Eaton SM16ML1TK6 Crimp Contact - Tin Plated, 1.6 mm
Part Number: SM16ML1TK6
Quick Summary
Eaton SM16ML1TK6 is a male stamped and formed crimp contact for reliable power interconnects in harnesses and connectors. In high-volume production, ensuring consistent crimp integrity and tin plating across thousands of assemblies is a common challenge. This design complies with REACH and RoHS, supporting global regulatory needs in automotive, industrial, and machinery applications. With bulk packaging and compatibility with the Souriau SC/SM family, it helps reduce assembly time and cost while ensuring consistent performance. The part's 1.6 mm contact size and tin plating support tight packaging tolerances, ensuring long-term reliability in vibration-prone environments. Engineers benefit from clear naming in the Souriau SC/SM series and bulk packaging for cost-effective procurement.
Product Information
Extended Description
SM16ML1TK6 Eaton: Male stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, delivered loose, tin pre plated; SM16ML1TK6
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SM16ML1TK6
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
REACH RoHS
Contact gender
Pin (Male)
Contact plating
Tin pre plated
Contact size
16 AWG
Contact type
Crimp
Packaging type
Bulk
Wire size (AWG) - max
16 AWG
Wire size (AWG) - min
18 AWG
Manufacturing process
Stamped and formed
Feature: Tin pre plating on the contact surface. Business Impact: Improves corrosion resistance and maintains stable electrical contact over time, lowering maintenance needs. Application: Ideal for Souriau SC/SM series harnesses and connectors in challenging industrial environments. Feature: 16 AWG contact size with compatibility for 18–16 AWG wires. Business Impact: Provides versatile use across common automotive and industrial harnesses, ensuring secure crimps and consistent performance. Application: Suitable for power interconnects in control cabinets and vehicle harnesses. Feature: Stamped and formed manufacturing process. Business Impact: Enables cost-effective high-volume production with tight tolerances and repeatable crimp quality. Application: Mass production of crimp contacts for large-scale assemblies. Feature: Bulk packaging. Business Impact: Reduces handling steps and procurement costs for large projects. Application: Procurement for multiple connector assemblies in manufacturing lines. Feature: Compact dimensions (28 mm length, 3.2 mm diameter). Business Impact: Facilitates space-saving installation inside tight connector housings. Application: Power distribution modules and compact electrical assemblies. Feature: Environmental compliance (REACH and RoHS). Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment across global supply chains, reducing compliance risk. Application: Global automotive, industrial, and machinery deployments.
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FAQs
To install SM16ML1TK6, select wire within 18–16 AWG, trim to proper length, and use a compatible crimp tool to achieve a full crimp coverage with tin pre plated contact surfaces. Verify crimp quality with standard pull-force checks and inspect for proper seating in the connector housing. Proper tooling and inspection ensure consistent electrical performance in high-volume assemblies.
SM16ML1TK6 supports a range from 18 AWG minimum to 16 AWG maximum. This enables flexibility for common automotive and industrial harnesses while maintaining secure mechanical integrity and reliable conductivity when crimped correctly.
Yes. It is designed for 16 AWG to 18 AWG wire sizes and uses tin pre plating for durable contact surfaces. Its compatibility with Souriau SC/SM series makes it a practical choice for automotive harness interconnects, providing consistent crimp performance and regulatory compliance across automotive programs.
SM16ML1TK6 complies with REACH and RoHS environmental standards, ensuring lower risk of restricted substance exposure and alignment with global supply-chain regulations. This helps engineers meet regulatory requirements when sourcing crimp contacts for international projects.
Bulk packaging reduces procurement and handling costs, while the stamped-and-formed manufacturing process delivers repeatable crimp quality at scale. The tin plating enhances longevity under vibration and exposure, lowering maintenance needs and boosting uptime in automotive and industrial equipment applications.