Mating Products
Click here for Universal MATE-N-LOK housings.
Click here for Universal MATE-N-LOK headers.
To find the correct mate, select the proper connector type, number of positions, and pitch along with other preferred specifications.
- Plugs only mate with receptacles or headers.
- Female sockets only mate with the correct number of male pins. Row count must also match - single-row connectors do not mate with dual or triple-row connectors.
- The connectors’ pitches must match. A 3.96mm pitch Universal MATE-N-LOK connector will not mate with a 5.08mm pitch Universal MATE-N-LOK connector even if all other specifications are correct.
- Pay attention to fastening type. “Latch Lock” and “Latch Holder” usually pairs with “Locking Ramp”, but occasionally TE will throw you a curveball. “Push-Pull” indicates the connector does not have positive retention and is held in place with simple friction.
Contacts
Click here for Universal MATE-N-LOK contacts. To find the correct contact, select the proper packaging type, pin or socket, contact termination, wire gauge, and contact finish along with other preferred specifications.
- Loose piece packaging (bag, box, bulk) work with hand crimpers; tape packaging works with automated machines.
- Pin contacts only mate with socket contacts.
- Wire gauge must be correct to properly fit wire and meet crimp specifications.
- It is recommended that contacts intended to mate share the same contact finish - gold to gold, and tin to tin.
- Thicker contact finish thickness allows for more mating cycles and/or more protection in harsh environments. Thinner contact finish reduces price.
- Most Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors list their associated contacts on their product page. You can use this to quickly select or verify your chosen contacts.
Crimpers
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Click here for crimp die sets compatible with Universal MATE-N-LOK.
To find the correct crimper, select the proper tool type and wire gauge, along with other preferred specifications.
- Verify the crimper is compatible with both your die set and compatible with the exact contact you are attempting to crimp.
- Wire gauge must be correct to meet proper crimp specifications.
- Select the proper die set for tools without integrated dies. These are typically located near the bottom of the crimper product page under the “For Use With” section.
Insertion, Extraction Tools
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- Ensure the selected tool is compatible with your selected contact. Not all Universal MATE-N-LOK contacts have associated insertion/extraction tools, large power contacts especially do not tend to have such tools.
Accessories
Click here for Universal MATE-N-LOK connector accessories.
Select the accessory type needed for use with your specific connector and application.
- Verify accessory compatibility with your specific connector as per the datasheet and documentation available
- Where applicable, position count must match the connector being accessorized.