

0462-201-16141 Size 16 Solid Nickel Crimp Socket Contact, 16-20 AWG, 13 A
A solid machined size 16 socket contact with nickel plating for DT series housings. Closed-entry mating end with a protected forked contact, inspection hole and a wire-entry chamfer on the crimp barrel. Rated 13 A maximum at 125 °C continuous for 16-20 AWG wire.
Who Is This Product For?
- Harness builders fitting DT series sealed connectors
- Repair shops replacing a damaged size 16 socket
- Anyone crimping 16-20 AWG wire into a DT housing
Key Selling Points
- Solid machined socket, not stamped
- Nickel plating
- 16-20 AWG (0.5-1.5 mm²)
- 13 A maximum at 125 °C continuous
- 100 mating cycles
- Inspection hole in the crimp barrel
Typical Applications
- DT series sealed connector housings
- Automotive wiring harnesses
- Agricultural and industrial equipment wiring
Basic Specifications
- Contact type: Solid socket (machined), size 16
- Wire range: 16-20 AWG (0.5-1.5 mm²)
- Plating: Nickel
- Rated current (max, 125 °C continuous): 13 A
- Mating cycles: 100
- Recommended strip length: 0.250-0.312 in (6.35-7.92 mm)
- Minimum contact retention force: 25 lbs (111 N)
- Crimp tensile reference: 35-20 lbs (156-89 N)
- Contact material: Copper alloy



