Modular, circular, environment resistant electrical connector assembly having retention clips for manually or automatically loading of electrical contacts

An electrical connector assembly comprising a shell adapted for connection to a grommet assembly in alignment therewith;

• means associated with said shell and adapted for cooperation with said grommet assembly whereby to allow for their axial engagement and disengagement while preventing their rotation relative to each other;
• an environment resisting grommet elastomer having sealing webs with a minimum wire seal of 0.035 in. for No. 20 size electrical contacts and an insulating disc with a plurality of retention clips for assembly of electrical contacts mounted in said grommet assembly.