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Termination is crimp-style, so you'll need the matching VAL-U-LOK crimp terminals — the housing ships with contacts not included, a detail that catches first-time buyers off guard if they assume the plug arrives ready to wire. ## Glow Wire Compliance and Locking Ramp Retention Two features on this housing that matter for application selection: glow wire compliance and the locking ramp. The glow wire rating means the housing material (PA nylon) has been tested to resist ignition under the glow wire test — this is a regulatory gate for white goods, HVAC controls, and lighting ballasts. Without it, the plug can walk off the header over time as the harness flexes. The 20-position 2-2296206-0 sits in the same VAL-U-LOK family as the 10-position 1-2296206-0, sharing the same 4.20mm pitch, dual-row layout, and locking ramp design. Both housings use the same crimp terminals and mate with the same header series, so a change in position count doesn't force a retool of the wire processing line.","metaTitle":"TE VAL-U-LOK 2-2296206-0 Plug Housing, 20 Pos, 4.20mm","metaDescription":"TE VAL-U-LOK 2-2296206-0 20-position plug housing, 4.20mm pitch, dual-row, glow wire compliant. Free hanging inline, locking ramp. Contacts not included.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"VAL-U-LOK","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Connector Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"Natural","Pitch":"0.165\\\" (4.20mm)","Series":"VAL-U-LOK","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Glow Wire Compliant","Row Spacing":"0.165\\\" (4.20mm)","Contact Type":"Male Pin","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Plug","Fastening Type":"Locking Ramp","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"2296206","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA), Nylon","Number of Positions":"20","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5700","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.57000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.53700","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.53520","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.52160","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.44750","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.40476","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.38228","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.33505","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.33055","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the 2-2296206-0 plug housing?","answer":"Submit a request for quote to confirm current availability and pricing for your BOM quantity."},{"question":"What contacts fit the 2-2296206-0 connector housing?","answer":"The 2-2296206-0 housing accepts VAL-U-LOK series male pin crimp terminals. The contacts are not included with the housing and must be ordered separately. Use the TE VAL-U-LOK terminal part numbers for 20-24 AWG wire."},{"question":"Is 2-2296206-0 glow wire compliant?","answer":"Yes, the 2-2296206-0 housing is glow wire compliant, meeting IEC 60695-2-11 requirements for resistance to ignition. This makes it suitable for household appliance and industrial equipment applications that require this regulatory approval."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2-2296206-0","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/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2-2296206-0 when reusing this data. 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