Heavy Duty Male Female Connector

Heavy duty rectangular connectors are available in multiple gender configurations.

Male connectors are often referred to as plugs, headers, or free connectors, and mate with female connectors. In multiple contact connectors, the male connector contains the socket contacts. Female connectors, or jacks, are connectors into which plugs are inserted to make an electrical connection.

Electrical performance specifications are important to consider because heavy duty connectors typically transmit large electrical loads and signals.

A connector's current rating describes the amount of current the connector can accommodate without overheating or overstressing. It is based on a number of factors, including the connector's insulation, electrical resistance, current frequency and ambient temperature.