Pin Contact for Multimate III+ Power and Signal Circuits
The gold plating at 31.5µin (0.80µm) thickness provides a corrosion-resistant, low-resistance mating surface suited for repeated connect-disconnect cycles in industrial and automotive harness applications. As a stamped contact, it offers a cost-effective alternative to machined contacts while maintaining reliable electrical performance in the Multimate III+ connector system.
The crimp termination requires the appropriate TE application tooling — a standard open-barrel crimp tool for the Multimate III+ contact family ensures consistent pull-off force and controlled wire deformation. No soldering is needed; the crimp barrel secures the conductor and insulation simultaneously.
Gold Plating Depth and Duty Cycle
At 31.5µin (0.80µm) of gold over brass, the 163086-2 carries a plating thickness well above flash-gold levels, supporting several hundred mating cycles without exposing the base metal. The brass substrate provides adequate spring properties for the stamped contact beam.