“Through advanced modeling and analysis, we have developed this more compact, low insertion force version of a straight 250 series FASTON receptacle to meet customer demand,” said Melissa Stanley, Terminals and Splices Product Manager, Americas, at TE’s Appliances business unit. “Its shorter length suits tight spaces where a full size straight receptacle would not fit. Its smaller size also supports competitive pricing for limited-space applications, while its insertion and extraction forces are comparable to full size FASTONs.”
Designed to mate with standard 6.3×0.8mm tabs with retention holes, the new receptacle (part number 2238045-2) is only 15.24mm long. It fully complies with UL 310 and CSA C22.2 No. 153 standards. The open barrel, F-crimp design incorporates insulation support and accommodates 22-18AWG (0.3-0.9mm2) wires with 2.4-2.8mm diameter insulation. It is UL recognised, file number E66717.
When applied to 18 AWG wire, the new receptacle, stamped from 0.32mm tin-plated brass, can continuously carry 7A, and can intermittently carry 14A. It has a low insertion force of only 8lbs (35.6N) maximum, while the minimum extraction force is 5lbs (22.2N) for the first extraction and 4lbs (17.8N) for the sixth extraction.
Supplied end-to-end on reels, the new miniature terminal is designed to be machine applied using TE’s OCEAN applicator. The OCEAN applicator is offered with various options and can be used in a several types of presses and leadmakers.