Thomas & Betts 57696 Heavy-Duty Insert Connector

The Thomas & Betts 57696 Heavy-Duty Insert Connector is a 25-contact female insert (24 + ground) in the POS-E-KON® family, designed for high-reliability power and control interfaces in industrial equipment. It employs screw-terminal copper-alloy contacts with silver plating, housed in glass-filled thermoplastic, and is rated for 600 VAC and 16 A, accepting 20–14 AWG wire; when paired with a compatible hood and base, it achieves IP65 protection. This unit supports a wide operating range from -40°C to +125°C and is UL Recognized, CSA Certified, and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for automation systems, machine tools, robotics, and OEM machinery where quick-disconnect, durable connectors are essential. Common replacements include FS124B, FS116B, and FS110B, and it is designed for use with POS-E-KON heavy-duty system accessories for secure panel installations by maintenance technicians, panel builders, and system integrators.