We offer standard and weatherproof F connectors for regular and quadshield versions of all popular cables The weatherproof connectors available today are expensive and require special boots, tools and installation methods. The lower cost weather-resistant alternatives utilize silicon gel as the water barrier and fail to pass the SCTE water immersion test. These connectors meets the industry needs by providing a cost-effective weatherproof connector which meets SCTE's stringent water immersion test.

Background

The standard hexagonal crimp F connector has been the staple product used in cable drop applications for years. The basic design has changed very little over its 40 year existence. The introduction of weatherproof drop fittings made their mark by promising reduced system maintenance and service calls, resulting in better customer service. These connectors also provide better shielding properties to prevent signal leakage, which is regulated by the FCC. A less reliable alternative to the weatherproof connector is the weather resistant connector. These connectors use standard hex crimp tools but fill the connectors with silicone gel as a water barrier. These connectors do not pass the SCTE immersion test but do offer more protection than a standard connector. These connectors were roughly two times the cost of traditional F fittings.

Our Weatherseal connector uses a round crimp to seal the cable/connector interface and two O-rings to seal the nut/collar and port interfaces. The round crimp prevents water migration at the cable/connector interface. The crimp is achieved using standard round crimp tools. These tools can be found at the Paladin Tools site. The nut and port interface are sealed using two polyethylene O-rings. No additional boots, grease, nuts or heat shrink is necessary, thus eliminating the need for specialized installation procedures. With GSOL drop connectors, all the installer needs to do is prepare the cable, push the connector on, and crimp for a reliable weatherproof connection.

Features and Benefits

• Available for all popular drop cable types: RG 59, 6, 7 and 11 series
• One-piece for easy, low cost installation
• Weatherproof - both at cable attachment and at mating face - no additional sleeves or sealing compounds needed - mating face seal built-in.