Eaton SC16M1S31 Crimp Contact - REACH RoHS Certified
Part Number: SC16M1S31
Quick Summary
Eaton SC16M1S31 crimp contact enables reliable socket connections for industrial wiring and control panels. When terminals are installed in harsh environments, mis-seating and corrosion can cause costly downtime. This family complies with REACH and RoHS environmental standards, with gold on the active part and nickel on the rear for enhanced corrosion resistance. Designed for automation-ready assembly, it supports 16 AWG wire in a reeled format, reducing changeovers and scrap while improving overall harness quality. For engineers sourcing SC/SM series stamped and formed contacts, these attributes translate into measurable improvements in reliability and assembly efficiency.
Product Information
Extended Description
SC16M1S31 Eaton: Female stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, on a reel, Gold and Nickel plating; SC16M1S31
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SC16M1S31
Product Length/Depth
19 mm
Product Height
3.3 mm
Product Width
3.1 mm
Product Diameter
3.3 mm
Product Weight
0.3 g
Environmental conditions
REACH RoHS
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact plating
Gold on active part, Nickel on rear part
Contact size
16 AWG
Contact type
Crimp
Packaging type
Reeled
Wire size (AWG) - max
16 AWG
Wire size (AWG) - min
18 AWG
Manufacturing process
Stamped and formed
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The SC16M1S31 is a female socket contact in the SC/SM series that is stamped and formed, delivered on a reel for uninterrupted feeding in high-volume assembly. This geometry delivers consistent mating force, reducing contact wear and rework in automated harness production. Application: suitable for industrial control panels and equipment requiring dependable 16 AWG wiring with tight dimensional control. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wire size compatibility spans 18 to 16 AWG, enabling a single part to cover common field wiring without sacrificing crimp quality. This flexibility lowers inventory costs and speeds line-side assembly in factory automation. Application: control cabinets and robotics interfaces. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gold on the active contact portion and nickel on the rear surface provide corrosion resistance and lasting electrical performance in harsh environments. Application: harsh-duty connectors in manufacturing environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Reeled packaging simplifies automated crimping workflows, minimizing operator intervention and changeovers. Application: high-speed production lines and robotic crimping cells. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Stamped and formed manufacturing yields precise geometry and repeatable performance, reducing variance in contact force and improving connection longevity. Application: SC/SM series wiring harnesses and modular connectors.
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FAQs
SC16M1S31 is a female socket contact designed for Eaton Souriau SC/SM series connectors. It is stamped and formed for consistent mating geometry and is supplied reeled to support high-speed automated crimping on 16 AWG and adjacent wire sizes (18–16 AWG). This makes it ideal for scalable harness assemblies in industrial equipment.
Key specs include a 19 mm product length, 3.3 mm height, 3.1 mm width, and 0.3 g weight. It supports wire sizes from 18 to 16 AWG, uses gold plating on the active part and nickel on the rear, and is a stamped and formed crimp contact designed for reliable, repeatable connections in SC/SM assemblies.
Yes. SC16M1S31 is manufactured to meet RoHS and REACH environmental requirements, ensuring restricted substance compliance and safer disposal. This is particularly important for automotive and industrial applications where regulatory compliance and long-term reliability are critical.
Absolutely. SC16M1S31 is shipped reeled, optimizing feeder compatibility with high-speed crimping equipment. The stamped and formed process yields stable contact geometry ideal for automated assembly, reducing cycle times and minimizing human error during wire termination in control panels and automation cabinets.
Typical applications include industrial control panels, machine wiring harnesses, and rugged automation equipment. With 16 AWG compatibility, corrosion-resistant plating, and REACH/RoHS compliance, these contacts support reliable power and signal connections in factories, automotive assembly lines, and other environments demanding robust, repeatable performance.