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Standard Connectors, Reliable Hermetic Solutions: Powering Modern Gloveboxes February 4, 2026

All gloveboxes need to transmit power, signal, and/or data from the outside, while preserving the controlled internal environment. Standard size ports provide space for electrical pass throughs but require a hermetic seal to maintain the barrier. Epoxy feedthrough connector designs have the flexibility to meet these requirements and work with existing ports. When considering […]

Why Hermetic Feedthroughs Are a Crucial Part of Nuclear Modernization November 27, 2025

Key Points: The Trump administration is pushing for increased nuclear power1 as well as continued work to modernize the United States’ nuclear arsenal. The average age of existing nuclear power plants: 43 years2 Contemporary nuclear gloveboxes are large, custom systems encompassing all process-related equipment. 3 Nuclear glovebox feedthroughs are critical for proper equipment functioning and […]

Beyond the Catalog: Total Cost of Ownership for Hermetic Solutions October 22, 2025

Most people focus on the initial purchase price when they need a hermetic solution. However, the upfront price is only a small part of the full story, and it’s essential to address the total cost of ownership (TCO). TCO is the full cost of owning and operating a product over its entire lifecycle. It […]

American Made: The Benefits of Onshoring Hermetic Connectors for Aerospace & Defense October 15, 2025

Concerns about tariffs, component sources, and supply chain vulnerabilities have led US aerospace and defense companies to increase their reliance on domestic manufacturing. Hermetic connectors are essential components that ensure reliable power and signal connections in harsh environments. Utilizing US hermetic manufacturers is a key move towards greater control, efficiency, and compliance. TL;DR: American-made […]

Video: Hermetic Capabilities for Space Simulation March 7, 2025

In the realm of space simulation, where precision and reliability are paramount, the technical and timing demands are nothing short of extraordinary. Facilities dedicated to simulating the harsh conditions of space must rely on components that can ensure high quality, reliable testing results. At Douglas Electrical Components, we understand these challenges and have dedicated ourselves […]

How Hermetically Sealed Aviation Connectors and Cables Enhance Aircraft Safety July 9, 2024

Aerospace testing equipment, operating in the challenging conditions of high altitudes, severe weather, varying atmospheric pressures, and rapid temperature changes, tests the reliability and integrity of electronic and electrical connections. This is where aircraft cables and connectors come into play. They are instrumental in maintaining the functionality and integrity of the aircraft’s electrical systems. […]

MIL-DTL-83723 Hermetic Connectors: Key to Reliable Aerospace and Defense Operations June 24, 2024

MIL-DTL-83723 or MI-C-83723 Series connectors are medium-sized circular components, widely used in the aerospace and defense industries. These connectors are hermetically sealed to prevent the ingress of gases, moisture, and other environmental contaminants. This hermetic sealing also increases their efficiency in challenging work environments. Hermetic-sealed MIL-DTL-83723 connectors are quite popular over other military standard […]

Why Hermetic Sealing is Crucial for Space Electronics April 24, 2024

Space electronics are designed to withstand extreme conditions. They are used in many critical applications, such as navigation, scientific data collection, communication, and operational controls. These electronic devices are expected to operate reliably and efficiently in challenging conditions, such as vacuum, drastic temperature fluctuations, and high levels of cosmic radiation. This condition necessitates specialized […]

Advantages of Hermetically Sealed Type N Feedthroughs in Electronic Applications January 15, 2024

Hermetic sealing is a process of creating airtight seals in electronic systems, preventing external contamination and maintaining optimal conditions. Utilizing Hermetic Type N connectors and feedthroughs ensures complete sealing against air or liquid ingress, crucial for mission-critical applications. What are Hermetic Type N connectors? Originating in the 1940’s, Type N connectors are a type […]

Mastering Cable Potting: Hermetic Seals for Demanding Applications January 8, 2024

Cable potting involves encasing conductors in an epoxy, liquid, or gel within an enclosure or feedthrough housing. Douglas Electrical Components employs a proprietary hermetic epoxy to seal wire and cable feedthroughs requiring cable potting. Cable potting is often done in-house by OEM’s or through some Douglas competitors. Differences can arise in the potting encapsulation compound, […]

Avoid Leaks or Moisture Damage With Hermetically Sealed SMA connectors November 28, 2023

SMA Connectors, or Sub-Miniature Version A, connectors are popular type of coaxial RF connector used to transmit signal. Since the 1960’s, these connectors have been adopted in various applications from Test & Measurement equipment to commercial TV, cable, and antenna connections. Douglas Electrical Components manufactures hermetic SMA feedthroughs and connectors. Feedthroughs allow the mechanical […]

New Case Study: Hermetically Sealed Fiber Optic Feedthrough Solution November 17, 2023

Douglas Electrical Components is challenged to develop new custom hermetic solutions daily. This includes mechanical, electrical, and optical fiber solutions combined to meet the performance specifications of the customers’ requirements. In this brief case study, we review some of the design challenges and solutions presented to a Tier-1 manufacturer in the Aerospace & Defense industry. […]

Electromechanical Assemblies: Hermetic Sealed for Pressure & Vacuum October 30, 2023

What is an Electromechanical Assembly? An electromechanical assembly combines components and subassemblies that feature electrical and mechanical design elements to perform a specific function. For Douglas Electrical Components, we manufacture electrical connectors and feedthroughs that feature both a mechanical interface as well as electrical components to transmit power and/or signal. Our electromechanical assemblies are integrated into larger […]

How Hermetic Sealing Techniques Solve Manufacturing Defects February 25, 2022

In our last lean manufacturing blog post, we explored how making our manufacturing cells smaller has improved the use of our floor space and boosted overall factory efficiency. But the lean updates and improvements in hermetic sealing techniques and hermetic feedthroughs don’t end there. In an effort to continually improve our manufacturing practices, and […]

Lean Manufacturing Cells & Hermetic Sealing Techniques February 25, 2022

Since implementing lean manufacturing principles, a topic we explore in our latest white paper, we’ve been able to improve the efficiency of our factory—making gains in safety, quality and productivity. Building on what we learned, we continue to look for new ways to eliminate non-value added tasks, which eat up unnecessary time, materials, labor, and […]

Hermetic Seals For Cryogenic Environments [Video] | Douglas November 22, 2021

Douglas Electricals’ new cryogenic hermetic feedthroughs with epoxy improve ease-of-use for true hermetic feedthrough performance. This direct-seal, hermetically sealed wire feedthrough technology works with our PotCon®, DuctorSeal® and OptiSeal™ products. Watch the video about our cryogenic hermetic seals to learn more about our hermetically sealed connector, aerospace connector, hermetic seal, and feedthrough connector technology. Our latest feedthrough is an example […]

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