Product Overview
DEUTSCH HD30 / HD40 Series 8-Pin Receptacle Kit with Strain Relief
Condition
Unused, new old stock. Stored in a clear zip-top poly bag with the original DEUTSCH IPD printed crimping instruction sheet. Bag contents include the size 18 threaded aluminum receptacle shell with red 8-cavity insert, rear cable clamp backshell adapter, mounting jam nut, lock washer, crimp pin contacts, and yellow plastic contact removal tools. Hardware is clean with unmarred coupling threads and intact seals.
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Product Overview
Threaded aluminum receptacle kit from the DEUTSCH HD30 / HD40 heavy-duty cylindrical connector series, identified by kit number HD44-18-8PN-059. The assembly is built in shell size 18 with an 8-contact pin arrangement (18-8) accommodating size 12 terminals. The -059 modification code designates a complete field-ready kit comprising the jam nut bulkhead receptacle shell, rear aluminum cable clamp adapter for harness strain relief, panel mounting hardware, crimp pins, and contact removal tooling. Built for harsh-environment electrical systems across heavy machinery, commercial vehicles, and marine equipment where vibration, moisture, and debris demand sealed metal interconnects.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty aluminum alloy shell with threaded coupling for secure bulkhead mounting.
- 8-cavity insert arrangement (18-8) accommodating size 12 pin contacts rated up to 25 A.
- Accepts wire gauges from 10 to 14 AWG.
- Single-hole jam nut panel mount design with included lock washer.
- Factory -059 modification includes aluminum cable clamp backshell for positive strain relief.
- Silicone wire grommet and interfacial seals protect circuits from dust, water, and washdown.
- Includes crimp pin terminals, yellow extraction tools, and DEUTSCH IPD instruction sheet for HDT-48-00 tooling.
Applications
- Bulkhead harness feedthroughs on agricultural, construction, and earthmoving machinery.
- Chassis-to-cab wiring repairs and severe-duty disconnects on commercial fleet trucks.
- Sealed power and control lines on marine consoles, off-highway vehicles, and industrial skids.
- Custom wiring projects, overland vehicle builds, and motorsport harness fabrication requiring serviceable metal circular connectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wire size and tooling match this connector kit?
The included size 12 pin contacts terminate 10 to 14 AWG wire. Crimping follows standard 4-indent industrial crimp procedures using tools such as the DEUTSCH HDT-48-00 shown on the included instruction sheet.
What mounting style does the receptacle use?
This is a jam nut receptacle intended for single-hole bulkhead or panel cutouts. The connector body inserts through the panel cutout and secures firmly with the provided aluminum jam nut and lock washer.
Can I purchase a single kit or order in quantity?
Orders are welcomed for a single complete kit or multiple units to support a production run. Buying the factory-packaged kit ensures every backshell clamp, contact pin, and lock washer matches without hunting down individual piece-part numbers. More pieces cost less each, and the price-break table on this page shows what each quantity costs. This item clears the free-shipping threshold on its own, and orders leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
Built for the spots where molded plastic plugs fail and vibration shakes lesser harnesses loose. Thread the nut down, tighten the clamp, and put a permanent connection between your panel and the dirt.
