Multimate VI Stamped Socket Contact — 16-18 AWG, Heavy Gold
Wire Gauge Fit and Crimp Process
This socket is specified for 16-18 AWG stranded wire. The stamped construction gives a consistent barrel geometry — the crimp height and insulation grip must be set per the TE application tooling spec for the Multimate VI contact family.
Position in the Multimate VI Series
The 66590-2 is the stamped socket variant for 16-18 AWG in the Multimate VI line. For applications requiring a machined contact with higher cycle life, the Multimate VI series also offers a machined socket; the stamped version here is the cost-optimised choice for production volumes where the cycle count stays within the stamped contact's rated range.