FCR1504M 1500 Series Flange-Mounted 4-Pin Male Stainless Steel Underwater Connector

FCR1504M Stainless Steel Flange-Mounted 4-Pin Male Underwater Connector — 1500 Series

The 1500 and 2000 series metal shell subsea connectors feature machined 316L stainless steel or titanium alloy housings — delivering the highest mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and pressure rating of any connector series in the product range. The metal shell construction is specified for the most demanding subsea environments: deep-ocean research equipment, heavy-duty ROV work-class tooling, offshore oil and gas instrumentation, and long-life permanent subsea observatories where connector replacement is impractical. The flange-mount (FCR) and bulkhead-mount (BCR) bodies are machined to close tolerances for repeatable sealing performance across thousands of mate-demate cycles.

The FCR1504M is a 4-pin male stainless steel flange-mounted (F) connector in the 1500 series metal shell range. The flange mounting provides a precision-machined sealing face around the connector body that bolts directly to a mating flange on the equipment housing — providing superior pull-out strength and pressure resistance compared to threaded bulkhead connectors in high-vibration and high-pressure applications. 4-pin configuration supports power+ground+2 signal, or 4-channel signal/control applications. Gold-plated contacts; depth rated to 6,000 m.


Key Design Features

  • 316L stainless steel flange-mount (FCR) body — maximum corrosion resistance
  • 4-pin male (M) contact insert — gold-plated copper alloy
  • 1500 Series — rated to 6,000 m depth (600 bar)
  • Precision-machined flange face — bolted sealing, superior to threaded bulkhead
  • Compatible with FCR1504F female socket body
  • Suitable for permanent installation in subsea instruments and vehicles
  • Multiple O-ring sealing stages for redundant pressure sealing
  • 4-pin layout: power+signal or 4-channel signal applications

Electrical & Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Series1500 Series
Contacts4 pin (male)
Body material316L stainless steel
Mount typeFlange (FCR)
Depth rating6,000 m (600 bar)
Contact materialGold-plated copper alloy

Typical Applications

  • Deep-sea scientific instrument power and signal connectors
  • Permanent subsea observatory flange-mount connectors
  • Work-class ROV heavy-duty power and control connectors
  • Offshore subsea instrumentation long-life connectors
  • AUV and glider hull penetrator connectors
  • Subsea mooring instrumentation connectors

Selection Guide

1500 Series vs 2000 Series Metal Shell Connectors

The 1500 Series (FCR15xx / BCR15xx) is rated to 6,000 m and suits full ocean depth ROV and scientific applications. The 2000 Series (FCR20xx / BCR20xx) provides an enhanced mechanical design for applications requiring higher pull-out force ratings, heavier cable strain relief, or a larger body diameter for higher pin counts. Contact us for selection guidance based on your depth, current, and mechanical loading requirements.

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FCR1504M 1500 Series Flange-Mounted 4-Pin Male Stainless Steel Underwater Connector

The FCR1504M is a 4-pin male flange-mounted subsea electrical connector from RV POWER's Metal Shell 1500 Series. Constructed from 316L stainless steel with precision-machined gold-plated contacts and molded O-ring seals, the FCR1504M delivers reliable electrical performance in demanding underwater environments — from shallow coastal to full ocean depth. The 4-pin configuration supports power + signal or dual-power circuits in ROV frames, subsea junction boxes, and offshore equipment. The flange-mounting interface provides superior vibration resistance vs. bulkhead designs.

Stainless Steel Metal Shell vs. Anodized Aluminum

The FCR1504M's 316L stainless steel shell outperforms aluminum connectors in long-term seawater deployment:

  • Superior seawater corrosion resistance — no anodizing layer to degrade
  • High mechanical strength — absorbs thruster vibration without distortion
  • Non-magnetic — critical for acoustic and magnetic sensing applications
  • No surface treatment required — ready for deployment straight from the box

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification Notes
Model FCR1504M Metal Shell 1500 Series, 4-Pin, Male, Flange-Mounted
Body Material 316L Stainless Steel Marine-grade, non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant
Pin Count 4 pins Gold-plated male contacts
Mounting Flange Mount (FCR) 4-hole panel, high vibration resistance
Sealing Molded O-ring per contact IP68-rated face seal
Waterproof Rating IP68 Continuous submersion rated
Depth Rating Up to 600m (standard) Deep-sea options — consult RV POWER
Voltage Rating Up to 500V DC/AC Application-dependent
Salt Spray ≥1000 hours (5% NaCl, 35°C) ASTM B117 compliant
Operating Temp -20°C to +60°C Storage: -40°C to +85°C
Certifications CE, RoHS, REACH Optional CCS certification

Applications

  • ROV Electrical Systems — Thruster power and signal connections with superior vibration resistance
  • Subsea Junction Boxes — Flange-mount panel feed-through on offshore platform distribution panels
  • Offshore Energy — Seismic survey, underwater camera, and acoustic array connections
  • Defense and Naval — Hull penetrations and submarine auxiliary systems
  • Oceanographic Moorings — Long-term underwater sensor frame deployments

RV POWER Metal Shell 1500 Series

The FCR1504M is part of RV POWER's Metal Shell 1500 Series — stainless steel underwater connectors in FCR (flange-mount) and BCR (bulkhead-mount) configurations, available in 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-pin options. All 1500 Series connectors feature 316L stainless steel bodies, gold-plated contacts, IP68 sealing, and ASTM B117 salt spray testing.

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