Spring Latch for AMPLIMITE Cable Clamps
The TE 745255-3 is a spring latch from the AMPLIMITE series, a two-piece part designed for use with cable clamps that have mounting ears. It is not a connector body or a terminal — it is the mechanical latch that secures the cable clamp to the D-sub backshell, providing strain relief and retention for the cable assembly. The latch engages with the mounting ears on the clamp, holding the clamp in place against the connector shell. This latch is a replacement or spare part for field service and harness builders who need to repair or assemble AMPLIMITE D-sub cable assemblies. It is packaged in Bulk, suitable for bench stock or small-run production.
The 745255-3 is compatible with AMPLIMITE cable clamps that have mounting ears — not all AMPLIMITE clamps. The two-piece design means it replaces the latch portion only; the clamp body and screws are separate. If you are servicing a D-sub assembly where the latch has broken or lost tension, this part restores the clamping force without replacing the entire clamp. Compared to the 745255-2, the -3 variant is a different revision or material batch — the base product number is the same (745255), and the suffix indicates a change in plating, material, or packaging. Both fit the same cable clamps with mounting ears; the -3 is the current active version.