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Trifurcon connectors do not handle any more current than a swipe type. The advantage is in high vibration/shock environments.
Molex Swipe Crimp Terminal 18 Gauge (.156 Pitch)
Phosphor Bronze - 7A
Brass - 5A
Molex Trifurcon Crimp Terminal 18 Gauge (.156 Pitch)
Phosphor Bronze - 7A
Brass - 5A
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Quoted from westofrome:Terry, are you saying you're in the always-use-trifurcons camp then?
To be honest I just use whatever I have at the moment. As said earlier, there's really no downside to using trifurcon (I've never seen the tight fit issue), but on the other hand I don't think the additional vibration/shock benefit is that big a deal in a home environment. I guess if I was routing them I would probably always use the trifurcon. Not sure it's necessary, but why not for a few pennies more.
Quoted from cfh:Actually I disagree with Ed and terry. What the numbers don't show is that crimped trifurcons work better in high ambient temperatures. They should always be used where possible.
I would be interested in seeing that data. Can you provide a link?
According to the spec sheets I don't see any difference.
Quoted from vid1900:What could be more vibratey than a pinball machine?
Quoted from xeneize:Vid, is that a rhetorical question?
I would presume it was said with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
If not, my guess is a Navy jet landing on an aircraft carrier would be the vibratey winner (or maybe the Space Shuttle).
Quoted from cfh:do trifurcons come in both varieties, tin plated brass and tin plated bronze? i don't think they do, only come bronze right? another reason to use them...
Both the standard and trifurcon are available in phosphor bronze and brass. Big difference in specs with the phosphor bronze.
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