What Electro Adapter does

Electro Adapter, Inc. is a privately held U.S. specialty manufacturer of circular and rectangular connector backshells and accessory hardware, founded in 1969 and headquartered in a 54,000 sq ft facility in Chatsworth, California. The company designs and produces banding backshells, spring-termination backshells, shrink-boot adapters, shield-termination technologies, cable clamps, strain reliefs, and conduit assemblies built to AS85049, M85049, MIL-DTL-85049, and MIL-C-85049 military specifications, plus rectangular variants for Mil-DTL-24308 (D-Sub), Mil-DTL-83513 (Micro-D), and Mil-C-81659 (ARINC) connectors. Proprietary technology families include Banded Entry Technology (introduced 1972 and treated as an industry standard), Constant Force Spring termination (tool-less, 125 min lb pull strength to AS85049), the IBISS repairable shielding system, the Low-Profile Clicker spin coupling, and the EMP Band Adapter Series for electromagnetic pulse hardening. The company holds AS85049 and M85049 QPL status, ITAR registration (M16676 through 2026), ISO9001:2015 certification, DD2345 Enhanced JPC qualification, and Cage Code 31461, and it operates on a direct manufacturer-to-customer sales model via RFQ with no public pricing, supported by regional stocking distributors in the U.S., Canada, and Israel.

Name

Electro Adapter

Legal name

Electro Adapter, Inc.

Website

https://electro-adapter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Electro Adapter, founded 1969 and based in Chatsworth, California, manufactures Mil-Spec circular and rectangular connector backshells, banding adapters, spring-termination backshells, and shield-termination accessories (AS85049 / M85049 QPL) for U.S. and allied defense primes, aerospace OEMs, cable/harness builders, and select energy and nuclear customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Backshells & Connector Accessories

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC)

Keywords

• Military backshells
• Connector accessories
• EMI RFI shielding
• Cable terminations
• Mil-Spec adapters

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Backshells & Connector Accessories: Direct manufacturer sales of backshell adapters, banding backshells, spring termination backshells, shrink boot adapters, cable clamps, strain reliefs, banding tools and accessories. Products are engineered and built to conform to Military specifications (AS85049, M85049, MIL-DTL-85049). Direct shipment to customers to reduce costs compared to channel partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Electro Adapter manufactures and supplies circular and rectangular backshells, connector adapters, banding backshells, spring termination backshells, shrink boot adapters, cable clamps, and strain reliefs used to interconnect and terminate cable assemblies on military and aerospace platforms. Its products are engineered and qualified to AS85049, M85049, MIL-DTL-85049, and MIL-C-85049 specifications and are sold direct to OEMs, cable/harness builders, and systems integrators through an RFQ-based quoting model.

Product overview

Electro Adapter is a specialized manufacturer of connector accessories and backshells for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on Circular Backshells (A**/E** series, 217 EMP, 271 EMI, 308 Spring, E11/E32 Shield Sock, 3140, 4800) and Rectangular Backshells (D-Sub, Micro-D, ARINC series including 901-719, 901-748, 902-150F/S, 902-270, 902-272, 902-276, 902-344), all conforming to AS85049/M85049 Mil-Spec requirements. Supporting products include Banding Tools, Shield Termination Bands (214L), Shield Splice Kits, 301 Series Extenders, Clamps and Strain Reliefs, and Conduit Assemblies. The company also offers custom and special accessories for unique application requirements. Products serve aerospace, military, space, marine, transportation, and industrial automation markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Circular Backshells Mil-Spec connector backshells in banding, spring termination, and molding adapter configurations, including cable strain relief clamps and shield sock terminations for cable termination in military, aerospace, and high-performance applications.
• Rectangular Backshells Banding backshell adapters for D-Subminiature, Micro-D Subminiature, and ARINC connectors, offered in solid and split-shell designs with straight, 45°, 90°, and offset configurations, single and dual entries, oval banded terminations, and EMI/RFI gasket versions.
• AS85049/M85049 Mil-Spec Backshells (QPL) Qualified Parts List circular backshells manufactured to AS85049, M85049, MIL-DTL-85049, and MIL-C-85049 military specifications for aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications.
• 308 Series Constant Force Spring Adapter

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in labor touch time with Series 308 Constant Force Spring termination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Elimec (Israel)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized international stocking distributor for Electro Adapter products in Israel. Stocking standard and EMI/RFI adapters including Band-Adapters, Bands, Shrink-Boot Adapters and Cable-Clamps for class W D38999 MS347X connectors. Stock includes shortest lightweight Band-Adaptors (271XXS series) and Right-Angle Band-Adaptors (27140R). AS85049 QPL Self-Locking Band-Adapters M85049/88-XXWXX and QPL Shrink-Boot Adapters M85049/69-XXW available from stock.
• RPA DistributorsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking distributor since 1971 providing quality electromechanical products. Experienced in serving the electromechanical industry with trained technical staff from order inception to delivery. Website: www.rpaelect.com, Phone: 800-280-1871, Located in Dayton, OH.
• March ElectronicsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQPL'd value added distributor of connectors and connector accessories. Stocking mil-spec M85049 and designs for non-shielded environmental circular backshells (A** Series) and shielded environmental/non-environmental circular backshells (E** Series). Also stocks rectangular banding backshell adapters for D-Subminiature, Micro-D, and ARINC connectors.
• Seivad Connections Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefense contractor based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, supporting Tier 1 & 2 customers to government and DND, Canadian Forces Bases. Stocks primarily 901 series designed for DND cables. Also supports Ordnance/TACOM-GDLS backshells for clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glenair: Glenair is the largest US manufacturer of military-spec circular backshells, connector accessories and EMI/RFI termination products. It competes head-to-head with Electro Adapter across AS85049/M85049 product lines and serves the same defense and aerospace primes via a catalog-driven direct sales model.
• Radiall: Radiall manufactures mil-spec circular connectors and accessories (ARINC, MIL-DTL-38999 family, etc.) and serves the same aerospace/defense customer base. Comparable scope on connector accessories and EMI/RFI terminations.
• ITT Cannon: ITT Cannon manufactures MIL-DTL-38999 and similar military circular connectors and complementary backshells/accessories, serving the same defense and aerospace primes as Electro Adapter. Comparable product approach to mil-spec qualified interconnects.
• Souriau (Eaton): Souriau (now part of Eaton's Aerospace division) produces mil-spec circular connectors and accessories qualified to VG/EN and AS standards. Direct comparable to Electro Adapter in ruggedized circular interconnect for defense and aerospace platforms.
• Sunbank (Backshells): Sunbank / Sunbank Backshells is one of the longest-established QPL-qualified backshell specialists, specializing in strain reliefs, banding backshells and connector accessories built to MIL-DTL-85049 specifications. It competes with Electro Adapter on direct backshell equivalents for AS85049/M85049 qualified parts.
• Polamco: Polamco designs and manufactures backshells, connector accessories and EMI/RFI shield termination products to AS85049 and equivalent European specifications. Direct competitor in mil-spec backshells with overlapping customer set across European and US defense primes.

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect produces ruggedized circular/rectangular connectors, backshells, and EMI/RFI solutions for military and aerospace applications. Broader incumbent with overlapping mil-spec accessory products and a similar prime-customer footprint.
• Cinch Connectivity Solutions (Bel Fuse): Cinch (a Bel Fuse division) supplies mil-spec circular connectors, D-Sub/Micro-D and complementary accessories. Incumbent with overlapping QPL product lines and defense-prime relationships comparable to Electro Adapter's served market.
• Amphenol (MIL/Aero): Amphenol's Military & Aerospace division produces a broad portfolio of mil-spec circular/rectangular connectors and connector accessories, including backshells, that overlap with Electro Adapter's offering. As a global incumbent, Amphenol serves the same primes but across a far wider product range.
• TE Connectivity (Aerospace Defense): TE Connectivity's Aerospace, Defense & Marine business supplies MIL-spec circular/rectangular connectors, backshells and cable accessories. Larger incumbent competing in the same QPL-validated space but as part of a much broader electrical/electronic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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