Bulkhead Fittings

Localized stress around bulkhead openings often leads to mechanical failure, particularly under cyclic loading or thermal expansion. Precision-machined bulkhead fittings with full thread engagement, step-down shoulders, and support flanges mitigate stress risers and distribute mechanical loads over the entire panel contact area. This design approach prevents deflection of the mounting surface, which can otherwise propagate fatigue cracks or reduce sealing efficiency. 

Certain system architectures require complete electrical isolation across a mechanical pass-through, especially in EMI-sensitive or high-voltage assemblies. Non-conductive bulkhead fittings incorporate high-dielectric constant polymer insulators or ceramic inserts with low leakage current coefficients. These components ensure controlled impedance, eliminate parasitic capacitance, and allow safe routing of signal or power conductors without compromising enclosure shielding or introducing unintended ground loops.