Phoenix Contact 1602992 Heavy Duty Crimp Pin Contact - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1602992 is a machined crimp pin contact designed for heavy duty connector applications. This contact is rated for 18 AWG wire gauge with gold plating and unlimited moisture sensitivity rating. The part is currently obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for ongoing system maintenance and new designs requiring compatible alternatives.

Substiute Parts

1602992

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7831602992 Datasheet

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1602996

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7051602996 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Phoenix Contact 1602992 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Contact configuration: Machined pin type with crimp termination
• Wire gauge compatibility: 18 AWG or broader range accommodating 18 AWG
• Contact finish: Gold plating for electrical performance and corrosion resistance
• Moisture sensitivity: MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating
• Connector category: Heavy duty connector contacts
• Compliance: RoHS compliance status

The substitute part 1602996 meets these criteria through expanded wire gauge range (18-20 AWG) that encompasses the original 18 AWG specification, identical contact finish and termination method, and maintained moisture sensitivity rating.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1602996 is the direct substitute for the obsolete 1602992. Both contacts share identical mechanical configuration, termination method, contact finish, and moisture sensitivity rating. The 1602996 extends wire gauge compatibility to 18-20 AWG, which includes the original 18 AWG specification and provides additional flexibility for related applications.

The 1602996 maintains active product status with current manufacturing support and inventory availability. Compliance has been updated to ROHS3 standard with REACH affected designation, reflecting current regulatory requirements. The bulk packaging format supports production and maintenance operations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1602996 directly replace the 1602992 in existing assemblies?

A: Yes. Both contacts are machined pins with crimp termination, gold finish, and identical moisture sensitivity rating. The 1602996 wire gauge range (18-20 AWG) encompasses the original 18 AWG specification.

Q: What is the significance of the expanded wire gauge range in the 1602996?

A: The 1602996 accommodates 18, 19, and 20 AWG wire gauges within a single contact design. This broader range maintains compatibility with 18 AWG applications while supporting adjacent wire gauge specifications.

Q: Are there compliance differences between the original and substitute?

A: The 1602992 carries RoHS Compliant status. The 1602996 carries ROHS3 Compliant status with REACH Affected designation, reflecting updated regulatory frameworks. Both meet current heavy duty connector compliance requirements.

Q: Does packaging format affect substitution suitability?

A: The 1602992 original packaging is unspecified. The 1602996 is supplied in bulk packaging. Packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility; it reflects inventory and distribution methods.

Q: Why is the 1602992 listed as obsolete?

A: Obsolescence indicates the part is no longer manufactured. The 1602996 represents the current production equivalent, ensuring continued availability and support for heavy duty connector applications requiring 18 AWG crimp pin contacts.