They accept solid and stranded wire from 22 to 24 AWG and mate with either 3.5 mm horizontal or vertical terminal block headers. Contact resistance is rated at 5 milliohms. The IDC termination is rated at a minimum of 10 cycles. The maximum closing force for a 2 position terminal block is 25 pounds and the maximum opening force is 15 pounds for a two position block. The housing is constructed of PBT polyester and the pivot is made of polycarbonate.
Contacts are phosphor bronze with tin-lead over nickel plating.
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