Receptacle Housing has contoured thumbprint pushing surface.

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Made from UL 94 V-2 and V-0 flammability rated nylon resin in black or natural, single position receptacle housing is designed to insulate .312 series FASTON receptacles. Housing has contoured thumbprint pushing surface that allows operators to easily recognize proper orientation for receptacle loading and mating. Protected internal terminal locking feature provides secure retention, and includes anti-reverse component to reduce possibility of improper terminal assembly.



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Tyco Electronics Announces .312 Series FASTON Receptacle Housing



HARRISBURG, PA. - September 8, 2009 - Tyco Electronics has added a .312 series FASTON receptacle housing to its family of .312 series FASTON connectors. The single position receptacle housing is designed to insulate Tyco Electronics .312 series FASTON receptacles which mate with quick connect tabs in various commercial and industrial components.

A significant ergonomic feature of the .312 series FASTON receptacle housing is the contoured thumbprint pushing surface designed for comfort. The receptacle insulators provide shock hazard protection and are ideal in any application.

In addition, the housing configuration allows operators to easily recognize the proper orientation for receptacle loading and mating. A protected internal terminal locking feature provides secure retention and includes an anti-reverse component to reduce the possibility of improper terminal assembly.

The .312 series receptacles are available for wire sizes 18-10 AWG as well as two wire applications. Housings are made from UL 94 V-2 and V-0 flammability rated Nylon resin, in black or natural. The housing is UL recognized and CSA certified.

For more information on Tyco Electronics' .312 series FASTON receptacle housing contact Tyco Electronics' Product Information Center at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/help.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.4 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

Contacts:

Americas:

Val Karabcievschy

Product Manager

(1)717 986-7606

vkarabci@tycoelectronics.com

EMEA:

Fabrizio Longo

Product Manager

(39) 011-4012376

flongo@tycoelectronics.com

Asia/Pacific:

Ocean Zhou

Product Manager

(86) 755-2547-3015

ocean.zhou@tycoelectronics.com

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