Stamped signal pin for Multimate III+ housings
The TE Connectivity 163081-2 is a stamped and formed signal pin from the Multimate III+ series, designed for crimp termination to 16-18 AWG wire. It carries a gold contact finish at 27.2µin (0.69µm) thickness — enough plating for repeated mating cycles in field-service or industrial control cabinets where the connector sees periodic disconnect and reconnect. The brass base material gives good spring properties for the crimp barrel, and the stamped construction keeps the per-contact cost down compared to a machined pin. This is the male half of the contact pair; it mates with the corresponding Multimate III+ socket contact inside the housing cavity.
Wire gauge and crimp termination
The 16-18 AWG wire range covers common control and signal cable sizes used in panel wiring and harness assemblies. Crimp termination requires the correct tool and die set — the stamped barrel needs a full crimp height to meet pull-force specs. The contact is supplied loose in bulk packaging, so it is loaded into the housing one at a time with a hand or automated crimp tool. For a typical Multimate III+ housing, the pin seats into the cavity until the retention lance locks; a secondary lock or TPA (terminal position assurance) may be used depending on the housing variant.
Active production — sourced per RFQ
The 163081-2 is listed as Active in production status. No official successor or cross-reference is on record; the closest sibling in the series is the 163082-2, which is the socket counterpart for the same wire gauge. For volume BOM commitments, confirm the mating housing part number and cavity count before placing the order.