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    Crimp Contacts

    Crimp contacts are one of the key component parts of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Contacts are electrical components which are made from a conductive material. When to contacts come together they can pass an electrical current between them.

    Contacts are often used to complete the circuit on a PCB by conducting electrical current from the connector to the PCB. The connector will often be contained within a PCB connector housing, especially where multiple connectors are used.

    How are crimp contacts used?

    Crimp contacts are used to create circuits in general PCB applications. They are attached to a wire or cable to create these connections. Crimp contacts are terminated using a crimp method. A crimp is essentially where the wire and connector are attached by compression and reshaping. The standard crimp method, when performed well, provides a secure and reliable connection. Where crimping is involved, it is important to use a quality crimp tool to create a secure connection. 

    Crimp contacts connect to wires which are compatible in size. Wires are measured using AWG standard or in mm2.

    Where are crimp contacts used?

    Crimp contacts provide a platform for PCB connectors to attach to. They are commonly used to make PCB sockets and for general PCB prototyping. The connector is mounted on to the printed circuit board, using the contact as an electrical connection. You will find these contacts in many electronics applications, such as household appliances, telecommunications, medical and automotive.

    What are crimp contacts made from?

    Crimp contacts can be made from and plated with a range of different materials, like bronze, copper or gold. The different material type will vary with conductivity and quality of connection. Contacts are often have a plating of silver or gold for a reliable connection.

    What is contact gender?

    Crimp contacts come in different genders. Female connector contacts act like a socket, while male connector contacts act like a pin or plug.

    3909 Products showing for Crimp Contacts

    RS PRO
    Female
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Crimp
    Gold
    30AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    24AWG
    -
    30mΩ
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    -
    Molex
    Female
    Mini-Fit Jr. Receptacle Housing, Mini-Fit TPA, Mini-Fit BMI Panel Mount, Mini-Fit Jr. Plug Housing, Dual Row
    Mini-Fit
    -
    -
    Crimp
    Tin
    24AWG
    Brass
    18AWG
    5556
    10mΩ
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Male
    CPC, G Series and M Series Connector Housings
    Type III+
    0.8mm²
    1.4mm²
    Crimp
    Gold
    18AWG
    Brass
    16AWG
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Female
    VAL-U-LOK Connector Housing
    VAL-U-LOK
    0.1mm²
    0.3mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    26AWG
    Brass
    22AWG
    -
    -
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Male
    MULTILOCK 040 Connector Housing
    MULTILOCK 040
    0.3mm²
    0.5mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    23AWG
    Brass
    20AWG
    -
    20mΩ
    -
    -30°C
    +105°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Female
    AMPSEAL 16 Connector Housing
    AMPSEAL 16
    0.5mm²
    0.8mm²
    -
    Nickel
    20AWG
    Copper Alloy
    18AWG
    -
    -
    -
    -40°C
    +120°C
    -
    Molex
    -
    -
    Molex KK
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    40713
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Molex
    Female
    Mega-Fit Connector Housing
    Mega-Fit
    1mm²
    1.5mm²
    Crimp
    Gold
    16AWG
    Copper Alloy
    14AWG
    172063
    5mΩ
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    -
    JST
    Female
    NH and SM Connector Housings
    NH, SM
    0.08mm²
    0.3mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    28AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    22AWG
    -
    20mΩ
    3A
    -25°C
    +85°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Male
    Junior Power Timer Connector Housing
    Junior Power Timer
    0.5mm²
    1mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    -
    Copper, Iron Alloy
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Male
    AMP SUPEREAL 1.5 Connector Housing
    MINI-MIC
    0.35mm²
    0.5mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    21AWG
    Brass
    20AWG
    -
    30mΩ
    -
    -40°C
    +125°C
    -
    Molex
    Male
    -
    Mini-Fit
    -
    -
    Crimp
    Tin over Copper
    24AWG
    Brass
    18AWG
    5558
    -
    -
    7777
    7777
    -
    JST
    Female
    LBT and SH Connector Housings
    SSH
    0.032mm²
    0.08mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    32AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    28AWG
    -
    40mΩ
    1A
    -25°C
    +85°C
    -
    HARTING
    Female
    DIN 41612 Bauform M 0+2, DIN 41612 Type M, DIN 41612 Type MH 21+5, DIN 41612 Type M Invers, Har-modular M Module
    DIN 41612
    -
    -
    Crimp
    -
    -
    -
    16AWG
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    JST
    Female
    NSH and SHL Connector Housings
    NSH, SHL
    0.03mm²
    0.08mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    32AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    28AWG
    -
    50mΩ
    1A
    -25°C
    +85 °C, +85 °C
    -
    Molex
    Female
    KK 396 Connector Housing
    KK 396, Trifurcon
    0.5mm²
    0.8mm²
    Crimp
    Gold
    20AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    18AWG
    6838
    6mΩ
    -
    0°C
    +75°C
    -
    Molex
    Female
    -
    KK 396, Trifurcon
    -
    -
    Crimp
    Tin
    20AWG
    Brass
    18AWG
    6838
    6mΩ
    -
    0°C
    +50°C
    -
    Molex
    Female
    KK 396 Connector Housing
    KK 396, Trifurcon
    0.5mm²
    0.8mm²
    Crimp
    Gold
    20AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    18AWG
    6838
    6mΩ
    -
    0°C
    +75°C
    -
    Molex
    Female
    SPOX Connector Housing
    SPOX
    0.2mm²
    0.8mm²
    Crimp
    Tin
    24AWG
    Phosphor Bronze
    18AWG
    5194
    10mΩ
    7A
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    Female
    AMP-QUICK Connector Housing
    AMP-QUICK
    -
    -
    Crimp
    -
    28AWG
    -
    24AWG
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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