Enhanced Safety with Secure and Flame-Retardant Solution
TE Connectivity's AMP MCP 18P monoblock connector empowers engineers and designers with a versatile and secure solution for diverse applications in the automotive, transportation, industrial, and commercial sectors. This unsealed connector, featuring a flame-retardant design and reduced mating force, is specifically tailored to meet the challenges of harsh in-cabin, bulkhead, fuse and relay box environments, while offering significant advantages over traditional connector options.
Key Features:
AMP MCP 18P Monoblock Connectors
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Contact System | AMP MCP 2.8 |
| Current Rating | Up to 40 Amps |
| Degree of Protection | IP30 |
| Maximum Voltage | 24V DC |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +105°C |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 V-0 Material (Housing only) |
| Mating Force | Below 75 N |
| Locking Feature | Secondary |
| Color Codings | 4 Available |
| Bulkhead Compatibility | Existing Cut-Outs |
Benefits:
AMP MCP 18P Monoblock Connectors
- Simplified assembly: The innovative lever design and reduced mating force below 75N significantly ease the connection process, minimizing strain and improving assembly efficiency compared to traditional connectors.
- Enhanced compatibility: Utilizes the widely adopted AMP MCP 2.8 contact system, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and a wide range of compatible products.
- Drop-in replacement: Fits seamlessly into existing bulkhead cut-outs, eliminating the need for design modifications and simplifying the upgrade or replacement of older connectors.
- Superior safety: Constructed from flame-retardant UL 94 V-0 material, providing an extra layer of protection in applications where fire resistance is critical.
- Reduced errors: The availability of four distinct color codings minimizes connection errors and simplifies identification within complex wiring systems.
- Versatility for exposed environments: The unsealed design with an IP30 rating makes it suitable for some applications with minimal dust or water exposure.
- Wide range of applications: Supports voltages up to 24V DC and operates reliably in diverse environments with a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.
- Reliable connections: The secondary locking feature ensures optimal contact alignment and helps maintain a secure connection, minimizing the risk of malfunctions.
- Cost-effective solution: Provides comparable performance to other connectors at a competitive price point, making it a cost-efficient choice for various applications.
Four color codings are available to reduce improper mating.
- A - Black, B - natural (white), C - blue, D - violet
Real-world Applications:
- In-cabin applications: Ideal for connecting components within the vehicle cabin, such as infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and comfort features.
- Body and chassis applications: Suitable for non-critical connections in body and chassis applications, such as door modules, lighting systems, and safety sensors.
- HVAC systems: Can be used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems due to their unsealed construction and compatibility with a wide range of wire gauges.
- General purpose applications: Applicable in various automotive applications where cost-effective, space-saving, and easy-to-assemble connectors are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the appropriate applications for AMP MCP 18P monoblock connectors?
A: Bulkhead, in-cabin and fuse & relay box applications in the Truck, Bus, Off-highway, Construction, Agriculture, Special Vehicles, and Automotive markets.
Q: What is the mating force for the AMP MCP 18P monoblock connector?
A: Thanks to the new lever design, the mating force is below 75N.
Q: What is the flammability rating for AMP MCP 18P monoblock connectors?
A: The housing is made out of UL 94 V-0 flame retardant material.
