CABLE CLAMP SHELL SIZE 8

M85049/52 Cable Clamp Backshell Shell Size 8 — MIL-Spec Connector Strain Relief Clamp

The M85049/52-1-8N Cable Clamp Shell Size 8 — SKU: M85049/52-1-8N is a MIL-DTL-85049/52-compliant mechanical cable clamp backshell for use with MIL-DTL-38999 and compatible circular connectors at shell size 8. The cable clamp backshell provides direct mechanical strain relief to the cable bundle exiting the connector — preventing cable movement, protecting individual conductor crimp terminations from pull-out forces, and maintaining the integrity of the connector assembly under the vibration and mechanical stress of motorsport and aerospace wiring applications in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

Cable Clamp Backshell vs Shrink Boot Adapter — Understanding the Difference

The cable clamp backshell uses a mechanical clamp mechanism to grip and hold the cable bundle directly — tightening around the bundle sheath or braid to provide immediate, measurable strain relief without requiring a heat gun or heat shrink boot. This makes it the preferred choice for field assembly, connector repair, and applications where environmental sealing via heat shrink boot is either not required or where a mechanical-only strain relief is preferred. The M85049/52 cable clamp is the standard MIL-spec choice for general-purpose connector backshell installations.

Shell Size 8 — Compatibility

Shell size 8 is the smallest shell size in the MIL-DTL-38999 range in the MIL-DTL-38999 circular connector system — compatible with compact 9-contact and below MIL-spec circular connector applications. The cable clamp inside diameter must match the outer diameter of the cable bundle or braided sheath being clamped. Verify shell size against your connector before ordering.

Technical Specifications

• Specification: MIL-DTL-85049/52
• Shell size: 8
• Type: Mechanical cable clamp backshell
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Compatible with MIL-DTL-38999 shell size 8 circular connectors
• Provides direct mechanical strain relief without heat shrink boot requirement