Stamped Pin Contact for Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK
It accepts 18-22 AWG wire and carries a 30.0µin (0.76µm) gold contact finish over a brass base, which is the key differentiator here — that gold thickness supports repeated mating cycles and resists corrosion in environments where a tin-plated contact would fret or oxidize. The stamped construction keeps the per-unit cost down for volume harness builds, while the gold plating lifts the duty cycle capability well above what a bare brass or tin flash would offer. It mates into the standard Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK receptacle housings, which are polarized and feature a positive locking latch for vibration-resistant connections in industrial control, automotive body electronics, and appliance power distribution.
At this thickness, the contact is rated for repeated insertion and extraction in field-service scenarios, not just a one-time crimp-and-forget assembly. For comparison, a standard tin-plated Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK contact (such as the 170364-1) carries the same wire range and crimp geometry but is suited for lower-cycle-count, cost-sensitive harnesses where the mating is permanent. The gold version here is the right call when the harness will be disconnected for maintenance, routed through a corrosive atmosphere, or specified to a higher reliability class. The 18-22 AWG range means it takes a standard open-barrel crimp tool — no special die needed — and the brass substrate gives good conductivity without the cost of beryllium copper.