Phoenix Contact 1645668 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1645668 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

1645668

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 9071645668 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1412850

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 8731412850 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Phoenix Contact 1645668 coupling housing is substituted by the Phoenix Contact 1412850 based on the following alignment criteria:

Common Classification Parameters:

• Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact
• Category: Heavy Duty Connectors
• Connector Size: B16
• RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)
• ECCN Classification: EAR99
• HTSUS Code: 8538.90.8180

The substitute part 1412850 represents an active product within the HEAVYCON® EVO series, providing functional equivalence through matching connector size designation and environmental protection ratings. The substitute maintains identical regulatory compliance and material handling requirements as the original obsolete component.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1412850 serves as the direct substitute for the obsolete 1645668 coupling housing. Selection of the 1412850 is based on:

Product Status Alignment: The 1412850 maintains active product status within the HEAVYCON® EVO series, ensuring long-term availability and continued manufacturer support compared to the obsolete 1645668.

Regulatory Compliance: Both components maintain identical RoHS compliance status and ECCN/HTSUS classifications, eliminating regulatory re-qualification requirements for system integration.

Moisture Handling: Both parts share MSL 1 (Unlimited) designation, indicating equivalent moisture sensitivity characteristics and identical storage and handling protocols.

Connector Specification: The B16 connector size designation is maintained across both components, ensuring mechanical and electrical interface compatibility within existing system architectures.

The 1412850 is supplied in bulk packaging and maintains 849 units in current inventory, providing immediate availability for procurement and deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Phoenix Contact 1412850 directly replace the 1645668 in existing installations?

A: The 1412850 shares the critical B16 connector size specification and identical regulatory compliance classifications (RoHS, ECCN, HTSUS) with the 1645668. Mechanical and electrical interface compatibility is maintained through the common B16 designation. Physical dimensions and mounting configuration differences must be evaluated against specific installation requirements.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the 1645668?

A: The 1645668 is classified as obsolete. The 1412850 is an active product within the HEAVYCON® EVO series, providing continued manufacturer support, availability, and compliance with current production standards.

Q: Are there any differences in environmental protection between these components?

A: The 1412850 specifies IP66/IP67/IP69K ingress protection ratings (dust tight, water resistant, waterproof). The 1645668 does not include specified ingress protection ratings in the provided documentation. Both components maintain identical MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity classifications.

Q: Do both parts require identical handling and storage procedures?

A: Yes. Both components share MSL 1 (Unlimited) designation, indicating unlimited shelf life and identical moisture sensitivity requirements. No special storage or handling protocols are required for either component.

Q: What is the packaging difference between these parts?

A: The 1645668 packaging specification is not provided in the documentation. The 1412850 is supplied in bulk packaging format.

Q: Are the regulatory classifications identical?

A: Yes. Both the 1645668 and 1412850 share identical ECCN (EAR99), HTSUS (8538.90.8180), and RoHS compliance classifications, eliminating regulatory re-evaluation requirements for system integration.