Eaton SM16M1S6 Crimp Contact - RoHS Compliant
Part Number: SM16M1S6
Quick Summary
The Eaton SM16M1S6 crimp contact provides a reliable male connection for Souriau SC/SM series wiring harnesses. Engineers often struggle with achieving consistent crimp quality on 1.6 mm terminals, especially when sourcing on reels for high-mix production. RoHS and REACH compliance ensure regulatory alignment in automotive, industrial, and energy applications, with system-level CE and IP considerations applying to final assemblies. This reel-pack, gold-on-active and tin-on-rear plating, reduces waste and simplifies procurement, while the stamped-and-formed process supports repeatable performance across multiple connector sizes. By choosing this component, manufacturers gain predictable crimping results, traceable materials, and faster time-to-line in complex automation projects, enabling reliable sensor-to-controller wiring with minimized maintenance.
Product Information
Extended Description
SM16M1S6 Eaton: Male stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, on a reel, Gold and Tin plating; SM16M1S6
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SM16M1S6
Product Length/Depth
28 mm
Product Height
3.2 mm
Product Width
3.7 mm
Product Diameter
3.2 mm
Product Weight
0.4 g
Environmental conditions
RoHS REACH
Contact gender
Pin (Male)
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: Compact size and stamped-and-formed design deliver consistent electrical contact for 16 AWG wiring, enabling reliable connections in Souriau SC/SM series harnesses and reducing field failures in automated panels. This supports higher first-pass yields in control cabinets and robotics interfaces, translating to lower downtime and faster onboarding of new line configurations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gold on active part with tin on rear part provides improved corrosion resistance and longer terminal life. In harsh factory environments, this plating combination maintains low contact resistance across duty cycles, delivering stable sensor networks and PLC I/O reliability in conveyors and packaging lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Reel packaging simplifies supply chain logistics and Kanban-based replenishment. With a wire range of 16–18 AWG and a 28 mm length (3.2 mm height, 3.7 mm width), installers experience faster, more predictable assembly without reordering multiple part variants, benefiting high-mix automation projects in automotive and industrial manufacturing. Feature → Business Impact → Application: RoHS and REACH compliance reduces regulatory risk in global deployments. The stamping and forming process offers repeatable geometry and mating tolerance, which minimizes wear and maintenance in high-cycle connector applications such as sensor assemblies, machine interfaces, and robotic I/O. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compatibility with Souriau SC/SM series reduces BOM complexity and procurement lead times. Engineers can specify a single, proven crimp contact across multiple harness configurations, delivering cost savings and streamlined spares management in automation environments.
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FAQs
Install SM16M1S6 as a male stamped and formed crimp contact in Souriau SC/SM series housings. Use wire sizes AWG 16–18 with a 28 mm contact length and 3.7 mm width. Crimp with a proper terminal tool to achieve a secure gold-on-active, tin-on-rear termination. The reel packaging supports high-mix production and quick replenishment.
Key specs include contact size 16 AWG, crimp contact type, product length 28 mm, height 3.2 mm, width 3.7 mm, and weight 0.4 g. Plating is gold on the active part and tin on the rear. Wire range is 16–18 AWG. It is RoHS and REACH compliant, suitable for souriau SC/SM series interfaces.
Yes, SM16M1S6 meets RoHS and REACH environmental requirements, helping reduce regulatory risk in automation and industrial installations. CE and IP considerations apply at the system level for the final assembly, enclosure, and installation environment, rather than on the contact alone. This ensures compliant operations in automated plants and vehicle manufacturing lines.
Best suited for Souriau SC/SM series harnesses in industrial automation, sensor networks, control panels, and machine interfaces that use 16 AWG wiring. The crimp contact’s compact dimensions, reel packaging, and gold-on-active plating provide reliable, corrosion-resistant terminations in harsh factory environments and high-cycle applications.
Using SM16M1S6 reduces handling time and scrap due to consistent crimp quality from reel-pack sourcing. The gold-on-active plating improves durability and lowers maintenance costs, while tin on the rear minimizes tarnish. Overall, it delivers faster assembly, fewer field failures, and material-cost savings in high-mix automation environments.