What Are Connectors and Penetrators?
Connectors and penetrators are essential components used to transmit electrical power, data, or optical signals through pressure boundaries—such as the hulls of submersibles, underwater housings, or offshore equipment. These components ensure watertight seals and uninterrupted signal or power flow in environments where system failure is not an option.
Teledyne Marine’s product portfolio includes:
- Wet mate connectors
- Dry mate connectors
- Seismic connectors
- Optical hybrid connectors
- Electrical feedthroughs
- Subsea high power systems
Each solution is custom-designed to support critical infrastructure in marine, offshore, defense, and industrial applications.
How Our Connectors and Penetrators Work
In underwater and high-pressure environments, maintaining the integrity of power and data transmission systems is vital. Teledyne’s connectors and penetrators serve as the link between external cables and internal components, providing a secure, sealed interface that prevents fluid ingress and electrical shorts.
Penetrators are installed through pressure vessels or enclosures, allowing internal systems to connect to external power or data sources without compromising internal conditions.
Connectors are used to join or disconnect cables in subsea systems and come in both wet mate (can be connected underwater) and dry mate (connected topside before deployment) configurations.
Our optical, electrical, and hybrid solutions ensure seamless performance, even in the most extreme environments.
Key Features
- Rugged Reliability
Designed for high-pressure, high-vibration, and corrosive marine environments.
- Comprehensive Product Range
Including marine connectors, penetrators, feedthroughs, hybrid optical/electrical connectors, and subsea high power systems.
- Wet Mate & Dry Mate Options
Flexibility for systems requiring underwater connect/disconnect or pre-deployment assembly.
- Custom Engineering & Application-Focused Design
Tailored solutions based on your exact performance needs, application specifications, and integration requirements.
- Expertise in Materials & Systems Integration
Deep domain knowledge across elastomers, metals, and composite materials to ensure durability and electrical integrity.
Benefits of Teledyne Marine Connector & Penetrator Systems
- Reliable Performance: Engineered to ensure continuous power and data flow with minimal signal loss or interruption.
- Unmatched Sealing Integrity: Robust sealing mechanisms prevent water ingress and corrosion over extended deployment periods.
- Application Flexibility: Designed to meet requirements for defense, seismic, offshore oil & gas, renewable energy, and scientific research.
- Reduced Downtime: Durable systems require less maintenance and reduce the risk of failure in critical missions.
- System Compatibility: Seamless integration into new or existing systems, supporting both legacy and modern technologies.
Applications
Teledyne Marine’s connectors and penetrators are trusted across a wide range of industries and environments, including:
- Underwater Vehicles (AUVs, ROVs, USVs, Gliders)
- Offshore Energy Systems
- Oceanographic Instrumentation
- Defense & Naval Systems
- Environmental Monitoring Platforms
- Seismic Exploration Equipment
- Industrial Harsh-Environment Applications
Why Choose Teledyne Marine?
With decades of proven experience and engineering leadership, Teledyne Marine is your trusted partner for marine connectors and penetrators that perform under pressure. Our tailored solutions are backed by deep expertise in subsea interconnect technology, in-house manufacturing, and responsive global support.
We offer:
- Application-specific product development
- Uncompromising quality and reliability
- Expert materials and systems engineering
- Global service and repair capabilities
- End-to-end integration support
Build deeper confidence in your systems with Teledyne Marine’s interconnect solutions. Contact us today to find the right connector or penetrator for your application.
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