What it is
The Molex 431605302 is a 2-circuit male blade header in the Sabre 43160 family, using a 0.295-inch (7.50 mm) pitch with through-hole right-angle mounting and solder termination. It carries 18 A per circuit at 600 V, with brass contacts plated 60 µin (1.52 µm) tin over the full mating and solder interface.
What the ratings mean for fit
The 18 A per circuit rating at 600 V makes this a power-interconnect member of the Sabre family — the pitch and current density together place it in medium-power board-to-wire or board-to-panel applications, not low-current signal duty. Tin plating at 60 µin is a substantial solder-side finish that holds up well to wave or hand soldering; the trade-off against gold is cycle life — this is a connector specified for permanent or semi-permanent mating rather than frequent field reconnects. The board-lock feature and locking ramp work together: the board lock stakes into the PCB during insertion to resist vibration shear at the connector body, while the locking ramp mechanically latches the mating receptacle. Both matter for industrial environments where the connector sees持续的 mechanical load after assembly. The operating envelope of -40°C to 75°C covers most industrial and commercial in-cabinet use cases.
Sourcing and lifecycle
Listed Active with ROHS3 Compliant status — this part is in normal production and quotable to BOM quantities. No official successor or cross-reference is listed in the Sabre 43160 series for this 2-position configuration, so confirm the circuit count matches your BOM line before committing.