1-5499160-1

1-5499160-1 Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins is a product of Molex, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of groundbreaking electrical and electronic interconnection systems. This product is designed for industrial, telecom, networking, and medical applications. It is made with a high-quality shell, thread tensioning, peak tightening, and full shielding of its internal elements.

This connector is a two-part connector that has a male pin and a header. The male pin is inserted in one end, and the header is inserted at the other end. The connector is designed with a non-rotate feature that allows it to maintain its mechanical cables/wire connection even when connecting components with different threads. The male pin has a through-hole, which ensures easier solder connection.

The 1-5499160-1 connector has an insulation displacement metal contact (IDMC) with a high-quality insulation sleeve and offers a secure locking system for less vibration and shock. The receptacle design ensures low insertion force and a rapid mating process. The connector is designed with an easy-to-install push-in function and a 360-degree shielding, which makes it excellent for industrial, telecom, medical and networking applications.

This product comes with two versions: one has a single side entry, and the other one has a dual side entry. The single side entry version has a low profile design and is suitable for applications that require flat hook-up wire, whereas the dual side entry version is ideal for applications where the connection needs to pass through multiple layers.

The various parts of the 1-5499160-1 Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins include a power contact, crimp contact, and a wire terminal block. The power contact is a stamped and formed contact with an increased current carrying capacity of 10A. The crimp contact is a bent and formed contact designed for high current applications. The wire terminal block accommodates different types of wire. It has screw-down terminals for adding insulation and a lock nut for added security.

The working principle of the 1-5499160-1 Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins is quite simple. The male pin is inserted into one end and the header is inserted to the other end. When both the parts are connected, the connector works by allowing electric current to pass through it. Depending on the application, the contact can be of various materials including metals, plastics, and rubbers. The connection is secured by a series of four nylon screws.

The 1-5499160-1 Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins is ideal for industrial, telecom, medical and networking applications. Its non-rotate feature ensures that it can maintain its connection even with components with different threads, its insulation displacement metal contact helps it to work with high-quality insulation, and its push-in and 360-degree shielding feature increases its reliability. With its power contact and wire terminal blocks, it can be a great choice for various electrical connections.