Bail Lock Kit for CHAMP D-Sub Connectors
The TE Connectivity 5552562-1 is a bail lock assembly from the CHAMP series, designed for vertical-mount CHAMP D-Sub connectors. It includes the 4-40 mounting hardware, so you don't need to source screws or standoffs separately. This is the latch mechanism that secures the cable-side plug to the panel-mount receptacle — without it, the mated pair relies only on friction and the shell's detents, which can loosen under vibration or cable strain.
What the 4-40 Hardware Means for the Build
The included 4-40 threaded hardware matches the standard jackscrew thread found on most D-Sub connectors. That means the bail lock kit bolts directly into the same panel holes you'd use for a standard D-Sub backshell or hood. No need to drill new holes or swap to a metric thread — it's a drop-in fit for any CHAMP D-Sub installation that uses 4-40 hardware.