The 86832-138HLF: The push-pull fastening type means this header relies on a friction-fit mate with the matching receptacle — no screw-lock or latch. In static or low-vibration board assemblies that is sufficient; for anything exposed to mechanical shock or continuous vibration, confirm the receptacle housing carries a positive lock or secondary TPA. The header itself is unshrouded, so pin protection during handling is a concern on the bench — consider strip or tube packaging rather than loose orientation in a tray. The connector body is black glass-filled nylon with a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, which meets the typical ignition-resistance requirement for industrial equipment enclosures. At 38 positions on a 2.54mm pitch the board footprint is substantial — plan the routing channel between pin rows and verify the mated receptacle has sufficient standoff to clear any board-mounted components beneath the header. The 0.100" post length gives moderate wipe on insertion but limits how far the receptacle body seats onto the header shoulder. The phosphor bronze contact material provides good spring compliance for repeated mating cycles.
Listed as Active — no lifecycle watch, no last-time-buy flag currently noted. Quoted to order against BOM quantities. The pitch, dual-row layout, and gold plating match the series standard, so confirm the position count matches the BOM line before committing — a mismatch in circuit count is the most common field error on multi-position headers.