1-1718646-1 | TE 3-Pin Heavy Duty Sealed Connector Series (AMP MCP) Receptacle Housing Coding A
Short Description:
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Manufacturer: TE Connectivity / AMP
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Series: Heavy Duty Sealed Connector Series (HDSCS) / AMP MCP 2.8
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Part Number: 1-1718646-1
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Number of Positions: 3 Positions
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Number of Rows: 1 Row
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Connector Type: Housing for Female Terminals (Receptacle)
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Sealable: Yes (Waterproof / Dustproof Environmentally Sealed)
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Keying Code: Coding A
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Primary Product Color: Black
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Housing Material: PBT GF (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polybutylene Terephthalate)
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Mating Tab Width: 2.8 mm (.11 in)
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Connector System: Wire-to-Board | Wire-to-Device | Wire-to-Wire
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Mating Alignment: Keyed (Coding A Mechancial Alignment)
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Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 140°C (-40°F to 284°F)
Product Detail
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Shop genuine TE Connectivity 1-1718646-1 3-position heavy duty sealed receptacle housings at Suzhou Suqin. Features robust automotive sealing, Coding A keying, and durable PBT-GF construction for critical signal and power lines.
Data Overview
| Attribute Category | Technical Specifications |
| Brand | TE Connectivity / AMP |
| Product Series | Heavy Duty Sealed Connector Series (HDSCS) |
| Part Number (PN) | 1-1718646-1 |
| Connector & Housing Type | Housing for Female Terminals (Receptacle) |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Positions | 3 |
| Number of Rows | 1 |
| Sealable | Yes |
| Connector & Keying Code | Coding A |
| Mating Alignment Type | Keyed |
| Connector System | Wire-to-Board / Wire-to-Device / Wire-to-Wire |
| Primary Product Color | Black |
| Contact Type Compatibility | Receptacle (Female Terminals / AMP MCP 2.8) |
| Mating Tab Width | 2.8 mm (.11 in) |
| Housing Material | PBT GF |
| Cable Exit Angle | 180° (Straight Entry) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 140°C (-40°F to 284°F) |
| Circuit Application | Power & Signal |
| Packaging Configuration | Box / Industrial Bulk |
Product Details
| High-Performance Environmental Sealing | Robust Mechanical Coding A Keying | Glass-Fiber Reinforced PBT Housing |
| Feature: Integrated high-grade silicone perimeter and wire seals engineered for heavy-duty applications. | Feature: Molded with specific “Coding A” physical alignment keys and an industry-standard black body. | Feature: Injection-molded from rugged, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT GF) compound. |
| Advantage: Provides complete defense against high-pressure water washdowns, mud, fuel exposure, and dense dust. | Advantage: Eliminates blind-mating errors and dangerous cross-connections on complex multi-circuit harnesses. | Advantage: Maintains structural integrity under severe thermal stress (-40°C to 140°C) and heavy structural vibrations. |
| Benefit: Eliminates field failures due to corrosion or moisture entry, keeping commercial vehicles running without downtime. | Benefit: Speeds up factory assembly processes and cuts rework costs by making incorrect terminal insertion physically impossible. | Benefit: Guarantees a long-term, fail-safe service life in high-vibration areas like engine bays and chassis frames. |
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Q1: What terminal family is compatible with the TE 1-1718646-1 receptacle housing?
A: The 1-1718646-1 housing is designed to accept the TE AMP MCP 2.8 series female crimp terminals (2.8mm tab width). Please note that these metal contacts and individual wire seals (SWS) are sold separately and should be selected based on your specific wire gauge.
Q2: Can I use this connector inside a commercial truck engine compartment?
A: Yes, absolutely. With its heavy-duty glass-fiber reinforced PBT housing and an exceptional high-temperature rating of up to 140°C (284°F), the 1-1718646-1 is perfectly optimized to withstand the harsh thermal stresses, fluids, and continuous vibration found in commercial truck and construction equipment engine bays.
Q3: How does Coding A prevent mating issues during harness assembly?
A: “Coding A” denotes a specific layout of mechanical ridges and slots molded directly into the black housing body. This ensures that the 1-1718646-1 receptacle can only mate with a corresponding Coding A header or plug, physically blocking mismating with adjacent Coding B or Coding C lines on the same harness.












