Applications

Q:    What is an AMPSEAL 16 connector?

A:     TE Connectivity’s AMPSEAL 16 environmentally sealed connectors are designed for cable to cable and cable to device applications. AMPSEAL 16 connectors are used in harsh environment applications where even a small degradation in connection may be critical.

 

Q:    What are the appropriate applications for AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     Truck, Bus, Off-highway, Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Emergency Vehicles, Forestry, Recreational, Marine, Motorcycle.

 

Q:    When should I use AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     AMPSEAL 16 connectors provide reliability and performance on the engine or transmission, under the hood, for motor controllers, solenoid interfaces, on the chassis, or in the cab. AMPSEAL 16 connectors offer field proven reliability and rugged quality. Rectangular, thermoplastic housings offer a wide operating temperature range and silicone rear wire and interface seals allow the connectors to withstand conditions of extreme temperature and moisture. 

Key Features

Q:    What are the AMPSEAL 16 connectors’ key features?

A:     AMPSEAL 16 Connector Key Features:

  •     Accepts contact size HDSF 16 (up to 13 amps)
  •     14-20 AWG (2.50-0.50 mm2)
  •     2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12 cavity arrangements
  •     In-line mount
  •     Rectangular, thermoplastic housing
  •     Integrated latch for mating
  •     Integrated Primary Latch Reinforcement (PLR) confirms contact alignment and retention

Performance/ Specifications

Q:    What is the temperature range for AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     Operating at temperatures -40°C to +125°C

 

Q:    How durable are AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     50 cycles. Note: Shall meet visual requirements, show no physical damage, and meet requirements of additional tests as specified in Product Qualification and Requalification Test Sequence in Figure 3 of TE product document 108-2184.

 

Q:    What is the insulation resistance for AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     20 megohms minimum. SAE J2030 6.3. Insulation resistance at 1000 volts DC adjacent terminals measured after 60 seconds or until stabilization occurs.


Q:    What is the immersion rating for AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:    IP67 rating

 

Q:    What is the vibration rating for AMPSEAL 16 connectors?

A:     No discontinuities. EIA-364-28 Subject mated specimens to 21 G’s rms between 25 to 2000 Hz. Twenty hours in each of three mutually perpendicular planes. Note: Shall meet visual requirements, show no physical damage, and meet requirements of additional tests as specified in Product Qualification and Requalification Test Sequence in Figure 3 of TE product document 108-2184.
 

Materials

Q:    What material are AMPSEAL 16 connector shells made of?

A:     AMPSEAL 16 connector shells are made of rugged 15% Glass filled thermoplastic.

 

Q:    What material are AMPSEAL 16 connector PLRs made of?

A:     AMPSEAL 16 connector PLRs are made of rugged 15% Glass filled thermoplastic.

 

Q:    What material are the AMPSEAL 16 connector seals made of?
A:     The AMPSEAL 16 connector seals are made of silicone rubber.