1612120-3

1612120-3 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Application Field and Working Principle

The application field of the 1612120-3 rectangular connector housing is mainly in the transportation, commercial vehicle and communications industrial areas. This housing, manufactured by Amphenol, boasts of a modularized design that allows users to select specific components for their application such as inserts, cables, assembly hardware etc., as required.

The primary use of the product is to protect cables and ensure durable mechanical joints between two different pieces of equipment. This is achieved through a mechanical locking system between the housing and its insert. This locking system consists of two parts which include the external shell, and internal insert. The external shell is made from high grade polyamides which offer excellent abrasion, impact and vibration resistance, while the internal insert is made from thermoplastic materials to provide improved strain relief and enhanced contact retention.

The working principle of the 1612120-3 rectangular connector housing involves attaching cables and inserts into the receptacle end of the housing and using multi-pin contacts for interconnecting two pieces of equipment. To attach the cables and inserts to the housings, the external shell is split in two halves and the secondary locking mechanism is then triggered which ensures a secure mechanical locking between the two components.

Once the cables and inserts have been properly inserted into the 1612120-3 housing, they are locked together using the internal inserts. This locking system ensures a durable and reliable connection between the two pieces of equipment, while providing strain relief, improved contact retention and superior abrasion, impact and vibration resistance. Additionally, this product also features a couple of unique characteristics such as a wide range of operating temperature, high vibration and shock resistance, corrosion resistance, UL acceptance and high power and current ratings.

In conclusion, the 1612120-3 rectangular connector housing is an ideal solution for quality, reliable cables connections and mechanical joints between two pieces of equipment. The product is both safe and durable, making it an ideal choice for transportation, commercial vehicle and communications industry applications.