1062-16-0122-Automotive Terminals, Socket, Pin Diameter 1.59 Mm [.063 In], 18 – 14 AWG Wire Size, .75 – 2 Mm² Wire Size, DEUTSCH Common Contact

Product Description

The 1062-16-0122 automotive terminal socket represents a highly engineered connectivity solution designed for exacting electrical systems. Operating as a fundamental DEUTSCH common contact, this stamped and precisely formed component features a calibrated 1.59 mm (.063 in) pin diameter. It is specifically tailored to accommodate a wire size range of 18 to 14 AWG (0.75 – 2 mm²), providing a versatile and dependable foundation for diverse wire harness assemblies across demanding industrial environments.

Material Composition and Plating Profile

At the core of this terminal lies a specialized nickel base material, carefully selected for its structural stability and resistance to deformation during the termination process. This rigid base is meticulously finished with a precise gold contact plating. When handled, the tactile feel of the terminal is exceptionally smooth and uniform, indicative of a highly controlled electroplating process. This specific metallurgical combination ensures profound resistance against oxidation and corrosive elements, maintaining a pristine conductive path even when deployed in harsh, moisture-laden operational theaters. The gold plating not only protects the base metal but also facilitates a low-insertion-force mating experience while securing a firm, reliable electrical connection.

Electrical Transmission and Packaging Efficiency

Engineered for dependable power and signal delivery, this socket terminal confidently supports a current rating of up to 13 amps. It provides low-loss electrical transmission, which is absolutely crucial for the demanding loads of heavy-duty equipment, ensuring that sensitive sensor data and critical power reach their destinations without degradation. From a procurement and production standpoint, these terminals are supplied on continuous reels. This packaging architecture is directly aligned with large-scale manufacturing requirements. By utilizing reel packaging, production facilities can significantly reduce changeover intervals on automatic crimping machines, thereby optimizing labor utilization and delivering a highly economical termination strategy for continuous wire harness production lines.

Product Advantage

Building upon the foundational strengths of the DEUTSCH connector ecosystem, this terminal delivers distinct operational advantages tailored for rigorous applications, expanding upon its core design principles to provide measurable value on the assembly line and in the field.

• 1) Advanced technology and materials: Mechanical Performance & Durability
  The stamped and formed architecture, combined with an optimized F-crimp profile, yields an exceptional mechanical grip on the wire strands. During visual inspection of a completed crimp, operators will note the tightly packed wire core and the distinct, secure bellmouth that prevents strand damage. Once properly terminated, the terminal achieves a remarkable tensile pull-out strength of up to 70 pounds. This structural rigidity allows the terminal to withstand over 100 stable mating cycles without degrading the electrical pathway, offering profound resistance to the intense, high-frequency vibrations typically encountered in heavy machinery and off-road vehicles.
• 2) RoHS /REACH/UL certificated: Extreme Environment Adaptability
  Strict adherence to global environmental and safety directives ensures this component meets the most rigorous compliance standards for international deployment. Beyond essential regulatory compliance, the terminal is engineered to survive extreme thermal fluctuations. It boasts a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to 125°C. Whether subjected to the intense radiant heat of a commercial vehicle engine compartment, the freezing conditions of outdoor agricultural operations, or the corrosive salt spray of marine environments, the terminal maintains its structural and electrical integrity without embrittlement or contact relaxation.
• 3) Global well-known connector brand, widely used in automotive industry: Core Applications & Automation
  As a recognized standard in the heavy equipment sectors, this DEUTSCH contact is widely specified for critical wire harness systems in commercial transport, agricultural tractors, off-highway construction machinery, and complex industrial robotics. It serves as the vital link for engine control units, hydraulic sensors, and GPS modules. To support these vast application fields, the terminal is engineered for exceptional automation compatibility. It aligns perfectly with KOMAX V5.0 automation equipment standards, allowing for rapid, jam-free processing in automatic crimping machines, while remaining equally adaptable to manual hand tools for precise, low-volume rework or field maintenance.
• 4) After Sales Service: Reliability and Procurement Support
  Procurement of this TE Connectivity component is backed by comprehensive technical documentation, application specifications, and dedicated support channels. Manufacturing teams benefit from consistent lot-to-lot reliability, minimizing quality control rejections and ensuring that every wire harness assembled meets exact operational specifications. This consistency reduces material waste and provides peace of mind for long-term production planning.

Technical Parameters

The following specifications detail the precise physical, electrical, and material characteristics of the 1062-16-0122 terminal, ensuring exact compatibility with your engineering requirements.