings are ideal for battery charging circuits, welding leads, and auxiliary power takes-offs. Unlike domestic plugs, these feature a genderless design—two identical housings simply flip 180° to mate with one another—eliminating the need for separate male and female components and reducing the spare parts load in your field kit.
Engineering & Performance Features
-
Genderless Interlocking: Any two housings of the same colour can connect by turning one upside down, ensuring a versatile and foolproof setup for ex-MOD equipment.
-
High-Voltage Safety: Rated for up to 600V with a continuous 50A capacity, providing ample overhead for heavy-duty 12V and 24V DC systems.
-
Short-Circuit Proof: The recessed contact design prevents accidental arcing or shorting, a critical safety feature when working around fuel or in tight engine bays.
-
Low Insertion Force: Engineered for high-cycle use, allowing for easy manual connection while maintaining high contact pressure once seated.
-
Moulded Polarity Markings: Clear (+) and (-) indicators on the housing body prevent cross-polarity errors during installation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Current Rating | 50A |
| Voltage Rating | 600V (Max) |
| Dimensions | 47.9mm x 36mm x 16mm |
| Material | Impact-resistant Polycarbonate |
| Compatibility | Standard 50A Series |
Practical Application & Installation
These connectors are frequently used in MOD disposals vehicles for connecting portable winches, jump-start packs, or solar charging arrays. The grey housing is the military and industrial standard for 12V/24V systems; please note that Anderson-style plugs are colour-keyed and will only mate with connectors of the same colour.
Note on Condition: These are supplied as housings only. Metal terminals must be purchased separately to suit your specific cable gauge. To form a complete functional connection (one plug to another), two housings are required.
