It is a crimp-termination contact designed for 14-18 AWG wire, with a brass body and a 50.0µin (1.27µm) tin-lead plating. This is the pin half of the Multimate III+ contact system — used in rectangular industrial connectors where the stamped-and-formed contact delivers reliable performance across repeated mating cycles. The tin-lead finish provides a durable mating surface for moderate cycle counts in controlled environments.
The 14-18 AWG range covers the most common power and signal wire sizes in industrial harnesses. A 14 AWG wire carries the full rated current of the Multimate III+ contact; 18 AWG suits lower-current signal runs. The stamped contact geometry is designed for a consistent crimp profile across this range — the wire barrel collapses symmetrically when crimped with the correct tooling, and the insulation barrel provides strain relief. Crimp force and pull-off values are published in the TE application tooling manual for this contact family.
Contact Finish and Plating Thickness
The 50.0µin (1.27µm) tin-lead plating is a heavy coating — thicker than the typical 15-30µin gold or tin flash found on signal contacts. This thickness supports the crimp terminal's role in a stamped pin that may be inserted and removed multiple times during harness assembly or field service. Tin-lead is a proven finish for solderless crimp connections; the lead content reduces tin whisker risk compared to pure tin. For applications requiring RoHS compliance, check the specific date-code or TE's lead-free alternative in the same series.