Extremely low profile single-position WTB contacts

The 9296 series contacts enable the simple, reliable and solderless termination of power, signal and ground wires in applications including: smart grid meters, breakers and panels; SSL/LED bulbs, fixtures, signage and streetlights; machine controls, including motors, drives, solenoids, sensors, fans and pumps; and commercial building controls, such as fire and security sensors. The 9296 series contacts exhibit full connector performance without the added expense of an insulator and its associated assembly costs.

The WTB contacts have upper and lower tines that guide stripped wires down the centre of the contact zone and an integral end-stop to ensure proper insertion depth and maximum mechanical stability. Additionally, the 9296 series integrates several key features within the stamping to facilitate SMT pickup, wire guidance, high force retention and easy twist-and-pull wire removal. The 1.7mm 9296 series contact is rated for 5-8A and is capable of accepting solid or stranded 22, 24, and 26AWG wires.

Tom Anderson, Product Manager, AVX: “The 9296 series contacts were designed to provide a simple, cost-effective solution for achieving maximum mechanical performance and enhanced design flexibility in a range of harsh industrial applications. Introduced a little less than a year ago, the small size, simplicity of use, high reliability performance, and competitive pricing of the series has made it very popular amongst our customers, one of which was actually the inspiration for our latest 1.7mm offering.”

RoHS compliant and rated for five-cycle durability, the 9296 series contacts are tape and reel packaged for automated single contact placement and SMT reflow.