Does Cable Discoloration on TE K81C/KILOVAC Series Relays Affect Performance or Reliability?

For TE K81C, KILOVAC Relays, If some units have been observed with pink (purple) discoloration on the cable, as shown in the photograph below. We have checked this condition with the supplier and asked whether the discoloration has any impact on the product’s performance or usability.

The supplier has confirmed that this discoloration is only a cosmetic variation and does not affect the product’s performance, reliability or functionality.

Please find the supplier’s response below.

The team has confirmed that the observed discoloration does not affect the part’s functionality, performance, or quality, and it is safe to proceed with using the parts.

Based on their assessment, the discoloration is only cosmetic and does not impact the intended operation of the product.

Applicable Part Numbers
DigiKey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number
A104339-ND K81C345
2992-6-1618389-3-ND,6-1618389-3-ND,2266-6-1618389-3-ND 6-1618389-3
2992-4-1618381-7-ND,4-1618381-7-ND 4-1618381-7
A104336-ND K81C335
A107267-ND K81C245
A104323-ND K81C235
K81C545-ND K81C545
1111-K81C345-ND K81C345
1111-K81C335-ND K81C335
1111-K81C245-ND K81C245
1111-K81C235-ND K81C235
1111-K81C545-ND K81C545
K81C-10-ND K81C-10