Size 2 Slide Latch Kit for AMPLIMITE D-Subs
The TE Connectivity 5745583-5 is a universal slide latch kit for AMPLIMITE series D-subminiature connectors, sized for size 2 shells — the shell size that fits 15-position pin layouts. This is the hardware that locks the plug to the receptacle along the long axis of the connector, giving you a positive mechanical retention that the friction of the pins alone won't hold under cable strain or vibration. The kit includes the 4-40 jackscrews and associated hardware, so you don't need to source the fasteners separately. That matters on the assembly bench — one bag, one line item on the BOM, no picking individual screws and washers.
What It Fits and What It Does
This latch kit is designed for AMPLIMITE series connectors with a size 2 shell — the standard shell for 15-position D-subs. It replaces or supplements the original slide latch on the connector, and the 4-40 hardware included means you're getting the correct thread form for the standard D-sub jack-screw hole pattern. If you're rebuilding a cable assembly or replacing a broken latch on a 15-pin AMPLIMITE, this is the direct service part.