What This D-Sub Locking Bolt Does
The TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE 5206807-2 is a slide lock bolt — the threaded fastener that secures a D-sub connector to its mating receptacle or panel. It replaces the standard jackscrew on AMPLIMITE Series HDE, HDF, and HDP connectors, giving you a captive screw that slides in and out of the threaded insert rather than a fixed post. The 4-40 thread is the standard D-sub size, so it fits the threaded inserts on the connector body and the mating jackposts on the panel or mating half. Zinc-plated steel construction resists corrosion in the instrument rack or control cabinet.
Thread Size and Fit
The 4-40 thread size is the standard UNC thread for D-subminiature connectors. The bolt has a total length below the head of 0.299" (7.60 mm), with 0.244" (6.20 mm) of that being threaded.
Compatibility and Replacement
This slide lock bolt is designed for AMPLIMITE Series HDE, HDF, and HDP D-sub connectors. If you are servicing a cable assembly or panel-mount D-sub from those series and the original jackscrew is stripped or missing, the 5206807-2 is a direct replacement. It replaces the fixed jackscrew with a sliding bolt — you push the bolt in to engage the threads, then turn it with a screwdriver. That sliding action makes it easier to align the connector in tight rack spaces where a fixed screw would bind. The zinc finish matches the standard AMPLIMITE hardware appearance.