A solid-contact assortment for varied harness jobs
IWS-519KIT is a 519-piece connector and service-accessory assortment for workshops handling more than one circuit layout. It suits buyers who already have compatible solid-contact crimping tooling.
Part 1: connectors and contacts
- Gray DT housings in 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-position configurations.
- Size 16 solid pins and sockets, with the listed 20–16 AWG conductor range.
- Housings, contacts, wedgelocks and sealing components contribute to the total piece count.
- Match the mating connector and keyway before purchase; housing color or pin count alone is not enough.
Part 2: service tools and crimping setup
The assortment includes the listed wedgelock and contact-removal accessories for assembly and service. Removal tools release retention features; they do not crimp contacts. Match the extraction accessory to the actual housing and terminal before use.
A crimper is supplied separately. Consider IWD-1620 for the listed Size 16 / 20–16 AWG application, verifying the exact contact specification. For connectors bundled with a crimper, compare KIT-HD.
Where this fits your work
For repair shops, harness builders and equipment maintenance teams working on compatible vehicle and machinery wiring. Typical project contexts include truck and RV accessory harnesses, motorcycle wiring, agricultural equipment and construction machinery. These jobs benefit from serviceable connections, organized circuit positions and correctly supported wiring in areas exposed to vibration, dust or moisture. Match each circuit and environment to the exact component specifications.
Check before ordering
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Family and keying: match the actual DT mating housing and cavity arrangement; DT, DTM and DTP are different systems.
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Contact size versus wire gauge: Size 16 identifies the contact system. It does not mean 16 AWG is the only supported wire.
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Sealing: wire insulation diameter, intact seals, seated contacts, wedgelocks and sealed unused cavities all matter. Contacts alone do not provide a waterproof assembly.
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Circuit requirements: verify operating current, wire size, temperature and environmental requirements against the exact components. A connector-family rating is not a blanket rating for your finished harness.
Assembly: prepare, crimp, insert and lock
- Isolate circuit power and record cavity assignments before dismantling a harness. Match the housing family, keying, contact size, conductor gauge and wire-seal diameter. Cavity numbers identify positions, not AWG.
- Strip to the contact specification without cutting strands. Do not pre-tin the conductor.
- Use compatible solid-contact indent tooling. Set the positioner and selector for the exact contact and wire combination, then complete the crimp cycle. Inspect a trial termination against the contact acceptance criteria before assembling the harness.
- Insert each contact straight through the rear seal into its assigned cavity until retained. Give the wire a gentle retention check, then install the correctly oriented secondary wedgelock. Seal unused cavities with the specified plugs.
- Mate the housings until latched, add suitable harness support, and verify pinout and electrical operation before returning the equipment to service. A continuity check alone does not qualify crimp strength.
Plan your workshop stock
Count complete mating pairs and required circuits by cavity count, then allow for replacement terminals and sealing plugs. 519 pieces does not mean 519 connector pairs. Keep a record of the validated contact, wire and tool setting for repeat orders.
Solid or stamped?
This is the solid-contact option. For an open-barrel workflow, compare DT-418KIT with stamped-and-formed contacts; the crimper requirements differ.
Installation help and product support
Read our Deutsch crimping guide and open- versus closed-barrel selection guide. Follow the drawing and instructions for your exact contact and housing for dimensions and tool settings.
For a fit check or workshop quantity, email sales@iwiss.com with your connector/contact part number, wire gauge, insulation diameter, quantity and a clear photo. Delivery information · Returns
