Phoenix Contact 1460163 Heavy Duty Connector Hood - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1460163 is a heavy duty connector hood designed for side entry configuration with M25 thread size in the HEAVYCON® B series. This component functions as a protective enclosure for electrical connections in industrial applications requiring robust mechanical and environmental protection.

The 1460163 is classified as obsolete product status. Locating equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain system compatibility, ensure continued availability for maintenance and replacement applications, and support long-term supply chain requirements for installations utilizing this connector series.

Substiute Parts

1460163

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10571460163 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1412733

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10301412733 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1460163 is determined by the following critical parameters that must remain constant across equivalent parts:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

• Connector Type: Hood
• Style: Side Entry
• Size: B16
• Thread Size: M25
• Series: HEAVYCON® B
• Housing Material: Aluminum, Die Cast
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C ~ 125°C

The substitute part 1412733 maintains identical specifications across all mandatory parameters, establishing direct functional equivalence. The substitute part represents an active product status variant within the same series, providing enhanced environmental protection through improved ingress protection ratings while preserving core mechanical and thermal characteristics.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1412733 serves as the direct substitute for the obsolete 1460163 model. Both components share identical mechanical, thermal, and material specifications within the HEAVYCON® B series, ensuring functional compatibility in existing installations.

The 1412733 maintains active product status, providing assured long-term availability and supply chain continuity. Both parts comply with RoHS requirements and carry identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications, supporting regulatory and trade compliance requirements.

The 1412733 incorporates enhanced ingress protection specifications (IP66/IP67/IP69K) compared to the 1460163, offering improved environmental sealing performance in applications requiring dust-tight and waterproof operation. This enhancement does not compromise mechanical compatibility or thermal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1412733 directly replace the 1460163 in existing installations?

A: Yes. Both components maintain identical specifications for connector type, style, size, thread size, housing material, and operating temperature range. The 1412733 is mechanically and functionally compatible as a direct substitute.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two parts?

A: The 1412733 is the active production variant offering enhanced ingress protection (IP66/IP67/IP69K) and updated RoHS3 compliance. The 1460163 is obsolete. Both maintain identical core mechanical and thermal characteristics.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the 1460163 and 1412733?

A: The 1460163 packaging is not specified in available documentation. The 1412733 is supplied in bulk packaging. Confirm packaging requirements with your procurement specifications.

Q: Do both parts meet the same regulatory requirements?

A: Both parts comply with RoHS standards and carry identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8538.90.8180) classifications. The 1412733 carries updated ROHS3 compliance designation.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for these connectors?

A: Both the 1460163 and 1412733 operate across the temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, supporting industrial applications across standard environmental conditions.

Q: Is the 1412733 suitable for harsh environmental applications?

A: The 1412733 incorporates IP66/IP67/IP69K ingress protection ratings, providing dust-tight and waterproof performance. The 1460163 ingress protection specification is not documented. Confirm environmental requirements against application specifications.