{"product_id":"staubli-mc4-sealing-cap-female-pv-bvk4-32-0716-male-pv-svk4-32-0717","title":"Stäubli MC4 Sealing Cap — Female PV-BVK4 (32.0716) \/ Male PV-SVK4 (32.0717)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── INTRO ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eStäubli MC4 Sealing Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e protects unplugged MC4 and MC4-EVO2 connectors from \u003cstrong\u003emoisture, dirt, and debris\u003c\/strong\u003e during installation, maintenance, or panel storage. Made from \u003cstrong\u003eflexible TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)\u003c\/strong\u003e, each cap pushes firmly into an open connector to restore weatherproofing and prevent corrosion on exposed contacts. Available as a \u003cstrong\u003eFemale cap (32.0716 \/ PV-BVK4)\u003c\/strong\u003e — for open female\/socket connectors — or a \u003cstrong\u003eMale cap (32.0717 \/ PV-SVK4)\u003c\/strong\u003e — for open male\/plug connectors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── STAT STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eWhen fitted\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTPE\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eFlexible, UV-resistant material\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eMC4 \u0026amp; EVO2\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:3px;\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── AMBER COMPATIBILITY CALLOUT ───────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #f59e0b;background:#fff8e1;padding:10px 16px;margin-bottom:22px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#b45309;\"\u003e⚡ Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for use with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Stäubli MC4 and MC4-EVO2 connectors only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The female cap (32.0716) fits open socket connectors; the male cap (32.0717) fits open plug connectors. Always match cap to connector gender.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── VARIANT TABLE ──────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Choose Your Variant\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#005c54;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFemale Cap — 32.0716\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMale Cap — 32.0717\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eType Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-BVK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003ePV-SVK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003efemale (socket)\u003c\/strong\u003e connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003emale (plug)\u003c\/strong\u003e connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUnused branch socket ports; spare female leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUnused branch plug ports; spare male leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── TECH SPEC TABLE ────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Technical Specifications\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:22px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eStäubli Electrical Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eMPN — Female Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e32.0716 \/ PV-BVK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eMPN — Male Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e32.0717 \/ PV-SVK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eTPE (thermoplastic elastomer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eIngress Protection (fitted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003eStäubli MC4 and MC4-EVO2 connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eIndividual cap (select variant above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Frequently Asked Questions\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0faf9;\"\u003eWhich cap do I need — female (32.0716) or male (32.0717)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMatch the cap gender to the \u003cstrong\u003eopen connector it will plug into\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the \u003cstrong\u003efemale cap (32.0716 \/ PV-BVK4)\u003c\/strong\u003e to seal an open female\/socket MC4 connector. Use the \u003cstrong\u003emale cap (32.0717 \/ PV-SVK4)\u003c\/strong\u003e to seal an open male\/plug MC4 connector. On MC4-EVO2 branch connectors, unused socket ports take 32.0716 and unused plug ports take 32.0717.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6e3;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#fff;\"\u003eWhen should I use sealing caps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFit sealing caps on \u003cstrong\u003eany open MC4 connector not currently mated\u003c\/strong\u003e — including spare branch ports, disconnected string leads during maintenance, or panel connectors during storage. An unmated MC4 connector is only rated IP2X; the sealing cap restores \u003cstrong\u003eIP67 protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing moisture ingress and contact corrosion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0faf9;\"\u003eAre these compatible with all MC4 connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 16px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eThese caps are designed and tested for use with \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Stäubli MC4 and MC4-EVO2 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fitment on third-party MC4-style connectors is not guaranteed and may not achieve the rated IP67 seal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Staubli","offers":[{"title":"Female 32.0716","offer_id":64052680851805,"sku":"PV-BVK4","price":1.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male 32.0717","offer_id":64052680884573,"sku":"PV-SVK4","price":1.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/MC4SealingCap-Female32.0717.jpg?v=1775014540","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/staubli-mc4-sealing-cap-female-pv-bvk4-32-0716-male-pv-svk4-32-0717","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}