Eaton SC16M1TK6 Crimp Contact - Tin Pre-Plated
Part Number: SC16M1TK6
Quick Summary
Eaton SC16M1TK6 crimp contact is a precision socket contact for high-reliability connections in wiring harnesses. Engineers often struggle with inconsistent mating, corrosion risk, and time-consuming field termination. RoHS and REACH compliance supports regulatory obligations in modern manufacturing, helping teams avoid rework and warranty issues. Designed for the SC/SM family with #16 (1.6 mm) size and 16 AWG wiring, SC16M1TK6 delivers dependable performance in automation and control applications while enabling streamlined supplier sourcing and inventory planning. This combination of material quality, packaging, and compatibility translates into measurable business value for integrators and OEMs.
Product Information
Extended Description
SC16M1TK6 Eaton: Female stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, on a reel, tin pre plated; SC16M1TK6
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SC16M1TK6
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
Tin pre plated
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 SC16M1TK6 is a #16 (1.6 mm) stamped and formed female crimp contact that is tin pre plated. This geometry ensures consistent fillet formation and repeatable crimp performance across high-volume production. The reel packaging supports automated assembly equipment, enabling faster pick-and-place and reducing operator variance. The result is lower labor costs, fewer mis crimps, and improved connector longevity in dense harness assemblies used in robotics, material handling, and process control. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The contact supports wire sizes from 18 to 16 AWG, giving flexibility when wiring different signals and power lines within a single harness. Tin pre plating provides corrosion resistance in vibration-prone environments, extending service life. This translates to fewer field failures and lower maintenance expenses in automation equipment, conveyors, and packaging systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: RoHS and REACH compliance helps meeting regulatory requirements and customer expectations for sustainable products. Its compact dimensions—19 mm length with a 3.1 x 3.3 mm profile—aid in dense connector designs where space is at a premium. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Manufacturing is stamped and formed, delivering tight tolerances and uniform contact geometry. This minimizes insertion force variability and ensures reliable mating with mating contacts in Souriau SC/SM families. On the shop floor, technicians benefit from consistent connector performance and faster diagnostics in complex control panels. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Packaging type reels compatibility with automatic crimp tooling reduces scrap during changeovers and supports just-in-time manufacturing. The lightweight 0.3 g per contact mass contributes to overall harness weight savings in aerospace and automotive programs where every gram matters.
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FAQs
To install SC16M1TK6, select a compatible crimping tool for stamped and formed 16 AWG to 18 AWG conductors. Prepare wires cleanly, insert into the contact barrel, and apply a controlled crimp to achieve a solid mechanical and electrical connection. Use reel-packaged contacts to support automated insertion on high-volume lines, reducing handling time and operator variability.
SC16M1TK6 supports a wire range from 18 AWG to 16 AWG. This provides flexibility for mixed-signal and power in a single harness while maintaining reliable crimp geometry and mating performance with SC/SM series sockets.
Yes. The contact features tin pre plating and is specified with RoHS and REACH environmental compliance, aligning with regulatory requirements for modern electronics manufacturing and sustainable product expectations.
Ideal for industrial automation, control panels, robotics, and power distribution harnesses using Souriau SC/SM series. The 1.6 mm size and 16 AWG compatibility support dense connector designs with reliable mating under vibration and contamination typical of harsh manufacturing environments.
Reliability benefits come from tin pre plating, which enhances corrosion resistance in vibration-prone environments. Regular inspection should focus on mating integrity and crimp quality, with periodic checks on reel-packaged inserts to ensure consistent automatic assembly performance and reduced field failures.