POSITIVE LOCK
RECEPTACLES
AND HOUSINGS
Quick Reference Guide
TE Connectivity’s (TE) Positive Lock Mark II receptacles are specifically designed to
provide ease of assembly and secure retention to mating tabs. TE’s Positive Lock
receptacles lock onto mating tabs and are removable only by deflecting an integrally
designed repressor prior to withdrawal. Housings insulate and serve as removal tools.
KEY FEATURES
• Integral lever locks receptacles
onto tabs
• Low insertion force for improved
ergonomics
• High temperature Positive Lock
terminals operate in temperatures
up to 250°C and the high temperature
housings operate in 240°C
• High temperature housings meet
Glow Wire test and UL 94 V-0
WHY SPECIFY POSITIVE LOCK PRODUCTS?
• Help improve system safety and ease of assembly with low insertion and
extraction forces
• Deliver reliable electrical performance with enhanced contact surface design
• Confirm fully mated connections with audible confirmation of tab insertion
• Terminate with TE application tooling for uniform high quality crimps
• Improve strain relief with insulation support
• High temperature receptacles provide superior performance with high conductivity
using high-strength low-alloy steel instead of stainless steel
TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Dishwashers, washers and dryers
• Ranges/ovens
• Passenger cars
• Off-road vehicles
• Trucks and buses
• Control cabinets
• Robotic arms
• Rail cars
• Subsystem design
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POSITIVE LOCK RECEPTACLES AND HOUSINGS
Quick Reference Guide
POSITIVE LOCK MARK II RECEPTACLES AND HOUSINGS
Terminals are tin-plated brass and rated for a maximum of 105°C. Housings are natural color nylon.
Terminals
2238156-1*
2238155-1*
170329-1
172763-1
172761-1
170324-1
170325-1
63196-2
63498-1
175411-1
174777-1
Series
250
250
250
250
250
187
187
187
187
110
110
Orientation
Straight
Straight
Straight
Flag
Flag
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
Mating Tab
.032
.032
.032
.032
.032
.020
.020
.032
.032
.020
.020
Wire AWG
22-18
18-14
15-10
18-14
22-18
24-20
20-16
24-20
20-16
24-20
20-16
2150085
2150039
Applicator
2150297
2150135
2150062
752821-1, -2, -4
752820-1, -2
Housing
2-172076-1
2-172076-1
2-172076-1
1-172469-1
1-172469-1
173974-1
173974-1
521125-1
521125-1
174779-1
174779-1
HIGH TEMPERATURE POSITIVE LOCK MARK II RECEPTACLES AND HOUSINGS
Terminals are nickel-plated steel and are rated for a maximum of 250°C. Housings are black color LCP and are rated to 240°C.
Part Number
2825084-1
2238104-1
2238139-1
1969820-1
2238106-1
2238105-1
2238141-1
1969823-1
2238177-1
2238178-1
1969877-1
Series
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
187
187
187
Orientation
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
Flag
Flag
Flag
Flag
Straight
Straight
Straight
.032
.020
16-20
16-20
1969877-1
1969877-1
.032
.032
.032
12-10
16-14
20-18
2150747
2150750
2150749
1969823-1**
1969823-1**
1969823-1**
Mating Tab
.032
.032
.032
Wire AWG
12-10
16-14
20-18
Applicator
2150618-2
2150135-2
2150297-2
Housing
1969820-1
1969820-1
1969820-1
*LIF.
**Optional TPA Cover PN 1969826-1.
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