TE RITS 1-1746741-4 — Spring Clamp Socket for Discrete Wire
It carries a 0.079" (2.00mm) pitch in a single-row, free-hanging (in-line) housing, accepting 20-26 AWG wire.
Spring Clamp vs. Crimp — What the Termination Style Means
The spring clamp cable termination is the defining feature of this socket. Unlike the IDC termination on the 1-1703095-1 receptacle (same 4 positions, but 5.00mm pitch and latch lock), the 1-1746741-4 requires no special tooling for wire insertion — strip the wire, push it into the clamp opening, and the spring holds it. This makes it a better fit for field-installed harnesses or low-volume production where a dedicated crimp press isn't justified. The trade-off is that the spring clamp connection is less resistant to high vibration than a fully crimped terminal with a lock, so it's best suited for stationary equipment or low-vibration environments.
Wire Range and Termination Checklist
The socket accepts 20-26 AWG discrete wire. For a reliable spring clamp connection, use solid or ferruled stranded wire within that range — the spring force is calibrated for the full cross-section, and undersized wire may not achieve sufficient contact pressure. Strip length is typically 8-10 mm for this class of spring clamp, though the exact dimension should be verified against the product drawing for the RITS series.