Eaton SM20M1S6 Stamped Contacts - RoHS/REACH Compliance
Part Number: SM20M1S6
Quick Summary
Eaton SM20M1S6 is a male stamped and formed contact used in Souriau SC/SM series wiring harnesses for robust power connections. In demanding environments, mismatched contacts or plating wear can drive field failures and maintenance costs. This part carries RoHS and REACH environmental compliance, helping you meet global regulatory requirements. Together with its 16–20 AWG compatibility and reel packaging, it supports scalable assembly and consistent electrical performance.
Product Information
Extended Description
SM20M1S6 Eaton: Male stamped and formed crimp contact, size #16, on a reel, Gold and Tin plating; SM20M1S6
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SC / SM series #16 (1.6mm) and #20 (1.0mm) stamped and formed contacts
Catalog Number
SM20M1S6
Product Length/Depth
28 mm
Product Height
2.7 mm
Product Width
3.5 mm
Product Diameter
2.7 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
20 AWG
Wire size (AWG) - min
22 AWG
Manufacturing process
Stamped and formed
A primary feature is the stamped and formed manufacturing process, which delivers consistent crimp geometry and high mating reliability. The business impact is reduced rework and longer connector life in vibration-prone industrial applications such as motor drives and control panels. This is ideal for harnesses in Souriau SC/SM series connectors, where compact size and precise fit enable clean assemblies in limited spaces. Gold-on-active and tin-on-rear plating enhances contact resistance and corrosion protection, supporting reliable signal integrity and longer service life in automation networks. The plating combination reduces wear and maintenance costs while keeping production costs in check. The product supports 16 AWG to 20 AWG wiring, with a compact footprint (28 mm length, 3.5 mm width, 2.7 mm diameter) and a light 0.4 g weight, enabling dense, high-cycle assemblies. Reel packaging enables efficient feeding in automated crimping processes, reducing handling time and operator fatigue. RoHS and REACH compliance further minimizes regulatory risk for global deployments, while the stamped-and-formed process ensures consistently repeatable crimp heights. Addressing objections about compatibility, the SM20M1S6 aligns with the Souriau SC/SM family and standard 16–20 AWG harness designs, delivering predictable performance and quick field replacement when needed. In practice, engineers gain a reliable, easy-to-install contact that integrates smoothly with existing connector bodies and crimp tooling, reducing total cost of ownership over the product lifecycle.
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FAQs
SM20M1S6 is designed for Eaton Souriau SC/SM series connectors and comes on a reel. It is a male stamped and formed crimp contact compatible with 16 AWG to 20 AWG wiring, featuring gold plating on the active portion and tin on the rear. The contact length is 28 mm with a compact 3.5 mm width, optimizing space in harness assemblies.
The contact supports 16 to 20 AWG wiring, with a minimum of 22 AWG and a maximum of 20 AWG as specified in the data. Plating includes gold on the active part for improved conductivity and corrosion resistance, with tin on the rear portion to reduce wear and cost while preserving reliability.
Yes. The SM20M1S6 is listed with RoHS and REACH environmental compliance, helping ensure regulatory compatibility across global deployments and reducing risks associated with restricted substances in industrial automation equipment.
Reeled contacts support automated feeding in high-volume production, minimizing manual handling and accelerating crimping cycles. This reduces operator fatigue, improves process consistency, and lowers total cycle time in control cabinets and power distribution harnesses used in manufacturing environments.
Ensure proper crimp tooling and die sets are used for the specified 16–20 AWG range, and verify crimp height consistency for the SC/SM mating interface. The gold-on-active and tin-on-rear plating, combined with the stamped-and-formed manufacture, provides robust contact integrity under vibration and temperature cycling typical of industrial automation.