Electrical Connectors

If you go to globalspec.com, and search in the electrical connectors area, you can specify automotive, and the number of pins you want, to get a listing of companies. Here is a link to the search form.

Automotive connector mfrs. include Tyco Electronics, FCI, Molex and Delphi. Most automotive connectors are Nylon or Polyester. PVC is rarely used.

Have a look at samtec, too.

Good luck on the automotive type if you need it for personal use. If its for testing purposes in a business environment where you need the mating connectors, most manufacturers require a 2k-3k piece minimum order. In my case, we purchased in large volumes for the connectors that went on our pressure sensors. I was able to call the manufacturers' rep and request samples of their mating connectors to be used in the calibration & final testing of our sensors.

I would recommend that path if you are looking for small quantities. It might or might not work considering we were already purchasing large quantiities, but its worth a try.

LADD Industries Distributes Deutsch connectors.

Phone: 865-925-8269

Fax: 865-925-8107