12-Position Universal MATE-N-LOK Plug Housing
The TE Connectivity 1586848-1 is a 12-position plug housing from the Universal MATE-N-LOK series, designed as a free-hanging (in-line) interconnect for wire-to-wire or wire-to-board harness assemblies. It accepts either male or female crimp contacts — the contacts themselves are ordered separately. The natural PA nylon body carries a latch holder fastening system that locks the plug to its mating receptacle, giving a positive retention that holds up under vibration in industrial control cabinets, automotive underhood harnesses, and appliance power distribution.
4-Row Layout and Operating Range
The 12 circuits are arranged across 4 rows, a layout that keeps the connector body compact for the circuit count — useful when routing a multi-conductor cable into a tight enclosure pass-through.
Mating and Termination
This plug mates with the matching Universal MATE-N-LOK receptacle housing — the latch holder on the plug engages the receptacle's latch ramp for a locked, vibration-resistant connection. Termination is crimp-style: you select the correct male or female crimp terminal for your wire gauge, crimp it, and insert it into the housing until the terminal lance locks. The contacts are not included with this housing; order the appropriate TE crimp terminals separately based on your wire size and current requirement.