What This Bail Clip Does
The TE Connectivity 552100-1 is a bail clip from the CHAMP series, designed as a retention accessory for CHAMP D-Sub connectors. It secures the cable-to-connector interface by clamping the cable bundle against the connector backshell, preventing strain on the termination points during handling or vibration. This is a mechanical accessory — it carries no electrical contacts and does not alter the signal path. The bail clip is a standard replacement part for CHAMP D-Sub connector assemblies, used wherever a positive cable retention mechanism is specified in the harness build.
The 552100-1 bail clip is intended for use with CHAMP D-Sub connectors from TE Connectivity. It is not a connector body or a contact — it is a cable retention clip that wraps around the cable bundle and latches onto the connector shell. The clip fits the standard CHAMP D-Sub backshell profile; it does not require additional mounting hardware beyond what is already present on the connector assembly. For a given CHAMP D-Sub connector size, the bail clip is a direct fit — no modification or adapter needed.