![]() ![]() Please see our Crimp Tool Selection Guide for proper tool selection. The tools required to do a professional quality job are an important consideration. For critical and very low voltage and amperage circuits such as Sensors or Data Transmission circuits, choose Gold. For lighting, power and control circuits choose Nickel. For critical circuits, pins and sockets are plated with Nickel and then Gold. Step 4- Nickel or GoldĪll of the pins and sockets are made from 98% pure copper and then plated. Crimping is the preferred termination method. Please note that neither Deutsch nor recommends soldering any connections. The solid contacts are also the perfect choice for those who prefer to solder their connections. The solid pins and sockets are the easiest to work and the crimp tools for solid contacts cover a much broader range of sizes. Solid pins and sockets are, as the name implies, solid machined pieces with a barrel where the conductor is inserted and crimped. These are the most familiar and the most economical choice. Deutsch DT Connector: DT connectors offer the designer the ability to use multiple size 16 contacts, each with 13 amp continuous capacity, within a single shell. 063 in, Terminal Transmits 0 24 A (Low Power), 14AWG Wire Size, Nickel Plated. "Stamped & Formed" refers to the manufacturing process where the pins and sockets are stamped out of a sheet of flat metal and then formed to the required shape. Performance: Socket, Pin Diameter 1.59 mm. The choice between the two is made by personal preference. There are two types of pins and sockets available. Remember to check just the conductor and not the insulation when checking for wire gauge. Wire gauges are also commercially available. Put the stripped wire in the different stripper holes to determine the closest fit without grabbing the wire. The holes in the wire stripper will be marked with the wire gauge. ![]() If the size is not printed on the wire, wire strippers with the different wire size stripping holes may be used as a gauge. Sometimes the wire size is printed on the insulation of the wire, "16 AWG" for example. If you are not sure what size wire you are using, there are a couple ways to determine this. Knowing your wire size is important in selecting the proper contacts. W8P-XXXX 8 pin Rcpt Wedge Lock W8S-XXXX 8 pin Plug Wedge Lock W12P-XXXX 12 pin Rcpt Wedge Lock W12S-XXXX 12 pin Plug Wedge Lock 2.4. Most connectors have pins and sockets available for different wire ranges. If you are not sure which connectors would best suit your needs please review our Connector Selection Guide.ĭetermine what size wire you are using. From there, you can choose from the available pin or socket options for those connectors. Our DEUTSCH DT Plug connectors are male connectors available in 2, 3, 4-, 6-, 8, 12- and 48 positions. Knowing the circuit amps is the first step and will determine which connectors will best suit your application. How to choose the Right Pins and Sockets Step 1 - Circuit Amperage Nickel plated contacts are generally used for circuits such as power, lighting and controls while Gold plated contacts should be used for critical circuits such as Sensors, Data and Communications. You should make your Pin and Socket choices based on the size of the wire you are using, the type of pin or socket (solid or stamped & formed) you prefer, and the application in which they are being used. Pins and sockets, also referred to as "contacts", are the current carrying components of the assembled connector. If after digesting the information we have provided here you are still not sure or you have questions, please don't hesitate to drop us a line at or call us toll free at 888.217.7606 The Basics of Pins and Sockets Use the information below to help you decide what will work best for you. You will find a pull down menu next to the connector listings where you can choose the type of pins or sockets. All of our connectors are listed as complete assemblies which include the necessary pins or sockets. We've already done the hard part for you. ![]() Sealing plugs are available to prevent contaminants from entering unused openings in the rear of Plug and Receptacle housings.Pin And Socket Guide "How do I know which Pins and Sockets I need?" All seals are included.Ī complete Plug assembly is comprised of one plug housing, one wedgelock and the required number of sockets. For example: -E004 = Black Housing.Ī complete Receptacle assembly is comprised of one Receptacle housing, one wedgelock and the required number of pins. Special Modifications are indicated by four additional numbers/letters and, if any, indicate options. Key Position A - Gray (Exception: Some Key Position A Housings are also available in Black) It is important to note the DT and DTM Series 8-Way and 12-Way Plug and Receptacle Housings are available in four different keyed configurations and are identified by distinct colors for each key position as follows: We will use a three contact Plug, DT06-03S, in the example below. ![]() Here is some help in understanding the Deutsch numbering system. ![]()
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