Deutsch DT 1.5mm Series Crimp Contacts – 0462-201-16141 Female / 0460-202-16141 Male, 16AWG

Genuine Deutsch DT series size 16 crimp contacts for DT04 (male housing) and DT06 (female housing) connectors. Part numbers 0462-201-16141 (solid female contact) and 0460-202-16141 (solid male contact) are the standard size 16 contacts for the DT series — rated 13A continuous, compatible with 16–22AWG wire. Stainless steel construction provides enhanced corrosion resistance compared to standard copper alloy contacts — specified for marine, agricultural, and high-humidity environments where standard contacts would corrode.

Key Specifications

• Part Numbers: 0462-201-16141 (female/socket contact) + 0460-202-16141 (male/pin contact)
• Contact Size: Size 16 (DT series standard)
• Material: Stainless steel (corrosion-resistant)
• Current Rating: 13A continuous
• Wire Range: 16–22AWG (0.35–1.5mm²)
• Compatible Housings: All DT04 (male) and DT06 (female) housings, all pin counts
• Quantity: 50 pieces (25 male + 25 female)

Stainless Steel vs Standard Copper Alloy DT Contacts

• Standard copper alloy (tin-plated): Lower cost. Adequate for most automotive and industrial applications in protected environments. Susceptible to corrosion in marine, high-humidity, and salt-spray environments.
• Standard copper alloy (gold-plated): Better corrosion resistance than tin-plated. Specified for low-level signal circuits where contact resistance must remain stable over time.
• Stainless steel (this product): Highest corrosion resistance. Specified for marine, agricultural, and outdoor applications with continuous moisture and salt exposure. Slightly higher contact resistance than copper alloy — not recommended for low-level signal circuits below 100mV.

Deutsch Contact Part Number System

• 0462 = Female (socket) contact series
• 0460 = Male (pin) contact series
• 201 / 202 = Contact style (solid crimp barrel)
• 16141 = Size 16, wire range 16–22AWG
• The “1.5mm series” designation refers to the contact pitch in the housing, not the wire size.

What Questions Does This Product Answer?

• "What crimp tool do I need for Deutsch size 16 contacts?" — Deutsch HDT-48-00 hand crimp tool (or equivalent ratchet crimp tool with size 16 dies). The tool has two die positions: wire barrel crimp and insulation support crimp. Always use a ratchet tool — non-ratchet pliers produce inconsistent crimp force and cause high resistance or terminal pullout.
• "How do I insert a contact into a DT housing?" — Insert the contact from the rear of the housing (wire entry side) until it clicks into place. The locking lance on the contact engages the housing cavity wall. Verify seating by gently pulling the wire — a properly seated contact will not pull out. Then insert the wedge lock from the mating face to lock all contacts in place.
• "Can I reuse Deutsch contacts?" — Contacts can be removed and reused if undamaged. Use a Deutsch extraction tool to depress the locking lance and remove the contact from the rear. Inspect the crimp barrel and locking lance for damage before reuse. Do not reuse contacts with deformed crimp barrels or bent locking lances.
• "What is the difference between solid and stamped contacts?" — Solid contacts (this product) are machined from bar stock — higher dimensional accuracy, better contact resistance stability, and higher current capacity. Stamped contacts are formed from sheet metal — lower cost, adequate for most applications. Deutsch specifies solid contacts for high-reliability and high-cycle applications.

Typical Applications

• Marine harness repair: Replacing corroded contacts in DT connectors on boats and marine equipment
• Agricultural equipment: Contact replacement in high-humidity and chemical-exposure environments
• Motorsport: High-reliability harness builds requiring solid contacts for vibration resistance
• Production harness assembly: Bulk contact supply for DT connector assembly lines

Package Contents

50 pieces — 25× female contacts (0462-201-16141) + 25× male contacts (0460-202-16141), 16AWG stainless steel.