Eaton SM16W3S26 Crimp Contact - Gold Plated, 20 AWG
Part Number: SM16W3S26
Quick Summary
Eaton SM16W3S26 crimp contacts enable reliable mating in Souriau SC/SM assemblies for 20 AWG wiring. Engineers often struggle with inconsistent plating and feed reliability that disrupts production lines. This solution complies with REACH and RoHS, helping meet global regulatory requirements and ensure long-term durability. By combining stamped and formed geometry with selective gold flash, it delivers consistent electrical performance while simplifying reel-based automation. Designed for industrial control panels, robotics, and automation harnesses, it reduces rework and waste from poor crimps. The reel packaging supports high-volume assembly and seamless integration with automated crimping tools, delivering measurable gains in throughput and quality while staying compatible with existing SC/SM connector ecosystems.
Product Information
Extended Description
SM16W3S26 Eaton: Male stamped and formed crimp contact, size #20, on a reel, selective Gold plating; SM16W3S26
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SM16W3S26
Product Length/Depth
29 mm
Product Height
2.6 mm
Product Width
2.6 mm
Product Diameter
2.6 mm
Product Weight
0.4 g
Environmental conditions
REACH RoHS
Contact gender
Pin (Male)
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 stamping and forming manufacturing → Business impact reduces crimp variance and improves repeatability → Application for SC/SM series harnesses ensures consistent terminations in control panels. Feature selective gold flash rear plating → Business impact lowers contact resistance and enhances corrosion resistance → Application in humid or challenging factory environments. Feature wire size range 22–20 AWG → Business impact enables flexible harness design and faster changeovers → Application across common 20 AWG automation wiring. Feature reeled packaging → Business impact accelerates high-volume manufacturing and minimizes handling → Application in automated assembly lines and feeder systems. Feature compact dimensions 29 mm length; 2.6 mm width/height; weight 0.4 g → Business impact enables dense interconnect layouts and space savings → Application in tight panel assemblies and multi-connector dense packs. Environmental compliance REACH RoHS → Business impact streamlines regulatory approval and cross-border sourcing → Application for global manufacturing with minimal compliance risk. Contact gender Pin (Male) → Business impact ensures compatibility with corresponding female contacts → Application in plug-and-socket SC/SM connector ecosystems.
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FAQs
Ensure the wire is within the 22 to 20 AWG range and use a crimp tool compatible with stamped and formed 20 AWG contacts. Prepare the conductor, insert into the crimp cavity, and apply a controlled crimp to achieve the correct profile. Verify rear gold flash plating remains intact and inspect the terminal after crimping for proper seating in the SC/SM housing.
The contact is male, size 20 AWG, crimp type, with a length of 29 mm and a cross-section footprint of 2.6 mm by 2.6 mm. Weight is approximately 0.4 g. Wire size range is 22–20 AWG, packaging is reeled, and the contact features selective gold plating on the rear portion. It is RoHS and REACH compliant.
Yes. It is designed for industrial automation, robotics, and control-panel harnesses, offering reliable crimps, compact geometry, and reel-ready packaging that supports high-volume assembly. For automotive or extreme high-vibration applications, verify compatibility with the mating SC/SM housing and implement additional retention features as required.
SM16W3S26 complies with RoHS and REACH environmental standards, supporting global supply chains and regulatory requirements. No CE or SIL certifications are listed for this specific part in the provided data; always confirm with the supplier for any additional regulatory markings required in your region.
Reel packaging enables automated feeding, reduces handling and contamination, and improves throughput on high-volume crimping lines. It supports consistent orientation and faster changeovers, minimizing downtime in production and ensuring a steady supply of contacts for SC/SM assemblies.