| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Category: | |
| Manufacturer: | TE Connectivity |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | TE Connectivity 179956-3 |
| Series: | Dynamic 5000 Series |
| Amperage: | 30 A |
| Termination Method: | Crimp |
| Contact Material: | Copper Alloy |
| Contact Plating: | Gold |
| Overall Length: | 23.4 mm, .921 in |
| Voltage: | 630 V AC, 630 V DC |
| Contact Type: | Socket |
| Package Quantity: | 1200 |
| Cable Type: | Discrete Wire, Stranded |
| GPL: | 440 |
| Packaging: | Reel |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -55 - 105 °C, -67 - 221 °F |
| Contact Mating Area Plating: | Gold |
| Contact Mating Area Plating Thickness: | 29.92 µin, .76 µm |
| Contact Underplating Material: | Nickel |
| Sealable: | No |
| GPL Description: | Industrial |
| Connector and Contact Terminate To: | Wire & Cable |
| Product Code: | 0640 |
| Wire Size: | 10 - 12 AWG, 3.08 - 5.5 mm² |
| Contact Transmits: | Power |
| Connector System: | Wire to Wire |
| ECCN: | EAR99 |
| Contact Underplating Thickness: | 1.3 µm, 51.18 µin |
| Barrel Type: | Open |
| Accepts Wire Insulation Diameter: | .157 - .204 in, 4 - 5.2 mm |
| Contact Retention: | With |
| Contact Retention Type: | Locking Lance |
| Glow Wire Rating: | Standard Part - Not Glow Wire |
| Wire Range Mark: | M |
| Part Aliases: | 179956-3 |
| SKU: | AMP179956-3 |
179956-3
Specifications
Detailed Description
Introducing the 179956-3, a high-performance Dynamic D-5 REC CONT M FORM contact for your industrial connectivity needs. This contact, part of the Dynamic 5000 Series, boasts a robust construction with a copper alloy base and gold plating, ensuring reliable power transmission. With a current rating of 30 A and a voltage withstand of 630 V AC/DC, it is suitable for demanding applications. The contact features a crimp termination method for secure installation onto 10-12 AWG cables, with a locking lance design for added retention. Operating efficiently in temperatures ranging from -55 to 105 °C, it is a dependable solution for wire-to-wire connections in various systems. This RoHS-compliant contact, packaged in a convenient reel with 1200 pieces, is a must-have for your connector assembly projects.
Application Tooling
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