TE Connectivity 1-968968-1 4-Way Circular Automotive Female Housing | Suqin
Short Description:
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Part Number: 1-968968-1
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Product Component Type: Automotive Housing for Female Terminals
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Number of Positions: 4 Positions
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Connector Shape: Circular Form Factor
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Connector System: Wire-to-Wire Assembly
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Nominal Voltage Architecture: 12 V / 24 V / 48 V Compatible
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Contact Current Rating: 40 A Maximum
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Mating Pin Diameter: 2.5 mm [.098 in]
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Housing Material Formulation: PBT GF30 (30% Glass Filled Polybutylene Terephthalate)
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Ingress Protection Level: IP69K (High-Pressure Steam Jet Proof)
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Cable Exit Angle: 180 Degrees Straight Exit
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Primary Product Color: Black with Color-Coded Keying Key 1
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 120 °C [-40 to 248 °F]
Product Detail
Product Tags
Order high-performance 1-968968-1 4-position sealable circular automotive housing for female terminals at Suqin. IP69K rated waterproof PBT GF30 shell engineered for high-current 12V/24V/48V vehicle systems.
Data Overview
| Technical Parametric Attributes | Spec Detail Values |
| Part Number | 1-968968-1 |
| Connector & Housing Type | Housing for Female Terminals (Socket) |
| Connector Shape | Circular |
| Number of Positions | 4 |
| Connector System | Wire-to-Wire |
| Nominal Voltage Architecture | 12 V / 24 V / 48 V |
| Contact Current Rating (Max) | 40 A |
| Mating Pin Diameter | 2.5 mm [.098 in] |
| Cable Exit Angle | 180° |
| Housing Material | PBT GF30 |
| Centerline (Pitch) | 7 mm [.276 in] |
| Row-to-Row Spacing | 7 mm [.276 in] |
| Product Length | 31 mm [1.22 in] |
| Connector Height | 32.9 mm [1.295 in] |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 120 °C [-40 to 248 °F] |
| IP Rating | IP69K |
| UL Flammability Rating | UL 94HB |
| Primary Product Color / Keying | Black / Code 1 |
| Packaging Quantity / Method | 500 Pcs / Box |
Product Details
| Core Technical Feature | Engineering Advantage | Operational & Commercial Benefit |
| IP69K Rated Water & Moisture Sealing | Features an integrated heavy-duty perimeter seal built directly into the circular housing layout to prevent liquid ingress. | Guarantees continuous connection stability during high-pressure thermal washdowns, eliminating unexpected circuit damage and costly fleet downtime. |
| Fiber-Reinforced PBT GF30 Polymer Outer Shell | Uses premium 30% glass-filled polybutylene terephthalate to offer high structural rigidity under harsh conditions. | Resists intense mechanical vibrations, chemical exposure, and physical impacts over engine bay systems without suffering premature degradation. |
| 40A Power Application with 2.5mm Pin Configuration | Accommodates heavy-duty terminal contacts capable of handling massive electrical current loads safely across 4 positions. | Provides a robust solution for medium-to-high power delivery lines in modern 12V, 24V, and 48V commercial vehicles and heavy agricultural equipment. |
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Q1: Does the 1-968968-1 product package come fully loaded with terminal contacts?
No, the 1-968968-1 part number refers strictly to the plastic PBT GF30 housing kit shell along with its integrated sealing components. The compatible 2.5mm female socket terminals and any associated individual wire seals must be procured separately based on the specific wire gauge size required for your harness assembly project.
Q2: Is this circular female connector suitable for high-pressure washdown environments?
Yes, the 1-968968-1 connector housing is explicitly certified to IP69K ingress protection standards. This high standard guarantees total sealing integrity against high-pressure steam jet cleaning and submersions, making it ideal for exposed chassis wiring, agricultural setups, and heavy industrial vehicle frameworks.
Q3: What is the main structural advantage of the 180-degree cable exit angle on this housing?
The 180-degree cable exit design means that the wires exit perfectly straight out from the rear of the circular housing block. This helps engineers manage layout designs in straight inline wire-to-wire routing setups, significantly reducing the mechanical bending stress applied to the cables inside protective conduit tubing.











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