Underwater Set Bulkhead 8-Core Stainless Steel Connector DBH8M/DBH8F

The DBH8M/DBH8F is a matched pair of 8-core stainless steel subsea bulkhead connectors from Shanghai Kabel Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. Designed for panel and housing penetration on ROV, AUV, and oceanographic instrument enclosures, this set provides IP68 sealing, 316L stainless steel construction, and gold-plated contacts for long-term reliability in corrosive seawater environments.

Key Specifications

Applications

• ROV and AUV instrument housing penetrations
• Subsea sensor module bulkhead connections
• Oceanographic mooring enclosures
• Subsea observation camera housings
• Pressure vessel electrical feed-throughs

Custom thread sizes, contact configurations, and depth ratings available: sales@rovcable.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DBH8M and DBH8F?

DBH8M is the male bulkhead connector (pin contacts, panel-mount), and DBH8F is the female bulkhead connector (socket contacts, panel-mount). They are supplied as a matched set for male-to-female mating.

Can the connector be used for Ethernet wiring?

Yes -- with 8 contacts and gold-plated pins, the DBH8M/DBH8F set is fully compatible with 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Ethernet wiring using a standard T568B layout. It is equally suitable for power or mixed signal applications.

What depth can this connector operate at?

The standard configuration is rated to 300 m. Custom pressure-tested versions for up to 4000 m are available with hydrostatic test certification upon request.

Material specifications

o Connector body: Chloroprene rubber

o Bulkhead body: Brass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK

o Contacts: Female sockets in gold plated brass UNS - C36000, Male pins in gold plated beryllium copper

o O-rings: Nitrile

o Locking sleeves: POM or stainless steel

o Snap rings: Stainless steel AISI 302

o Inline cable (3.3 ft, 100 cm): 4 pair 24 AWG, 0.20 mm2 PUR

o Bulkhead and PBOF leads (3.3 ft, 100 cm): CAT 5E patch cable incl. RJ 45 connector (not installed)

o OM leads (3") , 7 cm: CAT 5E patch cable

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Applications

• High-speed underwater data networks between ROV systems and surface vessels
• Subsea camera video transmission requiring reliable Ethernet connectivity
• Underwater instrumentation networks and ocean observatory data backhaul
• Offshore platform subsea control systems with Ethernet communication protocols
• AUV docking stations and underwater wireless access point connections

Customization Options

• Custom cable assemblies with direct moulding to specified Ethernet cable types
• Alternative shell materials and bulkhead thread options for system integration
• Customer-specified cable lengths, connector orientations and pin configurations
• Certified pressure testing to customer depth requirements with full test data