some goodish connectors I have found are some kind of 4 pin DIN plugs for
audio with screwthread.
rather robust probbly halfinch or so
$5 for the pair in qty of 1 retail.

dont know about automotive use though.

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> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Josh Koffman
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2004 2:56 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [EE:] Sealed connectors - CAN bus
>
>
> If size isn't too much of an issue, you could look at the connectors
> usually used to link a vehicle's electrical system to a trailer. There
> are some with 8+ connectors. I think Canon made some round connectors
> that were originally for the military that might work well. Rather
> pricey, but pretty bulletproof.
>
> HTH
>
> Josh
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> Gerhard Fiedler wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > do you have any good suggestions for sealed connectors for CAN bus
> > connections? This is for an automotive application, and the
> equipment will
> > potentially be everywhere a case can be mounted in or on a car.
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