Deutsch Terminal-Contact, Socket Size 12, Solid 14-12 awg

Deutsch Size 12 Solid Nickel Plated Contact, Socket, 14-12 AWG | 0462-203-12141

Use Crimper: DEUTSCH HAND CRIMP TOOL, SOLID CONTACTS- SIZES 20, 16 & 12, HDT-48-00

• Manufacturer Part Number:  0462-203-12141
• Compatible Connector Housings: DT Series, HD10 Series, HD30 Series, HDP20 Series, DRC Series, DRB Series, Jiffy Splice Series
• Crimping Tool:  HDT-48-00
• Alternate Stamped Contact:  Deutsch Terminal-Contact, Socket Size 12, Stamped 14-12 awg 1062-12-0166
• Terminal Type:  Socket
• Contact Style:  Solid
• Mating Pin Diameter: 2.39 mm [ .094 in ]
• Insulation: 075-.140 [1.90-3.55]
• Terminal Transmits:  25 – 40 A (Power)
• Wire Size:  2-3.3 mm², 14-12 awg
• Other Contact Sizes Available: Size 12, Size 16, Size 20, Size 4, Size 8

Description	Product Attribute
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity
Connectors	Automotive Connectors
Contact Plating	Nickel
Contact Type	Socket (Female)
Current Rating	25 A
Gender	Socket (Female)
Material	Nickel
Maximum Operating Temperature	+ 125 C
Minimum Operating Temperature	- 55 C
Mounting Style	Cable Mount / Free Hanging
Packaging	Bulk
Product	Contacts
Product Type	Automotive Connectors
Sealed / Unsealed	Sealed
Terminal 2 Plating	Nickel
Termination Style	Crimp
Type	Contact
Wire Gauge Max	12 AWG
Wire Gauge Min	14 AWG
Wire Gauge Range	12 AWG to 14 AWG
Part # Aliases	$0462-203-12141 0462-203-12141-LS 0462-203-12141-L 0462-203-12141-MS 0462-203-12141-M 0462-203-12141-AS ZPF000000000133673

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DEUTSCH solid common contacts accommodate a wide range of wire gauges.

DEUTSCH solid contacts terminate wire from 4 AWG to 22 AWG (25 – 0.35mm2) and are available in 5 sizes each of the pin and socket. They are available with either a nickel or gold plating finish.

Learn how to crimp our DEUTSCH contacts. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on crimping the contacts using hand tools.

Solid Contacts Specs:

• Typical Current Rating (A) 7.5, 13, 25, 60, 100
• Crimp Type Indent, O-Crimp
• Terminal Type Pin, Socket
• Mating Pin Diameter (mm) 1.02, 1.59, 2.39, 2.5, 3.61, 5.72
• Mating Pin Diameter (in) .04, .063, .094, .098, .142, .225
• Interface Plating Gold (Au), Nickel (Ni), Palladium Nickel (PdNi), Tin (Sn)
• Contact Termination Area Plating Material Gold (Au), Nickel (Ni), Palladium Nickel (PdNi), Tin (Sn)

Product Type Features

• Sealable: No
• Primary Locking Feature:  On the Terminal

Contact Features

• Contact Size:  Size 16
• Contact Fabrication:  Screw Machine
• Typical Current Rating:  13 A
• Crimp Type:  Indent
• Terminal Type:  Pin
• Mating Pin Diameter:  1.59 mm[.063 in]
• Interface Plating:  Nickel (Ni)
• Contact Termination Area:  Plating Material Nickel (Ni)

Termination Features

• Termination Method:  to Wire & Cable Crimp
• Product Terminates:  To Wire

Dimensions

• Wire Size:  2 mm²
• Wire Size Search:  14 AWG

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This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly crimp TE Connectivity’s DEUTSCH industrial contacts using hand tools. Crimping instructions for solid contacts, stamped and formed contacts, and Quick Connect Series contacts are given.

A tutorial on how to tell if a crimp is acceptable or unacceptable is also provided.

• For solid contacts, the HDT-48-00 is shown.
• For stamped and formed contacts, the DTT-16-00 is shown.
• For Quick Connect Series contacts, the AF8-TH163 is shown.