Connector part and connector assembly for use in a severe environment

摘要

A connector part for use underwater or in a wet or severe environment, the connector part comprising a pin, projecting axially forwardly from a support, the pin comprising an axially extending electrically conductive portion, an axially extending sleeve comprising fiber reinforced plastic around the conductive portion, a protective layer around the sleeve to prevent exposure of the sleeve to ambient conditions when the pin is exposed to ambient conditions, and an axially extending conductive and impermeable layer between the sleeve and the protective layer.