Connectors

Connectors are essential components that are used in almost every piece of electrical or electronic equipment we use or come into contact with on a daily basis. Correct selection depends solely on the project, application or environment.

Looking to buy wire connectors? As a connectors supplier, RS offer an extensive range of high performance connector solutions to suit your every need, including panel, board-to-board, surface-mount (SMT), and wire-to-board connectors.

What is a Connector

A connector is a component that allows two pieces of equipment to be coupled together. Connectors provide a path for voltage, current or signals to flow freely from one device to another. Most connectors comprise of two parts, a plug and a socket. Traditionally, connectors are referred to by a gender to aid identification: the male and the female.

The plug, known as the male part of the connector housing, contains the contacts. The contacts or pins are solid protruding pieces of metal that electrical conductors are attached to. The socket, known as the female part of the connector housing, contains hollow metal contacts. The female contacts are designed to hold or retain the male contacts.

When both male and female parts of the connector come together, they mate.

Termination Types

  • Crimp termination
  • Solder termination
  • Screw termination

Mounting Types

  • Cable to panel
  • Cable to cable (in-line)
  • Cable to board
  • Board to board

RS supply a wide range of high-quality components. They include heavy-duty industrial connectors, power connectors, modular connectors, electrical connectors, electronic and data connectors. They are divided into the following categories:

  • Power Connectors
  • RF and Coaxial Connectors
  • PCB Connectors
  • Audio and Video Connectors
  • Circular Connectors
  • Network and Telecom Connectors
  • Mains and IEC Connectors
  • USB, D-Sub and Computing Connectors
  • Terminal Blocks and DIN Rail Terminals

Other than connectors, you can also find fasteners and fixings, hand tools, and more products online at RS. Enjoy our fast delivery when you shop online with us.

AV Connectors
AV Connectors
Automotive Electrical Connectors
Automotive Electrical Connectors
Backplane & Rack Connectors
Backplane & Rack Connectors
Circular Connectors
Circular Connectors
IC Sockets & Adapters
IC Sockets & Adapters
Mains & DC Power Connectors
Mains & DC Power Connectors
Network & Telecom Connectors
Network & Telecom Connectors
PCB Connectors & Wire Housings
PCB Connectors & Wire Housings
Power Connectors
Power Connectors
RF Coaxial Connectors & Adapters
RF Coaxial Connectors & Adapters
Terminal Blocks
Terminal Blocks
USB, D Sub & Computing Connectors
USB, D Sub & Computing Connectors
Wire Terminals & Splices
Wire Terminals & Splices

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Temporarily out of stock
WAGO Marker Card for use with Terminal Block
  • RS Stock No. 278-2050
  • Mfr. Part No. 209-654
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$348.90
HK$69.78/unit
Stocked by manufacturer
Molex, 34792 Header Hermaphroditic Black PCB 4 Way Solder Termination 34792-8040
  • RS Stock No. 684-714
  • Mfr. Part No. 34792-8040
Subtotal (1 reel of 510 units)
HK$5,179.30
HK$5,179.30/reel
Temporarily out of stock
WAGO 231 Series Feed Through Pluggable Connector Female Cage Clamp, 10-Pole, 16A, 10-Way
  • RS Stock No. 278-2874
  • Mfr. Part No. 231-110/027-000
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
HK$4,503.00
HK$180.12/unit
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TE Connectivity AMPLIMITE Series Zinc Straight D-Sub Backshell, 50 Way
  • RS Stock No. 719-9778
  • Mfr. Part No. 5745175-1
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$109.90
HK$109.90/unit
Temporarily out of stock
HARTING Connector, 5 Contacts, Rear, M12 Connector, Plug, Male, IP65, IP67, Circular Connectors M12 Series
  • RS Stock No. 745-892
  • Mfr. Part No. 21033095502
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$276.30
HK$276.30/unit
Temporarily out of stock
TE Connectivity, QP 6.5 Male Housing, 6.5 mm Pitch, 2 Way, 2 Row Straight
  • RS Stock No. 783-674
  • Mfr. Part No. 1-2465651-2
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
HK$89.00
HK$89.00/pack
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JST, CPT Automotive Connector Female Black Surface 2 Way Crimp Termination 02CPT-B-2A
  • RS Stock No. 123-8227
  • Mfr. Part No. 02CPT-B-2A
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$35.20
HK$7.04/unit
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HARTING HAN Fast Lock Male Fast Lock Contact, 60A Minimum Wire Size 4 mm² Maximum Wire Size 6 mm² for use with Heavy
  • RS Stock No. 797-2466
  • Mfr. Part No. 09080007123
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$26.30
HK$26.30/unit
Stocked by manufacturer
Amphenol Socapex, 2M801, Copper Alloy Straight 26 Way Cable MIL Spec Circular Connector Male, Male Contacts,Shell Size
  • RS Stock No. 224-3713
  • Mfr. Part No. 2M80100726NF1026PA
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$3,052.60
HK$3,052.60/unit
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TE Connectivity Buchanan Series Pluggable Terminal Block, 10-Contact, 5.08 mm Pitch, 1 Row, 1-796638-0
  • RS Stock No. 717-6612
  • Mfr. Part No. 1-796638-0
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$50.30
HK$50.30/unit
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Amphenol Socapex HDAS Series Straight Surface Connector, 41 Contact(s), 0.075 in Pitch, 3 Row, Shrouded
  • RS Stock No. 762-386
  • Mfr. Part No. HDASE041YD-105LF
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$1,145.83
HK$1,145.83/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Norcomp 180 44 Way Straight 2.29 mm Pitch Through Hole D-Sub Connector, with 4-40 Board Lock Female
  • RS Stock No. 174-8683
  • Mfr. Part No. 180-M44-213R911
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$145.60
HK$145.60/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Conex-It HMSA Series Horizontal PCB PCB Header, 12 Contact(s), 3.81 mm Pitch, 1 Row, Shrouded
  • RS Stock No. 845-837
  • Mfr. Part No. HMSA-129PTV
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
HK$19.21
HK$19.21/bag
Stocked by manufacturer
Phoenix Contact MDSTB 2.5/ 7-GF Series Pluggable Terminal Block, 7 Contact(s), 5 mm Pitch, 2 Row
  • RS Stock No. 881-2621
  • Mfr. Part No. 1846742
Subtotal (1 box of 50 units)
HK$6,071.50
HK$121.43/unit
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TE Connectivity Ampinnergy Series Vertical Board Connector Assembly, 4-Contact, 1 Row, 11.18 mm Pitch Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 677-435
  • Mfr. Part No. 556881-4
Subtotal (1 box of 20 units)
HK$1,866.78
HK$1,866.78/box
Currently unavailable
TE Connectivity Commercial MATE-N-LOK Series Male Crimp Terminal, 22 AWG Min Crimp, 18 AWG Max
  • RS Stock No. 719-0453P
  • Mfr. Part No. 163555-6
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
HK$28.70
HK$2.87/unit
In Stock
Bulgin C14 Straight Panel Mount IEC Connector, 250V Female, Fuse Size 5 x 20 mm, 10A
  • RS Stock No. 352-1853
  • Mfr. Part No. BVB01/Z0000/10
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$132.60
HK$132.60/unit
Currently unavailable
Molex Connector SFP Connector Male/Female 1 Port, 74720-0510
  • RS Stock No. 693-831
  • Mfr. Part No. 74720-0510
Subtotal (1 tray of 12 units)
HK$2,242.15
HK$2,242.15/tray
Temporarily out of stock
WAGO 750 Series RJ45 Connector Male 1 Port 8 Way
  • RS Stock No. 279-3096
  • Mfr. Part No. 750-978/000-012
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$382.90
HK$382.90/unit
Temporarily out of stock
HARTING Cable Connection Kit, 4 Contacts, Push Pull, M12 Connector, Plug, Male, IP65, IP67, Circular Connectors M12
  • RS Stock No. 745-749
  • Mfr. Part No. 21038961425
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$323.37
HK$323.37/unit
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