RH70416Y-1.8-11/174259-2 12 V, 4 Position, Automotive Housing for Male Terminals

Detailed Product Description

The RH70416Y-1.8-11/174259-2 is a robust, non-sealable 4-position plastic housing connector engineered for 12V automotive and industrial wire-to-wire applications requiring male terminal interfaces. As the complementary counterpart to female terminal housings, this rectangular connector housing is specifically designed to accommodate male tab contacts, providing reliable electrical connectivity in environments where sealing is not a primary requirement but durability and ease of assembly are critical.

Product Type Features

This connector features a rectangular shape, optimizing space utilization and simplifying handling during harness assembly. It is a non-mixed, non-hybrid connector, meaning all four positions accept identical male tab terminals, which streamlines inventory management and reduces assembly errors. As a housing for male terminals, it is designed to mate directly with corresponding female terminal housings. Sealable: No – this connector is intentionally non-sealable, making it suitable for interior or protected environments where moisture ingress is not a concern, while also reducing material cost compared to sealed alternatives. The primary locking feature is on the terminal, ensuring secure terminal retention and preventing disengagement under vibration or thermal cycling. Designed as a wire-to-wire connector system, it terminates directly to wire and cable, offering flexibility for various cabling configurations.

Configuration Features

The housing provides 4 positions arranged in 2 rows, allowing compact circuit routing while maintaining clear contact assignment. This dual-row configuration reduces the overall connector footprint compared to single-row alternatives.

Electrical Characteristics

With an operating voltage of 12 VDC and a nominal voltage architecture of 12V, this connector is perfectly matched to standard automotive electrical systems, including lighting circuits, sensor connections, control modules, and auxiliary devices. It reliably supports both power and signal transmission within the specified voltage range.

Body Features

The cable exit angle is 180° (straight) , facilitating straightforward cable management and minimizing bend stress on wires exiting the housing. The primary product color is black, offering a professional appearance along with good resistance to UV exposure and thermal aging.

Contact Features

The housing accepts tab-type contacts (male terminals) with a contact size of 1.8mm. The mating tab width is precisely 1.8 mm (0.071 in) , ensuring consistent, low-resistance electrical contact when mated with a corresponding female terminal housing. This 1.8mm tab size is an industry standard for automotive connectors, ensuring broad availability and compatibility.

Mechanical Attachment

A mating alignment feature is included in the form of a polarizing rib. This rib works together with the polarizing slot on the mating female housing to prevent incorrect or reversed mating, ensuring proper orientation every time. Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) is not provided, so proper terminal crimping and full insertion are essential for reliable performance. Strain relief is not integrated into the housing – for high-vibration applications, external cable support is recommended. The connector uses cable mount (free-hanging) mounting type, providing maximum flexibility for wire harness assembly without requiring panel or PCB attachment.

Housing Features

The housing is manufactured from Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) , a premium engineering thermoplastic widely used in automotive connectors. PBT offers excellent dimensional stability, high heat resistance, low moisture absorption, and strong resistance to automotive fluids including oil, grease, fuel, and coolants. The centerline pitch (spacing between adjacent contacts) is 4.8 mm (0.18 in) , providing adequate creepage and clearance distances for reliable 12V operation while maintaining a compact design.