Sealed Power Interconnect, 3 Circuits at 25 A
The 2379239-1: The IP68 rating means it's dust-tight and waterproof when mated with the corresponding NECTOR T plug — the seal is at the interface, so the connector pair must be fully locked for the rating to hold. Crimp termination accepts 14-16 AWG wire, and the tin-plated copper alloy contacts handle repeated mate cycles in a sealed harness without the corrosion risk gold would address in a different duty cycle. The black PBT/PC housing is free-hanging in-line, suited for power distribution in industrial, marine, or outdoor equipment where a 3-wire interconnect needs to survive washdown or immersion.
IP68 Only When Mated — Cap the Open Half
The IP68 rating on 2379239-1 is valid only when the receptacle is mated with its NECTOR T plug. Unmated, the contact cavities are exposed — the connector does not carry a separate cap or dust cover in the standard offering. For applications where the receptacle sits open between shifts (e.g., a battery disconnect or modular power tap), plan for a field-installed protective cap or store the mating plug.
The tin-plated copper alloy contacts deliver low resistance at that current, but the per-circuit rating assumes all 3 positions are loaded simultaneously at 25 A — derate if the ambient temperature exceeds 85°C or if the wire bundle is tightly grouped in a harness. The 14-16 AWG wire range matches the current: 14 AWG carries the full 25 A comfortably; 16 AWG is adequate for lower-current legs in the same cable assembly. For a 3-wire power interconnect (e.g., DC input, motor drive, or battery pack), this connector is a compact sealed alternative to a terminal block or circular.