18-Position, 5.00 mm Pitch, Triple-Row Shrouded Header
The 967116-2 is a 3-row, 18-position header from TE's MCP series, with a 5.00 mm mating pitch and a 0.217" (5.51 mm) row-to-row spacing. The mating contacts are silver-plated phosphor bronze. Silver carries higher current than tin without the voltage-drop penalty, and the plating grade supports repeated mating cycles in applications like automotive under-hood or industrial control cabinets where the connector sees moderate cycling. A board guide and mounting flange on the housing aid alignment and provide mechanical retention against cable pull forces.
What the Silver Plating Means for Your Assembly
Silver-plated contacts are a middle ground between tin and gold: they offer lower contact resistance than tin and handle more mating cycles, but they tarnish in sulphur-rich environments. For a harness that lives inside a sealed enclosure or a vehicle cabin, silver is a solid choice — it avoids the cost of gold while outperforming tin for current-carrying duty.
The 1318699-3 is a 4-row, 12-position header with a 4.20 mm pitch and gold-plated contacts. The 967116-2 gives you 18 positions in 3 rows at a wider 5.00 mm pitch, with silver instead of gold. If your BOM calls for a 4.20 mm pitch or gold plating, the 1318699-3 is the closer match — but for 18 circuits at 5.00 mm, the 967116-2 is the only fit.