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Solid pins and sockets are, as the name implies, solid machined pieces with a barrel where the conductor is inserted and crimped. These are the most familiar and the most economical choice. 'Stamped & Formed' refers to the manufacturing process where the pins and sockets are stamped out of a sheet of flat metal and then formed to the required shape. The choice between the two is made by personal preference. There are two types of pins and sockets available. Remember to check just the conductor and not the insulation when checking for wire gauge. Wire gauges are also commercially available. Put the stripped wire in the different stripper holes to determine the closest fit without grabbing the wire. The holes in the wire stripper will be marked with the wire gauge. If the size is not printed on the wire, wire strippers with the different wire size stripping holes may be used as a gauge. Sometimes the wire size is printed on the insulation of the wire, '16 AWG' for example. If you are not sure what size wire you are using, there are a couple ways to determine this. Knowing your wire size is important in selecting the proper contacts. Most connectors have pins and sockets available for different wire ranges. If you are not sure which connectors would best suit your needs please review our Connector Selection Guide.ĭetermine what size wire you are using. From there, you can choose from the available pin or socket options for those connectors. Knowing the circuit amps is the first step and will determine which connectors will best suit your application.

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How to choose the Right Pins and Sockets Step 1 - Circuit Amperage Nickel plated contacts are generally used for circuits such as power, lighting and controls while Gold plated contacts should be used for critical circuits such as Sensors, Data and Communications.

You should make your Pin and Socket choices based on the size of the wire you are using, the type of pin or socket (solid or stamped & formed) you prefer, and the application in which they are being used. Pins and sockets, also referred to as 'contacts', are the current carrying components of the assembled connector.

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If after digesting the information we have provided here you are still not sure or you have questions, please don't hesitate to drop us a line at or call us toll free at 888.217.7606 The Basics of Pins and Sockets Use the information below to help you decide what will work best for you. You will find a pull down menu next to the connector listings where you can choose the type of pins or sockets. All of our connectors are listed as complete assemblies which include the necessary pins or sockets. We've already done the hard part for you. Pin And Socket Guide 'How do I know which Pins and Sockets I need?'

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