Eaton SC16W3S25 Crimp Contacts - RoHS
Part Number: SC16W3S25
Quick Summary
Eaton SC16W3S25 crimp contacts enable reliable female socket connections in SC/SM series harnesses. Designers and purchasing teams often wrestle with inconsistent terminations and premature wear in tight spaces, especially when wiring with 20 AWG. These contacts are REACH and RoHS compliant, featuring selective gold plating to minimize resistance and extend life. The solution supports automated crimping and consistent mating across batches, reducing rework and field failures. By pairing SC16W3S25 with reel packaging, you gain streamlined inventory management and scalable installation for automotive, industrial, and robotics applications. This combination delivers dependable performance without compromising efficiency or cost.
Product Information
Extended Description
SC16W3S25 Eaton: Female stamped and formed crimp contact, size #20, on a reel, selective Gold plating; SC16W3S25
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SC16W3S25
Product Length/Depth
20.5 mm
Product Height
2.6 mm
Product Width
2.6 mm
Product Diameter
2.6 mm
Product Weight
0.3 g
Environmental conditions
REACH RoHS
Contact gender
Socket (Female)
Contact plating
Gold, Gold flash rear part
Contact size
20 AWG
Contact type
Crimp
Packaging type
Reeled
Wire size (AWG) - max
20 AWG
Wire size (AWG) - min
22 AWG
Manufacturing process
Stamped and formed
Feature: Wire size compatibility spans 22 to 20 AWG, enabling flexible wiring options. Business Impact: Reduces stocking complexity and ensures a single contact family can cover multiple harnesses. Application: Industrial automation and robotics connectors where 20 AWG is standard. Feature: Stamped and formed manufacturing process delivers tight tolerances. Business Impact: Improves crimp height consistency and repeatable electrical performance, lowering contact resistance. Application: High-vibration environments and automated assembly lines. Feature: Gold plating with a gold flash rear part enhances electrical reliability. Business Impact: Cuts contact resistance and improves corrosion resistance for longer service life. Application: Harsh industrial settings and equipment subjected to frequent mating cycles. Feature: Reeled packaging supports automated feeding and reduced handling damage. Business Impact: Boosts production line throughput and minimizes human error during termination. Application: High-volume wire harness manufacturing. Feature: RoHS and REACH compliance ensures regulatory alignment. Business Impact: Eases compliance documentation and supplier qualification, lowering risk in regulated sectors. Application: Automotive, energy, and machinery industries where standards matter.
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FAQs
SC16W3S25 are female crimp contacts designed for the SC/SM family. Use standard 20 AWG wire, prepare the conductor to spec, and employ a compatible crimping tool to achieve a consistent crimp height. Verify terminal retention and insulation diameters after crimping to ensure reliable mating in automation harnesses.
Key specs include a 20 AWG contact size with a 22–20 AWG wire range, GOLD plating with a rear gold flash, and a stamped and formed construction. The contact is designed for socket (female) terminations in SC/SM harnesses, providing low contact resistance and good durability in industrial environments.
Yes. The SC16W3S25 is specified for 20 AWG wire (with a min of 22 AWG) and is supplied reel-packaged for easy automated feeding and high-volume termination, reducing handling time and mis-termination risk on production lines.
Yes. These contacts meet RoHS and REACH environmental requirements, aligning with regulatory expectations in many industries and easing compliance documentation for automotive and industrial equipment programs.
Gold plating lowers contact resistance, improves corrosion resistance, and extends service life under repeated mating cycles. This is especially beneficial in high-vibration environments and where long-term reliability is critical for automation systems.