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Overview

Key Benefits:

Unsealed Locks and Position Assurance

  • Enhanced Terminal Security: Provides a robust secondary locking mechanism to confirm terminals are fully seated and avert disconnections, reducing the risk of electrical failures.
  • Backward Compatibility: Easily integrates with existing systems using standard 6.35 mm pitch universal MATE-N-LOK connectors, eliminating the need for requalification.
  • High Performance Materials: Constructed from durable PBT GF materials that meet UL 94 V-0 flammability standards, enabling safety and reliability in harsh environments.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for various uses including automotive wire harnesses, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and household appliances, offering broad applicability.
  • Reliable Performance Under Stress: Designed to maintain secure connections even under conditions of vibration and mechanical stress, making it ideal for demanding industrial and automotive applications.
  • Compliance with Standards: Meets stringent safety and performance standards, including UL recognition, CSA certification, and VDE approval, providing assurance of quality and reliability.
Unsealed Locks and Position Assurance

Key Features:

Unsealed Locks and Position Assurance

Feature
Pitch
6.35 mm
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to 120°C
Material PBT GF
Flammability Standard
UL 94 V-0
Compliance
UL Recognized (File E28476), CSA Certified (File LR7189), VDE Approved (Certificate 40023469)

Real-world Applications:

Unsealed Locks and Position Assurance

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

  • Wire Harness Systems: Enables terminals to be fully seated and securely locked in wire harness systems, helping to prevent disconnections that could lead to electrical failures and costly rework.
  • Control Units: Provides secure connections in vehicle control units, maintaining performance and reliability under conditions of vibration and mechanical stress.
  • Lighting Systems: Enhances the reliability of automotive lighting systems by helping ensure all electrical connections are secure and stable.

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES

  • Tractors and Harvesters: Maintains secure electrical connections in agricultural machinery, essential for reliable performance in harsh environments with high levels of vibration and mechanical stress.
  • Sprayers and Seeders: Assists in establishing secure electrical connections in various agricultural equipment, minimizing the likelihood of electrical malfunctions during operation.

 

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

  • Excavators and Loaders: Provides strong secondary locking for electrical connectors in heavy-duty construction machinery, enabling dependable performance in challenging conditions.
  • Cranes and Bulldozers: Secures electrical connections in construction vehicles, crucial for maintaining functionality and safety on job sites.

 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

  • Trucks and Buses: Maintaining the integrity of electrical connections in commercial transportation supports the reliable operation of critical systems such as lighting, control units, and communication systems.
  • Emergency Vehicles: Provides enhanced terminal security in emergency vehicles, where reliable electrical connections are vital for operational readiness and safety.

 

INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

  • HVAC Systems: Secure connections in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are critical for maintaining efficient and reliable operation in industrial and commercial buildings.
  • Robotics: Maintains secure electrical connections in robotic systems, essential for precise control and operation in manufacturing environments.

 

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

  • Large Appliances: Provides reliable terminal security in large household appliances such as washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators, enhancing safety and performance.
  • Small Appliances: Maintaining stable connections in small kitchen appliances such as blenders and coffee makers is crucial for their safe and effective operation.

 

POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS

  • Battery Boxes: Enhances the security of connections in battery boxes, providing reliable power distribution and reducing the risk of disconnections.
  • Fuse & Relay Boxes: Provides secure terminal locking in fuse and relay boxes, critical for maintaining the integrity and safety of electrical systems.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How can mismatching be prevented at the assembly line?

A:     With up to 6 polarization and color key mating configurations as well as mechanical codings that help prevent mismatch of receptacle and tab housings. 

Q:    Which are typical applications for Unsealed Interconnection System Connectors?

A:     These connectors can be used in a vast variety of applications such as bulkheads, fuse & relay boxes, control units, wire-to-wire coupling, and in-cabin applications.

 

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Features

Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.  

Other

  • Serviceable  Yes

  • EU RoHS Compliance  Compliant

  • EU ELV Compliance  Compliant

Packaging Features

  • Packaging Method  Carton

Product Type Features

  • Sealable  No

  • Connector & Contact Retention Accessory Type  Secondary Lock, TPA (Terminal Position Assurance)

Industry Standards

  • UL Flammability Rating  UL 94HB

Body Features

  • Primary Product Color  Green, Purple, Yellow, Brown, Violet, Gray, Blue

  • Primary Product Material  PBT GF, Nylon 6

Configuration Features

  • Number of Positions  21, 4

Usage Conditions

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 – 105, -30 – 100, -40 – 140, -40 – 120

  • Operating Temperature Range (°F) -22 – 212, -40 – 248, -40 – 284, -40 – 221

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-J96-ULPA

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