The TE Connectivity 5206514-6 is a slide lock bolt assembly from the AMPLIMITE series, designed as a locking post for D-subminiature connectors. The 4-40 thread size is the standard for standard-density D-sub hardware, matching the threaded inserts found on most D-sub backshells and hoods. The assembly includes the hardware — the bolt, washer, and any retaining clip — so it ships ready to install, not as a loose screw.
Compatibility and Mechanical Fit
The 5206514-6 is specified for use with AMPLIMITE Series HDE, HDF, and HDP D-sub connectors. These are standard-density D-sub families covering 9 to 50 positions. The 0.450" (11.43 mm) length below head is the dimension that matters for panel thickness — it determines how much thread engagement you get through the mating connector's insert and into the backshell or locking block. For a typical 0.062" PCB or a stamped-metal bracket, this length provides full thread engagement without bottoming out. If you are working with a thicker panel or a potted backshell, check that the 0.450" reach is sufficient before committing the BOM line.
The bulk packaging (loose pieces in a bag) is standard for hardware of this type — no tape-and-reel or tube options are listed.