The TE Connectivity 50428-2 is a ferrule — a cylindrical accessory that slips over a cable or wire bundle to provide mechanical support, strain relief, or a termination interface. It is not a connector body or contact; think of it as the metal collar that reinforces the end of a cable assembly before it enters a connector housing or backshell. The base product number 50428 covers this family of ferrules, and the -2 suffix distinguishes this specific variant by its dimensions and finish. The body is drawn from copper alloy, with a tin-lead finish and a silver appearance. That tin-lead plating is a legacy finish — it solders well and provides corrosion resistance, but the lead content means RoHS compliance must be verified per your jurisdiction. The bulk packaging tells you this is intended for volume harness assembly, not retail blister packs.
Lifecycle and Sourcing — Active Production
The ferrule is sourced through independent distribution; no single distributor holds deep stock on every dash number, so an RFQ is the cleanest path to committed supply.