How long can automotive connector terminals last? When buying automotive connectors, terminal blocks and other products, connector manufacturers believe that they all hope that everyone can use them for a longer time. How long is the shelf life of automotive connector housing terminals? What factors will affect the validity period of the terminal?
First of all, electrical Shanghai automotive connector manufacturers need to be clear about the main materials of automotive wiring terminals. The more commonly used automotive connector terminal materials are brass or phosphor copper, and different plating metals are sprayed on the surface according to needs and costs.
For example, if you need a car connector terminal with high current and low resistance, you can choose gold-plated or silver-plated terminals. Of course, the price will be higher; if it is cheaper, then tin-plated and nickel-plated It is also a more common choice.
Then the shelf life of automotive connector terminals is related to these plating metals. The plating layer is relatively thick, and the terminals that are more suitable for the use environment can be used for about 30 years under normal conditions, but if there are many insertions and removals, and they are used in inappropriate occasions , It is easy to shorten the shelf life. In general, the shelf life of automotive connector terminals is related to the plating metal and daily protection.