The 16-18 AWG range covers the wire sizes most often used for power distribution and signal circuits in the Multimate III+ system. Crimp termination means the contact is field-installable with the correct TE-certified crimp tool and die set — the stamped barrel deforms around the stripped conductor and insulation to create a gas-tight joint. For a harness builder, the wire gauge acceptance is the first fit check: if your BOM calls for 16 AWG or 18 AWG stranded wire, this contact is dimensionally correct for the cavity and the crimp spec.
Tin-lead finish and compliance
This contact is intended for applications where RoHS exemption applies or where the end-equipment specification explicitly permits tin-lead — typically military, aerospace, or industrial equipment built under a controlled materials declaration. The thickness of the plating is specified at 50.0µin, which provides adequate corrosion resistance and contact durability for the stamped contact geometry across its rated mating cycles.