Product Description
SMA Male Coaxial Dust Cap Gold-Plated Brass Protective Cover
The ARS-4800 is a precision-machined SMA male threaded dust cap designed to protect exposed SMA female (jack) and compatible RP-SMA female coaxial connectors from contamination, physical damage, and environmental exposure. Its standard 1/4"-36 UNS thread provides secure attachment, while the hex body allows easy installation and removal with a 5/16-inch wrench.
Key Features
- SMA Male Threaded Dust Cap
- 1/4"-36 UNS thread
- Gold-plated brass construction
- 5/16" (0.3125" / 7.9 mm) hex
- Protects exposed RF connector interfaces
- Helps prevent dust, dirt, moisture, and debris from entering unused ports
- Protects connector threads and mating surfaces during storage, shipping, and field use
- Compact design suitable for test equipment, radios, antennas, and RF assemblies
- SKU: ARS-4800
Specifications
| Part Number | ARS-4800 |
| Description | SMA Male Dust Cap / Protective Cover |
| Interface | SMA Male |
| Thread | 1/4"-36 UNS |
| Thread Diameter | 1/4 inch |
| Thread Pitch | 36 TPI |
| Hex Size | 5/16" across flats |
| Hex Size (Metric) | 7.9 mm |
| Material | Brass |
| Finish | Gold Plated |
| Application | Protection of exposed SMA female connectors |
Connector Protection
The ARS-4800 helps protect precision RF interfaces from:
- Dust and dirt
- Moisture and environmental contaminants
- Scratches and mechanical damage
- Damage to connector threads and mating surfaces
- Contamination during transportation and storage
It is well suited for RF test equipment, communications equipment, antennas, radios, cable assemblies, laboratory equipment, and other systems using SMA connectors.
Compatibility
The ARS-4800 SMA male dust cap is intended for use with compatible SMA female (jack) connectors and may also be used with compatible RP-SMA female interfaces where the mechanical interface dimensions match.
Important: Connector compatibility should be verified by the user before installation, particularly for RP-SMA applications and equipment using non-standard or proprietary connector configurations.
Product Identification
American Radio Supply
SKU: ARS-4800
SMA Male Dust Cap / Protective Cover
1/4"-36 UNS Thread • Gold-Plated Brass
