The TE Connectivity 176116-6 is a 12-position, dual-row plug housing from the Multi-Lock series, designed for free-hanging (in-line) wire-to-wire or wire-to-board harness applications. The gray PBT shell carries a latch lock that holds the mated pair together under vibration — a practical feature for automotive or industrial cabling where the connector sees movement. The housing accepts female socket crimp terminals (ordered separately), and the dual-row arrangement with 0.232" (5.90mm) row spacing gives the harness builder a compact 12-circuit bundle without crowding the wire exit. Operating temperature spans -30°C to 105°C, covering most under-hood and cabinet environments.
Does It Come with Contacts?
No — the listing explicitly notes contacts are not included. The 176116-6 is a housing only; you order the matching female socket crimp terminals separately. On the line, that means staging a separate terminal reel and crimp tooling setup. Make sure the BOM line for the terminal is added before the build starts.