{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"0026034181","brand":"Molex","brandSlug":"molex","productSlug":"0026034181","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/0026034181","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/0026034181","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Molex KK396 6442 series receptacle housing, 0026034181, 18 circuits, single row, 0.156\" (3.96mm) pitch, friction lock, natural PA66 nylon, crimp termination, free-hanging in-line mount, contacts not included.","salesMarkdown":"The housing is natural polyamide 6/6 (PA66), rated for the UL94 V-2 flammability class typical of this series. Each cavity accepts a separate crimp terminal — the KK396 series uses Molex 2478 or 2578-series pins for the receptacle side, typically 18-24 AWG wire. A common sourcing error is to stock the housing and assume the contacts come with it — they do not. ## Pitch, rows, and board fit The 0.156\" (3.96mm) pitch is wider than the 0.100\" pitch used on many signal connectors, which means the board footprint for the mating header is more spacious — useful for routing thicker traces between pads. For a harness builder, the 18-position count matches applications needing 18 discrete circuits in a single pass-through, such as power distribution or multi-wire sensor arrays.","metaTitle":"Molex KK396 0026034181 Receptacle, 18-Circuit, 0.156\" Pitch","metaDescription":"Molex 0026034181 KK396 receptacle housing, 18 positions, single row, 0.156\" pitch. Friction lock, natural PA66, crimp termination. Contacts not included.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Molex","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Natural","Pitch":"0.156\\\" (3.96mm)","Series":"KK396, 6442","Features":"-","Packaging":"Bulk","Part Status":"Active","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Non-Gendered","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"Friction Lock","Number of Rows":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"002603","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Positions":"18","Operating Temperature":"-"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7800","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy Molex 0026034181?","answer":"The 0026034181 is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — both are confirmed at quote time. No stock-holding claim or lead-time number is stated here."},{"question":"Does Molex 0026034181 include contacts?","answer":"No. The listing explicitly notes Contacts Not Included. The housing ships as an empty shell; you must order the matching KK396 crimp terminals (Molex 2478 or 2578 series) separately."},{"question":"What is the pitch and number of rows for 0026034181?","answer":"The pitch is 0.156\" (3.96mm) and the housing is a single-row design with 18 positions."},{"question":"Is 0026034181 compatible with the Molex 6442 series?","answer":"Yes. The 0026034181 is listed under the KK396 series with the 6442 family designation. It is a standard KK396 receptacle housing and mates with the matching KK396 pin headers."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/0026034181","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/0026034181 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}