1663611 Phoenix Contact

What is this crimp contact used for?

This is an individual turned male crimp contact designed for use in heavy-duty rectangular connector assemblies. It is used to terminate a conductor and fit into compatible contact carriers within industrial connector systems.

What conductor size is this contact designed for?

It is designed for a 2.5 mm² conductor size, which corresponds to AWG 14. Using the correct conductor size is important for achieving a reliable crimp connection.

Is this a male or female contact?

This is a male contact. It is supplied as an individual contact rather than as a complete insert or assembled connector.

What type of connection does this contact use?

It uses a crimp connection. The contact is intended to be crimped onto the conductor and then inserted into a compatible contact carrier.

What is the contact made from?

The contact is made from copper alloy and has a silver-plated surface. This combination helps provide good conductivity and dependable performance in connector applications.

Which connector series can this contact fit?

This contact is intended for compatible contact carriers in the HC-M-06, HC-M-HV, HC-M-08, HC-M-20, HC-A, HC-BB, HC-B and HC-HV ranges. If you are matching it to an existing insert, the carrier must be designed for CK2,5-ED style contacts.

What stripping length should be used?

The recommended stripping length is 7.5 mm. For HC-M-HV applications, a stripping length of 9.5 mm is specified.

What operating temperature range is suitable for this contact?

The contact is rated for operation from -40 °C to 125 °C, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial environments where robust connector performance is required.

How many insertion and withdrawal cycles is it rated for?

It is rated for at least 500 insertion and withdrawal cycles. This makes it suitable for repeated mating and unmating in appropriately matched connector systems.

Is this contact supplied as part of a complete connector?

No. It is supplied as an individual crimp contact only. A compatible insert or contact carrier is required separately if you are building a complete connector assembly.

What are the typical applications for this contact?

Typical applications include control panels, industrial machinery, factory equipment and other heavy-duty connector assemblies where a crimp-terminated male contact is required for power or signal transmission.

What should be considered when selecting this contact for a connector build?

Key points to check are conductor size, whether a male contact is required, compatibility with the chosen contact carrier, the required stripping length and the environmental temperature range. For example, part 1663611 is specifically intended for 2.5 mm² conductors and silver-plated heavy-duty connector systems.