Eaton SC16M1S6 Socket Crimp Contact - 1.6mm RoHS
Part Number: SC16M1S6
Quick Summary
SC16M1S6 socket crimp contact is a stamped and formed 1.6 mm female contact used in Eaton Souriau SC/SM series connectors for robust industrial harnessing. Engineers often struggle with mating reliability and wear on active contacts in harsh environments; this part provides a consistent, durable solution. The design complies with REACH and RoHS environmental requirements, supporting long service life in regulated applications. By choosing this contact, manufacturers gain repeatable crimp performance and improved plug/receptacle retention, while benefiting from reel packaging that supports automated insertion and high-volume assembly. For teams targeting reliability and cost-per-connection efficiency, this contact aligns with standard SC/SM workflows and broad AWG compatibility.
Product Information
Extended Description
SC16M1S6 Eaton: Female stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, on a reel, Gold and Tin plating; SC16M1S6
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SC16M1S6
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, Tin 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 SC16M1S6 is a socket crimp contact sized for 16 AWG wire, enabling a secure, low-resistance connection that reduces field maintenance and downtime in automation equipment. In practice, this translates to fewer retimes and quicker repairs on production lines, with consistent current handling in servo drives and PLC backplanes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gold on the active part with tin on the rear part provides corrosion resistance where it matters most, extending contact life in humid environments and minimizing replacement cycles in factory floors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Reeled packaging supports automated insertion and high-volume assembly, lowering labor costs and enabling faster build rates for wiring looms and control cabinets. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Stampable and formed manufacturing delivers precise geometry for reliable crimp connections, ensuring compatibility with Souriau SC/SM housings and reducing rework due to misalignment. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wire size range 18–16 AWG ensures flexible design margins, allowing engineers to standardize connectors across multiple projects while meeting current-carrying requirements. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gold-on-active/Tin-on-rear plating supports long-term contact performance, meeting industry expectations for repetitive mating cycles in industrial environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 19 mm length and compact 3.1 mm width enable dense connector arrays in control panels and electrical cabinets, improving overall harness density and reducing panel footprint.
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FAQs
The SC16M1S6 is a socket crimp contact designed for Eaton Souriau SC/SM series connectors. It supports 16 AWG to 18 AWG wire ranges and is intended for reel-packaged insertion in automated assemblies, making it suitable for harnesses in industrial controls, robotics, and power distribution panels.
Install using a crimping tool sized for 16 AWG conductors; ensure a proper crimp to achieve low contact resistance. The contact is molded for stamped and formed manufacturing, so verify alignment with SC/SM housings and confirm the reel packaging is compatible with your feeding system for automated insertion.
Yes. The SC16M1S6 carries RoHS and REACH environmental conformance, providing assurance against restricted substances and supporting compliance requirements in regulated markets and safe handling across manufacturing operations.
Its stamped and formed manufacturing process delivers consistent geometry, reducing mis-crimp risk. Gold on the active contact and tin on the rear part enhance corrosion resistance, while reel packaging supports automated insertion, delivering faster build rates and lower scrap in mass production.
By improving mating reliability and reducing replacement cycles with durable plating and precise crimps, the SC16M1S6 lowers maintenance costs and downtime. Compatibility with standard SC/SM series and automation-friendly packaging further reduces labor and increases throughput in high-volume manufacturing.