Current and Temperature Ceilings for Industrial Duty
The 1586039-8: The 9A per-contact rating is the maximum at 25°C ambient; derate above 85°C per the VAL-U-LOK thermal curve in the product drawing.

TE Connectivity VAL-U-LOK, 8-position, dual-row, 0.165" (4.20mm) pitch, 9A, 600VAC, through-hole solder header with board lock and locking ramp; tin-plated brass contacts, shrouded 4-wall, UL94 V-2 polyamide insulation, -40°C to 105°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | VAL-U-LOK |
| Type | Male Pin |
| Mounting | Through Hole |
| Connector type | Header |
| Fastening type | Locking Ramp |
| Voltage rating | 600VAC |
| Current rating | 9A |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~105°C |
| Contact material | Brass Alloy |
| Insulation color | Natural |
| Insulation height | 0.504\" (12.80mm) |
| Insulation material | Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material flammability rating | UL94 V-2 |
| Style | Board to Cable/Wire |
| Package | Bulk |
| Features | Board Lock |
| Shrouding | Shrouded - 4 Wall |
| Termination | Solder |
| Applications | General Purpose, Industrial, Lighting |
| Contact shape | Square |
| Rows | 2 |
| Pitch | 0.165\" (4.20mm) |
| Positions | 8 |
| Row spacing - mating | 0.165\" (4.20mm) |
| Contact finish - post | Tin |
| Contact length - post | 0.138\" (3.50mm) |
| Contact finish - mating | Tin |
| Contact finish thickness - post | 80.0µin (2.03µm) |
| Contact finish thickness - mating | 80.0µin (2.03µm) |
The 1586039-8: The 9A per-contact rating is the maximum at 25°C ambient; derate above 85°C per the VAL-U-LOK thermal curve in the product drawing.
The pitch is 0.165" (4.20mm) on both the row and position spacing. The current rating is 9A per circuit at 600VAC, with tin-plated contacts.