LAPP 700864 Heavy Duty Connector Base - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The LAPP 700864 is a base-mounted box connector accessory designed for side entry applications with dual PG29 threaded entries and HB16 size configuration. This component provides IP65 ingress protection suitable for dust-tight and water-resistant installations in industrial environments. The part carries a Last Time Buy product status, indicating discontinued production. Identification of equivalent substitute parts is necessary to ensure continued availability and system compatibility for new installations and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

700864

LAPPIn Stock: 847700864 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

70086400

LAPPIn Stock: 105970086400 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the LAPP 700864 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

• Connector Type: Base - Box Mount
• Size Designation: HB16
• Thread Size: PG29
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP65 - Dust Tight, Water Resistant
• Housing Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Physical Dimensions: 117.00mm L × 58.00mm W × 84.00mm H

Acceptable Variation Parameters:

• Style Configuration: Single or dual side entry configurations
• Operating Temperature Range: Minimum -40°C lower bound; upper bound may vary
• Product Status: Active status preferred over Last Time Buy

The LAPP 70086400 qualifies as a manufacturer-recommended substitute based on matching all mandatory parameters while offering improved product status (Active versus Last Time Buy).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: LAPP 70086400

The LAPP 70086400 is the manufacturer-recommended substitute for the LAPP 700864. Both components maintain identical mechanical and electrical specifications across all critical parameters: HB16 size, PG29 threading, IP65 ingress protection, aluminum alloy construction, and matching physical dimensions.

The key distinction is product lifecycle status. The 700864 carries Last Time Buy designation, indicating end-of-life production. The 70086400 maintains Active status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability for ongoing procurement requirements.

The operating temperature upper limit differs by 25°C (100°C versus 125°C on the original part). This variance must be evaluated against specific application thermal requirements. For installations operating within the -40°C to 100°C range, the substitute provides full functional equivalence.

The style configuration differs (single side entry versus dual side entry on the original). This distinction affects connector entry point count but does not impact base mounting compatibility or electrical performance when properly integrated into system design.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can LAPP 70086400 directly replace LAPP 700864 in existing installations?

A: Direct replacement is possible when the application operates within the -40°C to 100°C temperature range and the single side entry configuration meets system requirements. Physical dimensions and mounting interfaces are identical. Verify that the reduction from dual to single side entry does not conflict with connector routing or system architecture.

Q: What is the significance of the Last Time Buy status on the 700864?

A: Last Time Buy indicates LAPP has ceased production of this part number. Existing inventory will be depleted without replenishment. New designs and maintenance applications should transition to the 70086400 to ensure long-term supply availability.

Q: Are there dimensional compatibility concerns when substituting these parts?

A: No. Both components share identical external dimensions (117.00mm L × 58.00mm W × 84.00mm H) and mounting interface specifications. Box mounting and locking clip configurations are equivalent.

Q: How does the operating temperature difference affect substitution decisions?

A: The 700864 supports -40°C to 125°C operation, while the 70086400 supports -40°C to 100°C. Applications requiring sustained operation above 100°C cannot use the substitute. Applications within the 100°C upper limit experience no thermal performance degradation.

Q: What ingress protection equivalence exists between these parts?

A: Both components provide identical IP65 rating (dust tight, water resistant). Environmental sealing performance and contamination resistance are equivalent across both part numbers.

Q: Does the series designation change (EPIC® HB versus EPIC® H-B) indicate functional differences?

A: Series designation reflects LAPP's internal product line organization. The functional specifications, mechanical interfaces, and electrical performance remain equivalent. Both parts belong to the EPIC connector family and maintain compatibility with associated EPIC system components.