Phoenix Contact 1672686 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1672686 is a heavy-duty connector base designed for box mount applications with side entry configuration, D15 size, and PG16 thread. This connector delivers IP65 ingress protection (dust tight, water resistant) and operates across -40°C to 125°C. The part is currently obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for system maintenance, repair, and new design implementations where this connector type is specified.

Substiute Parts

1672686

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10961672686 Datasheet

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1424372

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 12381424372 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1672686 is determined by strict alignment across the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type & Style: Must be Base - Box Mount with Side Entry configuration
• Size Designation: D15 size requirement for contact compatibility
• Thread Size: PG16 thread for mechanical mounting compatibility
• Series Compatibility: HEAVYCON® D series maintains electrical and mechanical standardization
• Operating Temperature Range: Must support -40°C to 125°C minimum
• Housing Material: Aluminum die cast construction for thermal and mechanical properties
• Lock Mechanism: Locking Clip (1) on Base Bottom for consistent assembly

The substitute part 1424372 meets all these criteria while offering enhanced ingress protection (IP66/IP67 versus IP65) and additional environmental features, making it a direct functional equivalent with improved specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1424372 is the direct functional equivalent for the obsolete 1672686. Both parts maintain identical mechanical interfaces (D15 size, PG16 thread, side entry configuration) and thermal operating range (-40°C to 125°C). The 1424372 is currently in active production status, ensuring supply chain availability and long-term support.

The 1424372 provides enhanced ingress protection at IP66/IP67 compared to the 1672686's IP65 rating, with additional salt water resistance features. This represents a specification improvement suitable for applications requiring higher environmental protection without mechanical or electrical redesign.

Both parts are manufactured from aluminum die cast housing with identical locking mechanisms and feed-through capabilities. The 1424372 is the recommended selection for new designs and replacement applications where the 1672686 is specified.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1424372 directly replace the 1672686 in existing installations?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical mechanical interfaces (D15 size, PG16 thread, side entry configuration), locking mechanisms, and thermal operating ranges. The 1424372 provides equivalent or superior performance with enhanced IP66/IP67 ingress protection.

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

A: The 1424372 offers improved ingress protection (IP66/IP67 versus IP65) and includes salt water resistance features. Both maintain the same mechanical form factor and electrical interface.

Q: Why is the 1672686 listed as obsolete?

A: The 1672686 has been discontinued by Phoenix Contact. The 1424372 represents the current active production equivalent within the HEAVYCON® D series.

Q: Are there any thermal or environmental limitations when substituting?

A: No. Both parts operate across -40°C to 125°C and are constructed from identical aluminum die cast materials. The 1424372's enhanced ingress protection makes it suitable for more demanding environmental conditions.

Q: What packaging is available for the 1424372?

A: The 1424372 is supplied in bulk packaging, with 1154 pieces currently in stock as new original inventory.