WetLink Penetrator - HC (1 pack) (M10 - 8.5 mm)

Product Description

The WetLink Penetrator (WLP) is our patent-pending, next-generation solution for low-cost, high pressure, high reliability sealing of electrical cables as they pass into enclosures or other devices. It’s rated to a depth of 1000 meters (3,280 feet) and compared to subsea connectors or penetrators, the WetLink Penetrator is a fraction of the cost while offering validated reliability that you can count on.

The WetLink Penetrator can be installed in seconds and doesn’t require any adhesives, potting compounds, or rubber molding. It’s the easiest to use solution out there!

The concept behind the WetLink Penetrator is simple: a cable and rubber seal are installed into a bulkhead and then compressed such that a high-pressure seal is formed. That pressure also holds the cable in place and strain relieves it against it being tugged or pulled out.

Despite the simplicity of the concept, we’ve put a lot of attention into the details to ensure absolute reliability. The WetLink Penetrator was put through a rigorous testing and validation process in which we tested thousands of samples through extreme conditions: high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, high electrical current, accelerated aging, and mechanical strain. Our results demonstrate reliability that you can count on in your application.

The WetLink Penetrator can be used on a variety of cables, but the design has been officially tested and validated on specific cables. Our official specifications only apply when used on tested and validated cables, which you can see in the Technical Details tab. Be sure to refer to our “How to Choose a WetLink Penetrator” guide for a in-depth guide on how to select the right WetLink Penetrator for your cable.

The WetLink Penetrator can be assembled with typical hand tools, but we recommend the WLP Plug Wrench and WLP Assembly Block to ease with assembly, especially if you’ll be putting together more than a few!

Performance Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Maximum Tested Depth (seawater)¹	1000 m / 3280 ft
Design Lifetime¹ ²	3 years or 500 cycles to rated depth
Reuse Recommendations (link)
Bulkhead and Plug	reusable up to 3 times
Seal	not reusable
¹ For reference only, performance may vary depending on application and cable construction, it is the responsibility of the customer to determine suitability for their application. ² Design life was used to inform testing in an accelerated environment, does not reflect warranty period.

Size Index

Seal Size	Bulkhead Sizes	Conductor Bore Diameter	Plug Compression	Jacket Diameter Range	Part Number	Diagram
	4.5	M06 M10	3.3 mm	High (HC)	4.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-345 BR-100870-145
M06 M10	Low (LC)	4.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-245 BR-100870-045
	5.5	M10	4.0 mm	High (HC)	5.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-155
Low (LC)	5.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-055
	6.5	M10	4.8 mm	High (HC)	6.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-165
Low (LC)	6.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-065
	7.5	M10	5.7 mm	High (HC)	7.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-175
Low (LC)	7.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-075
	8.5	M10	6.0 mm	High (HC)	8.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-185
Low (LC)	8.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-085
	9.5	M14	7.5 mm	High (HC)	9.0 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-195
Low (LC)	9.5 ± 0.3 mm	BR-100870-095

Cable Diameter Index

Tools

Seal Size	Bulkhead Size	Bulkhead Wrench	Bulkhead/Nut Flat Size	Bulkhead Installation Torque	Plug Wrench	Plug Hex Size	Plug Installation Torque ²
4.5	M06	BR-100977-006	12 mm	1 N⋅m	BR-100369-011	11 mm	14 N⋅m
4.5	M10	BR-100977-010	16 mm	3.5 N⋅m	BR-100369-011	11 mm	14 N⋅m
5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5	M10	BR-100977-010	16 mm	3.5 N⋅m	BR-100369-014	14 mm	14 N⋅m
9.5	M14	BR-100977-014	20 mm	3.5 N⋅m	BR-100369-018	18 mm	20 N⋅m
¹ The WetLink Penetrator Assembly Block is compatible with all WetLink Penetrator sizes. ² Plug installation torque is for known tested cables. Untested cables may need a higher installation torque to fully seat the plug.

Tested Cables

Compatible WetLink Penetrator	Cable Part Name / Number	Manufacturer	Application	Jacket Diameter	Jacket Material	Conductors	Tested Current¹	Nominal Voltage	Max Temp Recommended²
M06-4.5mm-HC M10-4.5mm-HC	Fathom Slim Tether	Blue Robotics	Tether	4.0 mm	PUR Foam	1x UTP 26AWG	-	-	50°C
M06-4.5mm-LC M10-4.5mm-LC	Lumen/Gripper Cable	Blue Robotics	Power / PWM	4.5 mm	PUR	3x 22AWG	-	-	60°C
M06-4.5mm-LC M10-4.5mm-LC	Ping Cable	Blue Robotics	Power / Serial	4.5 mm	PUR	4x 24AWG	-	-	60°C
M10-5.5mm-LC	chainflex® control cable CF9 (CF9-02-06)	IGUS	Power / Signal	5.4 mm	TPE	6x 24AWG	-	300 V	60°C
M10-5.5mm-LC	Ping360 Cable	Blue Robotics	Power / Ethernet	5.5 mm	PUR	3x UTP 26AWG	-	-	50°C
M10-6.5mm-LC	T200 Thruster Cable	Blue Robotics	Power	6.4 mm	PUR	3x 16AWG	48 A	-	60°C
M10-6.5mm-LC	Etherline® (2170300)	LAPP	Cat5e	6.3 mm	PUR	4x S/FTP 26AWG	-	1000 V	60°C
M10-7.5mm-HC	Fathom ROV Tether	Blue Robotics	Cat5 / Tether	7.8 mm	PUR Foam	4x UTP 26AWG	-	-	50°C
M10-7.5mm-LC	Ethernet and Power Cable	Blue Robotics	Cat5 + Power	7.5 mm	PUR	4x UTP 26AWG + 2x 22AWG	-	-	60°C
M10-8.5mm-HC	chainflex® control cable CF9 (CF9-02-12)	IGUS	Power / Signal	7.7 mm	TPE	12x 24AWG	-	300 V	60°C
M10-8.5mm-LC	High Power Cable	Blue Robotics	Power	8.3 mm	PUR	2x 12AWG	60 A	-	60°C
M14-9.5mm-HC	T500 Thruster Cable	Blue Robotics	Power	9.0 mm	PUR	3x 12AWG	100 A	-	60°C
¹ Current ratings evaluated at ambient temperatures in water. ² Sustained high temperatures can lead to performance loss over long periods of time.

Physical Properties

Bulkhead Size	M06	M10	M14
Seal Sizes (A)	4.5	4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5	9.5
Bulkhead Thread (B)	M6 x 1	M10 x 1.5	M14 x 1.5
Bulkhead Thread Length (C)	10 mm	20 mm	25 mm
Assembled Height from Endcap (D)	23.5 mm	18–26 mm	23 mm
Overall Outer Diameter (E)	13 mm	18 mm	22 mm
O-ring Size (F)	1.5 x 7 mm Buna-N 70A	AS568-013 Buna-N 70A	1.5x15 mm Buna-N 70A
Nut Height (G)	4 mm	8 mm	8 mm
Nut Slot Width (H)	3.5 mm	5 mm	9 mm
Installation Hole (Port) Size
Clearance	6.0–6.2 mm	10.0–10.2 mm	14.0–14.2 mm
Tapped	M6 x 1	M10 x 1.5	M14 x 1.5
Assembled air weight (no cable)	7.6 g	13.9–15.6 g	24.9 g
Assembled water weight (no cable)	5.1 g	10.2–10.7 g	16.4 g
Seal Material	FKM
Seal Material Temperature Range	-25°C to 200°C
Bulkhead / Plug Material	Aluminum 7075-T6, anodized

Test Procedure

Parameter	Value
Minimum Number of Test Samples	36
Test Pressure	1000 msw
Number of Cycles	500 cycles
Water Temperatures at Pressure	2°C to 40°C
Temperature Shock Cycling in Air	-30°C to 70°C
Cable Axial Strain (10 cycles)	3.5 to 7.5 kg
Cable Radial & Torsional Straining	Yes
Tested Current at Pressure (if applicable)	Yes
1000V Hipot Test & Continuity Test	Yes
Accelerated Age Test	Yes
*Test values shown for reference only, it is the responsibility of the customer to determine suitability for their application.