Eaton SMS6PDH3 Quick Mating Plastic Connector - IP40
Part Number: SMS6PDH3
Quick Summary
Eaton SMS6PDH3 is a quick mating plastic rectangular connector for reliable panel wiring in industrial automation. Engineers rely on fast, secure mating to minimize downtime during assembly and maintenance. This design addresses space constraints and vibration by providing a compact, robust link between cables and equipment. The SMS6PDH3 supports REACH, RoHS, and UL94 V0 flammability, helping facilities meet safety and environmental standards without sacrificing performance. With its integrated strain relief hood, lightweight plastic shell, and push-pull coupling, it delivers easy field assembly and dependable performance in harsh environments while reducing overall wiring complexity and panel size.
Product Information
Extended Description
SMS6PDH3 Eaton: Flame retardant plug with integrated strain relief hood; SMS6PDH3
Product Name
Eaton Souriau SMS series quick mating plastic rectangular connector
Catalog Number
SMS6PDH3
Product Length/Depth
58.8 mm
Product Height
21.5 mm
Product Width
18.6 mm
Product Weight
6.9 g
Environmental conditions
REACH Fire & Smoke Flammability rating UL94 V0 RoHS
Backshell type
Strain Relief
Connector accessory option
Integrated with connector
Connector type
Plug
Contact delivery
Not delivered
Contact type
Crimp
Coupling type
Push-Pull
Degree of protection
IP40
Layout
6
Plug type
Straight Plug
Shell material
Plastic
Operating temperature - max
105 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Number Of Contacts
6
Number of cavity #16
6
The SMS6PDH3 uses a 6-position layout with a compact footprint (58.8 mm length, 21.5 mm height, 18.6 mm width) and six crimp contacts, enabling denser wiring and smaller control panels in automation equipment. This feature directly reduces enclosure size and installation time, delivering cost savings in machine builds and retrofit projects. The integrated strain relief hood protects against cable stress, improving long-term reliability in vibratory applications such as packaging lines and robotic cells. A push-pull coupling supports quick, tool-free mating and unmating, minimizing downtime during maintenance and field servicing while maintaining secure connections under shock or vibration. With IP40 protection and a flame-retardant plastic shell, the device delivers safe operation in non-wet environments and complies with RoHS and UL94 V0 requirements. Operating from -40 to 105 °C, the connector is suitable for cold startups, hot ambient spaces, and outdoor process automation. The straight plug configuration ensures straightforward installation in compact control panels and between adjacent devices, simplifying wiring harness design and improving overall system reliability.
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FAQs
SMS6PDH3 uses standard crimp contacts designed for the SMS series. For proper termination, use the recommended crimp tools specified by Eaton for six-position contacts to ensure consistent, high-reliability crimp joints. The straight plug configuration simplifies harness routing, while the integrated strain relief hood reduces cable movement. Always verify tool compatibility with the connector series to maintain compliance with RoHS and UL94 V0 requirements.
SMS6PDH3 features six crimp contacts in a six-cavity layout, with a straight plug and push-pull coupling. The shell is plastic, the backshell provides strain relief, and the overall footprint is 58.8 mm long, 21.5 mm high, and 18.6 mm wide. It carries IP40 protection and operates from -40 °C to 105 °C, meeting many industrial automation environments while complying with REACH and RoHS.
Yes. The SMS6PDH3 uses a push-pull coupling with a strain-relief backshell to resist cable fatigue, and its plastic shell is flame retardant with UL94 V0 rating. The six-crimp contacts maintain reliable electrical connections under vibration, making it appropriate for robotics, material handling, and packaging lines where vibrations and flexing are common.
Absolutely. The connector is RoHS compliant and REACH-suitable, with UL94 V0 flame retardant properties. IP40 protection provides basic ingress protection for non-wetted environments. These features support compliance in control panels, industrial machinery, and automation builds while ensuring safe operation under normal conditions.
Plan for six crimped cables in a compact harness, ensuring the straight plug orientation aligns with your panel layout. Consider the IP40 protection level if water exposure is possible, and account for the -40 to 105 °C operating range in outdoor or high-temperature facilities. Verify RoHS/REACH compliance in your bill of materials and confirm compatibility with other SMS series backshells and connectors.