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TE 163085-8 Multimate III+ Stamped Pin, 31.5µin Gold

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TE Connectivity Multimate III+ series stamped pin, 163085-8, gold 31.5µin (0.80µm) contact finish, crimp termination, accepts 20-24 AWG wire, brass contact material.

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Specifications

163085-8 Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
TypeStamped
SeriesMultimate III+
Wire gauge20-24 AWG
Contact materialBrass
PackageTape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)
Pin or socketPin
Contact finishGold
Contact terminationCrimp
Contact finish thickness31.5µin (0.80µm)

Product details

Stamped Pin for Multimate III+ Housings, 31.5µin Gold

It accepts 20-24 AWG wire and carries a gold plating at 31.5µin (0.80µm) on brass base material — the heavy gold layer is the key differentiator here, sized for repeated mating cycles and environments where tin would fret or corrode. This is a crimp-termination contact, not a solder cup, so the wire is cold-welded into the barrel with the proper die set.

The 20-24 AWG range covers the common signal and low-power wire sizes in a harness. At the 20 AWG end the pin carries the full rated current of the contact system; at 24 AWG the wire itself becomes the bottleneck. The brass body stamps cleanly without cracking the barrel during crimp — the material choice keeps the contact ductile enough for the crimp die to form a gas-tight joint.

Multimate III+ Housing Compatibility

This pin mates into any Multimate III+ receptacle or plug housing that accepts a stamped pin contact. The Multimate III+ system is a modular rectangular connector family used in industrial controls, power distribution, and rail applications — the stamped pin is the standard signal/power contact option. No special adapter or conversion is needed; it drops into the same cavity as the machined pin, though the stamped version is the cost-optimized choice for high-volume harness builds.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 163085-8 and how do I get a price?

The 163085-8 is available to order through independent distribution against an RFQ. Submit a request for quote with your target quantity and the current market price and lead time will be confirmed at quote time — no stock-holding claim is made here.

Is 163085-8 compatible with Multimate III+ connectors?

Yes, the 163085-8 is a stamped pin designed specifically for the Multimate III+ series. It mates into any Multimate III+ housing cavity that accepts a stamped pin contact.

What is the wire gauge range for 163085-8?

The 163085-8 accepts 20-24 AWG wire. Use the recommended crimp tool and die set for the specific wire size to achieve the correct crimp height and pull-off force.

Does 163085-8 have a valid cross reference or equivalent?

No official cross-reference is documented for the 163085-8 outside the Multimate III+ family. If the BOM specifies this exact base number, no drop-in substitute from another series is listed.

What is the contact finish thickness on 163085-8?

The contact finish is gold at 31.5µin (0.80µm) over brass. This is a heavy gold layer suited for repeated mating cycles and corrosive environments.