Phoenix Contact 1604791 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1604791 is a coupling housing for heavy-duty connectors in the HEAVYCON series. This component functions as a connector housing assembly designed for industrial applications requiring robust electrical and mechanical connections. The part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent components to maintain system compatibility and ensure continued availability for new installations and field replacements.

Substiute Parts

1604791

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 8981604791 Datasheet

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1412856

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 11111412856 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Phoenix Contact 1604791 has been identified with one direct substitute: part number 1412856. This substitution is based on the following alignment criteria:

Common Classification Parameters:

• Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact (same manufacturer ensures design compatibility and quality standards)
• Category: Heavy Duty Connectors (identical functional category)
• Connector Size: B16 (matching mechanical interface specification)
• RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant (equivalent environmental compliance)
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited) (identical handling requirements)
• ECCN Classification: EAR99 (same export control designation)
• HTSUS Code: 8538.90.8180 (identical tariff classification)

The substitute part 1412856 represents an active product within the HEAVYCON® EVO series, providing functional equivalence while offering enhanced specifications including defined ingress protection rating (IP66/IP67/IP69K), operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 125°C), and documented mechanical dimensions.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Obsolete Part Replacement:

The Phoenix Contact 1412856 is the designated substitute for the obsolete 1604791. Selection of this substitute is supported by:

1. Product Status Alignment: The 1412856 maintains active product status within Phoenix Contact's current portfolio, ensuring long-term availability and continued manufacturing support.

2. Compliance Equivalence: Both parts maintain identical RoHS compliance status and MSL ratings, confirming equivalent environmental and handling requirements for procurement and storage.

3. Classification Consistency: Matching ECCN and HTSUS classifications confirm regulatory equivalence for export control and tariff purposes.

4. Mechanical Compatibility: Both components share the B16 connector size specification, establishing mechanical interface compatibility within HEAVYCON series applications.

5. Enhanced Specifications: The substitute part provides documented performance parameters including ingress protection rating, operating temperature range, and material composition, offering improved specification transparency compared to the obsolete part.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Phoenix Contact 1412856 directly replace the 1604791 in existing installations?

A: The 1412856 shares the critical B16 connector size specification and is manufactured by Phoenix Contact within the HEAVYCON series. Both parts maintain identical RoHS compliance and MSL ratings. Mechanical interface compatibility is established through the common B16 specification. Physical installation requirements should be verified against specific application documentation.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the 1604791?

A: The 1604791 is classified as obsolete. The 1412856 is an active product offering equivalent functionality within the current Phoenix Contact product line, ensuring continued availability for procurement and field replacement applications.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these parts?

A: No. Both parts are RoHS Compliant, share identical MSL ratings (1 - Unlimited), and carry the same ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8538.90.8180) classifications. Regulatory and environmental compliance requirements are equivalent.

Q: What additional specifications does the substitute part provide?

A: The 1412856 includes documented ingress protection rating (IP66/IP67/IP69K), operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 125°C), housing material composition (Aluminum, Die Cast), and precise mechanical dimensions (117.50mm L x 57.00mm W x 68.00mm H). The obsolete part does not provide these specifications in available documentation.

Q: Is the 1412856 part of the same connector series?

A: The 1412856 belongs to the HEAVYCON® EVO series, representing an evolution of the HEAVYCON connector platform. Both parts maintain the B16 size specification and Phoenix Contact manufacturing standards.

Q: What packaging is available for the substitute part?

A: The 1412856 is supplied in bulk packaging. Current inventory includes 1,037 pieces of new original stock.