Socapex

Socapex, founded in 1961 in France, gained recognition for its innovative connector designs, particularly in the military and aerospace sectors. Socapex, a prominent manufacturer of D38999 connectors, has established a strong presence in the defense and aerospace markets. Their connectors feature both a one-piece “barrel” type backshell and a two-piece backshell, reminiscent of the original Socapex connector style. Various strain relief options are offered for the barrel type connectors to meet specific requirements. Generico maintains a substantial inventory of both 19-pin and 7-pin Socapex style connectors, including panel mount versions.
Socapex connectors are a type of electrical connectors, widely recognized in the entertainment industry for their 19-pin configuration. Originating from a company named Socapex in 1961, the term “Socapex” has become synonymous with similar off-brand connectors, often used as a genericized trademark. These circular connectors play a crucial role in film, television, and stage lighting applications, serving to terminate the ends of multi-cables. They typically consist of six live pins, six neutral pins, six ground/earth pins, and a central pin for aligning the male connector end with a female receptacle.