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Secondary Lock






Secondary Lock

The secondary lock is a housing securing mechanism (second locking mechanism) that secures all wires in one terminal housing. If a secondary lock is installed at a terminal housing, it must always be opened or removed using specified tool before releasing and pulling out individual crimp contacts.

Secondary lock is distinguished by a different color from the rest of the contact housing. It simplifies recognizing the secondary lock and clarifies its function.

The shapes of the terminal housings depicted here are only a selection which, as an example, should make clear the various functions of the secondary lock.

Example 1:





Housing securing mechanism is released by removing a comb - arrow -.

Example 2:





Housing securing mechanism is released by opening a flap - arrow -.

Example 3:





Housing securing mechanism can be released by disengaging a slider- arrow -.