The TE 213845-4 is a loose-piece crimp pin contact from the Multimate.125 Powerband series — a power-contact system built for 12-14 AWG wire. It is the male terminal that gets crimped onto the conductor and inserted into the matching Multimate.125 Powerband housing. The copper base metal and gold finish together keep contact resistance stable over the service life.
Wire Gauge and Crimp Tool — Getting the Termination Right
This contact accepts 12-14 AWG stranded wire. The TE recommended crimp tool for the Multimate.125 Powerband family is the standard frame-and-die set used across the series; the exact die identifier is listed in the TE application tooling drawing for this base product number. Using the correct tool ensures the crimp height lands within the specified window and the terminal seats fully in the housing cavity.
Housing Compatibility and Mating
The 213845-4 pin mates into any Multimate.125 Powerband receptacle housing that accepts 12-14 AWG contacts. No secondary retention is required for standard duty, though the series offers a TPA (terminal position assurance) insert for high-vibration applications. The mating receptacle contact is the corresponding Multimate.125 Powerband socket terminal.