43030-0008 Molex Connector In Stock
Molex 43030-0008 is a loose female square-pin socket crimp contact for 20-24 AWG wire, designed for use with Molex connector housing assemblies. Features gold-over-nickel mating surface and tin-over-nickel termination for reliable electrical connections in wire-to-board and wire-to-wire applications. Available in bulk packaging with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Molex
- Package
- —
- Pin Count
- 1
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- 43030-0008 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $0.1590(MOQ 100)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 105.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of 43030-0008?
- Gold-over-nickel mating surface provides low contact resistance below 10 mΩ and corrosion resistance over 500 mating cycles in wire-to-board applications
- Accepts 20-24 AWG wire (cable entry up to 0.073 inch) with a crimp termination style for fast, reliable automated harness assembly
- Tin-over-nickel solder termination on the housing side ensures robust wetting and compatibility with standard wave and reflow soldering processes at up to 260°C
What is 43030-0008 used for?
The Molex 43030-0008 crimp socket contact is used in wire harness assemblies for automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications where reliable 20-24 AWG wire termination is needed. The loose contact format is suited for automated crimp machines that insert individual contacts into Molex connector housings at production line speeds. It is commonly found in ECU wiring looms, industrial sensor cables, and appliance wiring where gold-over-nickel mating surfaces ensure consistent signal integrity over hundreds of connection cycles.
What are the specifications of 43030-0008?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| Factory Lead Time | 15Weeks |
| Additional Feature | MATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL, TERMINATION: TIN OVER NICKEL |
| Assembly Item Name | CONTACT |
| Cable Entry-Max | 0.073inch |
| Connector Support Type | CONNECTOR ACCESSORY |
| Contact Design | LOOSE |
| Contact Gender | FEMALE |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| DIN Conformance | NO |
| Design Use | POWER |
| Finish Thickness | 15 |
| IEC Conformance | NO |
| MIL Conformance | NO |
| Material | PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Rated Current | 8.5A |
| Terminal Length | 0.138inch |
| Terminal Type | CRIMP |
| Used With | 43025/43645/44133 |
| Wire Size-Max | 20AWG |
| Wire Size-Min | 24AWG |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Mainland China, South Korea, USA |
Where can I find the 43030-0008 datasheet?
43030-0008 Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Molex
What are equivalent replacements for 43030-0008?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What wire gauge range does the Molex 43030-0008 contact accept?
The Molex 43030-0008 is designed for 20 to 24 AWG wire, with a maximum cable entry diameter of 0.073 inch. This range covers the most common signal and light power wire gauges used in automotive ECU harnesses, industrial sensor cables, and consumer appliance wiring assemblies.
What contact finish does the 43030-0008 use for its mating surface and why does it matter?
The 43030-0008 features a gold-over-nickel finish on its mating surface, which maintains contact resistance below 10 mΩ and resists oxidation over 500 or more connection cycles. Gold plating is critical in low-level signal circuits where even a small increase in contact resistance from corrosion can cause measurement errors or communication failures in sensor and data acquisition systems.
Which Molex connector housing families is the 43030-0008 crimp contact compatible with?
The Molex 43030-0008 is a Micro-Fit or Mini-Fit accessory contact designed to load into compatible Molex square-pin housing families. The loose contact format with female square-pin socket style is compatible with Molex 43025 and 43020 series housings, allowing designers to build wire-to-board or wire-to-wire assemblies in 2 to 24-position configurations.
How does bulk packaging of the 43030-0008 benefit high-volume harness production?
Bulk packaging of the Molex 43030-0008 delivers contacts in large quantities optimized for automated crimp machine feeders, reducing per-unit packaging cost by up to 30% compared to tape-and-reel formats. High-volume wiring harness operations can process thousands of 20-24 AWG crimp terminations per hour without manual contact handling, cutting labor cost and reducing crimp defect rates.
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