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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 796858-8 — Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings

TE Buchanan 796858-8 Plug, 8 Pos, 5.00mm, 15 A

MPN796858-8
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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Buchanan plug, order code 796858-8, 8 positions, single level, 5.00 mm pitch, 15 A, 300 V, tin-plated mating contacts, free hanging, screw rising cage clamp termination.

$9.8150Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Independent supplier — new & surplus connector stock· Listing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

796858-8 key specifications
ParameterValue
TypePlug, Female Sockets
SeriesBuchanan
MountingFree Hanging (In-Line)
Voltage - UL300 V
Current - UL15 A
Plug wire entry180°
Wire strip length6-7.5mm
Wire gauge or range - AWG12-30 AWG
Wire gauge or range - mm20.05-3mm²
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 110°C
ColorGreen
Contact materialPhosphor Bronze

All specifications

796858-8 additional specifications
ParameterValue
Housing materialPolyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6
Insulation height0.610\" (15.49mm)
Material flammability ratingUL94 V-0
Pitch0.197\" (5.00mm)
PackageBulk
FeaturesMating Flange
Screw sizeM3
Torque - screw0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In)
Number of levels1
Termination styleScrew - Rising Cage Clamp
Positions8
Positions per level8
Contact mating finishTin

Product details

Free-hanging plug with rising cage clamp

The 796858-8 is the 8-position single-level member of TE's Buchanan plug line, a free-hanging (in-line) female socket plug with 180° wire entry and a screw rising cage clamp termination. Rated 15 A at 300 V with tin-plated phosphor bronze contacts, the plug accepts 12-30 AWG (0.05-3 mm²) wire and includes a mating flange for secure connection to the header.

Frequently asked questions

What is the wire gauge range for the 796858-8?

The plug accepts 12-30 AWG (0.05-3 mm²) wire.