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Swing TPA Hermaphroditic Connectors

For appliance manufacturers seeking to optimize costs, Molex Swing TPA Connectors offer a hermaphroditic connector system with integrated terminal position assurance (TPA) to simplify connector selection and streamline the bill of materials (BOM). Significantly decreasing mating time, these connectors reduce production costs while prioritizing operator safety and efficiency through the integrated TPA and their compact, space-saving design.

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Current Voltage Pitch Circuits
8.5A 600V 3.96mm 4 to 12

Connector Housings

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Swing TPA Hermaphroditic connector Housing with Integrated TPA.

Crimp Terminals

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Hermaphroditic Crimp Terminal

Features and Benefits

As engineers aim to streamline their BOM, reducing the number of individual connector components required for applications becomes imperative. Operator fatigue and injuries due to repetitive mating and assembly generate concerns, as well as the need for increasing efficiency. Additionally, designers require assurance that the connector systems they integrate help prevent mis-mating during assembly. 

Swing TPA Connectors simplify supply chain constraints by reducing the number of unique parts required on their BOM, through a hermaphroditic solution that combines multiple interconnect functions into a single connector. Featuring a hermaphroditic housing and terminal system with a pre-integrated TPA, these notable connectors minimize the need for operators to handle multiple parts and eliminate unnecessary assembly steps, reducing repetitive mating and assembly tasks. Available in three different color options (natural, red, blue) with keying options, Swing TPA Connectors help prevent mis-mating and provide an ideal solution for operational challenges.

Innovative Hermaphroditic Connector for Maximum Savings

Swing TPA Connectors provide a hermaphroditic housing system combined with the integrated TPA and are optimal for minimizing costs. Customers are required to purchase only two parts—a hermaphroditic connector and a hermaphroditic terminal—reducing the number of individual parts needed on the BOM, ultimately streamlining the procurement process.

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Improved Product Reliability

Fewer components optimize efficiency by reducing potential product failures, and enhancing overall durability and reliability. With a streamlined design, Swing TPA Connectors support easy maintenance and repairs, resulting in less downtime and lower costs.  

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Ergonomic Interconnect Designs

Swing TPA Connectors minimize repetitive motion associated with high-volume assembly tasks. The integrated TPA simplifies connector mating by eliminating the need for additional TPA parts for connector assembly.

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Saves cost
Hermaphroditic connectors and integrated TPA eliminate the need for a separate purchase of a TPA and additional inventory, reducing costs.

Provides additional connector retention
Double crimp wires (20+20 AWG) offer a highly secure, vibration-resistant connection that enhances reliability and protection against contaminants in harsh environments.

Enhances mating accuracy
Blind mating is possible using four to 12 poles of even circuit sizes, multiple color options and a wide range of circuit sizes, easing mating difficulties in areas where visibility is limited.  

Provides robust and durable performance
Operational temperatures range from -55 to +130°C, allowing for exceptional performance in harsh environments.

Helps prevent mis-mating 
Colored housings have key polarization options for accurate connector mating. 

Delivers secure mated connections 
The TPA feature acts as a secondary lock, ensuring terminals are fully seated, helping prevent disengagement; the outer positive lock increases connector retention to avoid product failure.

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Applications by Industry

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Swing TPA Connectors?

Swing TPA Connectors are an innovative solution featuring a hermaphroditic housing, terminals and integrated TPA. These features maximize production efficiency and enhance reliability by requiring fewer unique components and an efficient design. The integrated TPA feature acts as a secondary lock, ensuring terminals are fully seated and remain secure in their housing, helping prevent disengagement. 

What makes Swing TPA Connectors different from conventional connectors?

The connectors feature a two-in-one design combining a hermaphroditic housing with an integrated TPA. Customers no longer need to select multiple separate parts, reducing BOM complexity, procurement time and overall costs.

How many parts do I need to purchase?

Instead of five separate parts, you only need two—a hermaphroditic housing and a hermaphroditic terminal.