Application
Optimize your insulation materials and designs
TE Connectivity products can be used for refrigerators and freezer parts. As the electricity consumption declines even as interior volumes of refrigerators and freezers expand, TE remains committed to efficient and economic solutions.
Electricity consumption continues to decline even as interior volumes of refrigerators and freezers expand. This requires optimizing insulation materials and design; TE offers connectors that can be foamed in place to reduce assembly time and minimize insulation voids. Additionally, our sensors and relays can help to maintain tight control of the cooling cycle. Within the Explore tabs, find TE products that can assist you in your search. Help keep everything more connected, cold, and running efficiently with TE connectors.
- The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.Read More
- Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.Read More
- The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.Read More
- The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.Read More
- The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.Read More
- A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.Read More
- Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.Read More
- The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.Read More
- The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.Read More
- The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.Read More
- A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.Read More
Harness
The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Through-Hole Resistors
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
Surface Mount Resistors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
Tactile Switches
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Snap Action Switches
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Splices
FASTON Terminals
RAST Compliant Connectors
Harness
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Harness
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Harness
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Harness
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Harness
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Harness
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Harness
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Harness
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Harness
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
Harness
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
Harness
Splices
Whether you need to splice 30 AWG solid copper magnet wire or 4/0 stranded aluminum wire, we offer a solution. Choose from crimp, insulation displacement connection (IDC) or other types of splice technology applied manually or with semi- or fully-automated equipment.
Harness
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application, uniform reliability and low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Harness
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Main control and user interface
Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.
Main control and user interface
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Main control and user interface
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Main control and user interface
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
Main control and user interface
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Main control and user interface
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Main control and user interface
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Main control and user interface
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Main control and user interface
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Main control and user interface
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Main control and user interface
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
Main control and user interface
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Compressor and inverter control
The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.
Compressor and inverter control
Cluster Blocks
Cluster blocks offer low-cost, fully insulated, quick-connect attachments for sealed hermetic header pins on compressors. They are available to fit .090 [2.29] and .125 [3.18] diameter pins. An AMPLIVAR contact is available for .090 [2.29] and .125 [3.18] diameter pins.
Compressor and inverter control
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Compressor and inverter control
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Compressor and inverter control
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Compressor and inverter control
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Compressor and inverter control
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Compressor and inverter control
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Compressor and inverter control
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Evaporator and condenser fan
The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Evaporator and condenser fan
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Evaporator and condenser fan
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Ice maker
The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.
Ice maker
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Ice maker
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Ice maker
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Ice maker
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Ice maker
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Ice maker
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Ice maker
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Ice maker
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Ice maker
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Ice maker
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Temperature switch / sensor
A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.
Temperature switch / sensor
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
Temperature switch / sensor
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Temperature switch / sensor
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Temperature switch / sensor
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Temperature switch / sensor
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Temperature switch / sensor
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Temperature switch / sensor
Temperature Sensor
NTC temperature probes sense temperature within the refrigerator or freezer. These probes are available in a variety of mechanical housings specially designed to offer superior moisture resistance. Both standard and custom probes are available.
Temperature switch / sensor
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Temperature switch / sensor
Humidity Sensor
Our HTG humidity sensors within the refrigerator or freezer help avoid “sweating” through economic control of the door heater. They can also aid with zone humidity control within different parts of the refrigerator, and they can improve defrost cycle efficiency.
Lamp
TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.
Lamp
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
Lamp
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Lamp
Micro MATE-N-LOK Connector
Low profile micro MATE-N-LOK connectors have a vertical height of less than 4.7mm – about 45% lower than other members of the product family. These soft-shell connectors include right-angle surface-mount headers and mating cable connectors.
Lamp
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Lamp
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Lamp
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Lamp
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Lamp
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Transformers
TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.
Transformers
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Transformers
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Transformers
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Transformers
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Transformers
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Transformers
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Transformers
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Application
Optimize your insulation materials and designs
TE Connectivity products can be used for refrigerators and freezer parts. As the electricity consumption declines even as interior volumes of refrigerators and freezers expand, TE remains committed to efficient and economic solutions.
Electricity consumption continues to decline even as interior volumes of refrigerators and freezers expand. This requires optimizing insulation materials and design; TE offers connectors that can be foamed in place to reduce assembly time and minimize insulation voids. Additionally, our sensors and relays can help to maintain tight control of the cooling cycle. Within the Explore tabs, find TE products that can assist you in your search. Help keep everything more connected, cold, and running efficiently with TE connectors.
- The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.Read More
- Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.Read More
- The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.Read More
- The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.Read More
- The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.Read More
- A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.Read More
- Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.Read More
- The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.Read More
- The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.Read More
- The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.Read More
- A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.Read More
- TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.Read More
Harness
The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the refrigerator, such as compressors, temperature control switches, temperature sensors, ice makers, fans, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Through-Hole Resistors
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
Surface Mount Resistors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
Tactile Switches
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Snap Action Switches
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Splices
FASTON Terminals
RAST Compliant Connectors
Harness
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Harness
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Harness
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Harness
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Harness
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Harness
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Harness
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Harness
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Harness
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
Harness
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
Harness
Splices
Whether you need to splice 30 AWG solid copper magnet wire or 4/0 stranded aluminum wire, we offer a solution. Choose from crimp, insulation displacement connection (IDC) or other types of splice technology applied manually or with semi- or fully-automated equipment.
Harness
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application, uniform reliability and low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Harness
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Main control and user interface
Basic refrigerators control cooling directly from thermostats. Higher-end refrigerators control temperature, cycle to reduce frost, control icemaking, etc. from a Control Board. A typical Control Board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.
Main control and user interface
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Main control and user interface
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Main control and user interface
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
Main control and user interface
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Main control and user interface
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Main control and user interface
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Main control and user interface
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Main control and user interface
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Main control and user interface
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Main control and user interface
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
Main control and user interface
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Compressor and inverter control
The compressor forces refrigerant through a throttle as part of the cooling cycle. A control circuit may be near the compressor to control speed or duty cycle. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the compressor winding to the control circuit or power source. These connections may be within a hermetically-sealed connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.
Compressor and inverter control
Cluster Blocks
Cluster blocks offer low-cost, fully insulated, quick-connect attachments for sealed hermetic header pins on compressors. They are available to fit .090 [2.29] and .125 [3.18] diameter pins. An AMPLIVAR contact is available for .090 [2.29] and .125 [3.18] diameter pins.
Compressor and inverter control
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Compressor and inverter control
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Compressor and inverter control
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Compressor and inverter control
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Compressor and inverter control
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Compressor and inverter control
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Compressor and inverter control
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Evaporator and condenser fan
The evaporator warms the freezer compartment and evacuates moist air with a fan to prevent frost. Evaporators are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Evaporator and condenser fan
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Evaporator and condenser fan
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Evaporator and condenser fan
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Ice maker
The ice maker freezes incoming water into cubes for dispensing. Ice makers are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like MATE-N-LOK connectors.
Ice maker
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
Ice maker
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
Ice maker
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Ice maker
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
Ice maker
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Ice maker
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Ice maker
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
Ice maker
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Ice maker
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Ice maker
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Temperature switch / sensor
A thermostat or temperature switch is set at the desired internal temperature. The temperature sensor controls the compressor to maintain this set temperature. Temperature switches and sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals.
Temperature switch / sensor
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
Temperature switch / sensor
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Temperature switch / sensor
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Temperature switch / sensor
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Temperature switch / sensor
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Temperature switch / sensor
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Temperature switch / sensor
Temperature Sensor
NTC temperature probes sense temperature within the refrigerator or freezer. These probes are available in a variety of mechanical housings specially designed to offer superior moisture resistance. Both standard and custom probes are available.
Temperature switch / sensor
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Temperature switch / sensor
Humidity Sensor
Our HTG humidity sensors within the refrigerator or freezer help avoid “sweating” through economic control of the door heater. They can also aid with zone humidity control within different parts of the refrigerator, and they can improve defrost cycle efficiency.
Lamp
TE offers a wide variety of lamp connectors for wire, flat flex cables and flexible etched circuits.
Lamp
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
Lamp
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
Lamp
Micro MATE-N-LOK Connector
Low profile micro MATE-N-LOK connectors have a vertical height of less than 4.7mm – about 45% lower than other members of the product family. These soft-shell connectors include right-angle surface-mount headers and mating cable connectors.
Lamp
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
Lamp
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
Lamp
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Lamp
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
Lamp
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Transformers
TE offers a wide variety of transformer connectors for wire, flat flex cables, and flexible etched circuits.
Transformers
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
Transformers
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
Transformers
FASTON Terminals
Speed of application – uniform reliability – low per-line cost. These advantages have made our FASTON connector products the industry leader in appliances. With 60+ years of experience providing quick connects, we constantly strive to introduce new and improved types.
Transformers
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
Transformers
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
Transformers
RAST Compliant Connector
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
Transformers
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.