DEUTSCH DRC Connector Overview & Assembly Instructions (English)

Learn about our high-pin count DEUTSCH DRC connectors for harsh environment applications. Watch this video for an overview of the connectors and for step-by-step instructions on inserting and removing contacts, as well as mating and unmating.

Contact Insertion

  1. Grasp contact approximately 1.00″ (25.4 mm) behind the contact crimp barrel.
  2. Hold the connector with the rear grommet facing you.
  3. Push contact straight into the connector grommet until a positive stop is felt. A slight tug will confirm that it is properly locked in place.

Contact Removal

  1. With the rear insert toward you, snap the appropriate size extractor tool over the wire of contact to be removed.
  2. Slide tool along wire into the insert cavity until it engages contact and resistance is felt. NOTE: Do not twist or insert the tool at an angle
  3. Pull contact-wire assembly out of the connector.
  1. DEUTSCH Contact Crimping Instructions (English)

Learn how to crimp our DEUTSCH contacts. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on crimping the contacts using hand tools.

How-to instruction video for the TE DEUTSCH Contact Crimping.
DEUTSCH DRC CONNECTORS

View our DEUTSCH DRC Connectors

Our DEUTSCH DRC connectors are offered with insert arrangements of 24, 40, 50, 60, 64, and 70 cavities that accept size 16 and 20 DEUTSCH contacts.

DEUTSCH Connector Stamped & Formed Contacts - Reel

Stamped and formed crimp terminals for 10–22 AWG wires, designed for durable electrical connections in harsh environments.
DEUTSCH solid contacts for sealed transportation connectors, sizes 4–22 AWG

DEUTSCH Connector Solid Contacts

Solid contacts for sealed DEUTSCH connectors used in industrial and commercial vehicles.
VIEW ALL DEUTSCH DRB CONNECTORS

View DEUTSCH DRB Connectors

Our DEUTSCH DRB connectors accommodate multiple wire gauges and feature high pin counts, including 48, 60, 102, and 128 cavities.

Connect with TE

Our experts can help you solve your biggest connectivity challenges. With our unparalleled portfolio of rugged electrical connector products, fuse & relay products, and sensor technologies, we can transform your concepts into creations.
LADD eCommerce storefront showcasing real-time inventory and contract pricing features.

Application

LADD Storefront

Experience seamless ordering with LADD eCommerce. Access real-time inventory, contract pricing, and expedited shipping.