SB® 50 Connectors

Up to 120 amps

Based off the design pioneered by Anderson™ in 1953,

the two pole SB® connectors set the standard for DC power
distribution and battery connections. SB® 50 connectors
feature a one piece plastic housing using stainless steel
springs to hold low resistance contacts in place. Wires
sizes from 16 to 6 AWG (1.5 to 13.3 mm²) are held in the
smallest of the SB® series housings.

• Low Resistance Silver or Tin Plated Copper Contacts

Allows UL rated currents up to 120 amps

• UL Rated for Hot Plugging up to 50 Amps

Great for battery or other applications where the ability to
interrupt circuits is required

• Wire, PCB, and Busbar Contacts

Allows one connection system to meet multiple needs
SB® 50

SB® 50 ORDERING INFORMATION

SB® 50 Standard Housings
The smallest SB® housings work with wire contacts up to
6 AWG (10 mm²) as well as PCB, and busbar contacts.
Genderless design mates with itself. Mechanical keys are
color-coded.

Description Part Numbers Bottom View
Minimum Quantity 500 100 [ 3.7 ]
Yellow 992G5-BK 992G5 Ø 0.14
(2) PLC’S
Orange 992G7-BK 992G7
Red 992G1-BK 992G1 [ 35.1 ]
Gray 992-BK 992 1.38 Material ID
Blue 992G4-BK 992G4 P = Chemical Resistant
Green 992G6-BK 992G6
Black 992G2-BK 992G2 [ 22.5 ] [ 19.1 ] [ 6.4 ]
NOTE: SB® 50 Black and Gray housings have the 0.89 0.75 0.25
same keying features and can be intermated.

[ 81.3 ]
3.20

SB® 50 Chemical Resistant Housings

Same features as the Standard SB® 50 but molded in a [ 15.9 ]
chemical resistant PBT/PC blend. Suitable for use to -40°C. 0.63

Description Part Numbers Mated Length
Minimum Quantity 500 100
Red P992G1-BK P992G1
Gray P992-BK P992
Black P992G2-BK P992G2

NOTE: SB® 50 Black and Gray housings have the

same keying features and can be intermated.

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 SB® 50 Silver Plated Wire Contacts
Use two silver plated contacts per housing for the best electrical
performance and durability up to 10,000 mating cycles. See reducing
bushings in accessory section for smaller wires.
Dimensions
[ 11.1 ] [ 30.0 ]
Mating Loose Piece -A- 0.44 1.18
AWG mm² Force Part Numbers inches mm
A
Minimum Quantity 1,000 100
6 13.3 Low 1307-BK 1307 0.22 5.59 [ 7.2 ]
[ 7.1 ]
6 13.3 High 5900-BK 5900 0.22 5.59 0.28
0.28
8 8.4 High 5952-BK 5952 0.19 4.83
12 to 10 3.3 to 5.3 Low 5953-BK 5953 0.14 3.56
12 to 10 3.3 to 5.3 High 5915-BK 5915 0.14 3.56

SB® 50 Silver Plated Busbar Contacts

Use 2 busbar contacts per housing to provide a quick disconnect input or output See Busbar contact drawing on
[ 17.1 ]
busbar connection. Busbar contacts are for mating with wire contacts only. Part number website for further detail. 0.68
75BBS includes lock nuts. Locknuts must be ordered separately for B01915P1.

Mating
Type Thread Force Loose Piece Part Numbers [ 2.0 ]
0.08

SB® 50
Minimum Quantity 1,000 20 [ 69.1 ]
Busbar 10 to 24 High B01915P1 75BBS 2.72
Lock Nut 10 to 24 - H1216P8 110G54
NOTE: Has not been tested by UL.

55A Right Angle Standard Powerclaw PCB Contacts Top View

Side View
Standard Powerclaw contacts are for use inside a SB® 50 housing
[ 21.6 ] [ 19.05 ] [ 22.6 ]
and provide a color-coded right angle connection to the PCB. 0.85 0.750 0.89 [ 23.7 ]
[ 8.0 ] [x]
Description Loose Piece Part Numbers 0.93 [ 15.6 ]
0.32 x
Minimum Quantity 500 100 0.62
Tin Plated PC5930T-BK PC5930T
[ 27.4 ] [ 35.0 ]
Silver Plated PC5930S-BK PC5930S 1.380
1.08
[ 63.6 ]
2.51
[ 11.4 ] [ 3.7 ]
0.45 Ø 0.14 (2) See PCB contact drawing on website for further detail.

55A Right Angle Mini Powerclaw PCB Contacts

Right angle Mini Powerclaw contacts can be used on the PCB edge
without a SB® 50 housing on the PCB side. A self polarizing design only [ 8.1 ] [ 12.19 ]
0.32 [ 24.6 ] 0.480
allow SB® 50 wire housings to mate to PCB contacts one way.
0.97
Description Loose Piece Part Numbers [ 7.6 ]
0.30
Minimum Quantity 1,000 100 [ 25.4 ]
[ 2.42 ]
Tin Plated PC5934T-BK PC5934T 1.00
0.095 [ 17.5 ]
Silver Plated PC5934S-BK PC5934S [ 6.10 ] 0.69
[ 1.27 ]
0.240 0.050

55A Vertical Mini Powerclaw PCB Contacts

Vertical Mini Powerclaw contacts save space by not requiring a SB® 50 [ 6.25 ]
housing on the PCB side. The guide housing is required for to provide a [ 12.2 ] 0.246
0.48
polarized connection. (See SB® 50 accessories).
[ 24.3 ]
Description Loose Piece Part Numbers 0.96
Minimum Quantity 1,500 100
[ 9.7 ] [2.32]
Tin Plated PC5933T-BK PC5933T 0.38 0.091 [ 1.27 ]
Silver Plated PC5933S-BK PC5933S 0.050
[ 10.29 ] [ 4.98 ]
0.405 0.196

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 SB® 50 CONNECTOR TEMPERATURE CHARTS - Temperature rise charts are based on a 25°C
ambient temperature.
Current - Temperature Derating per IEC 60512-5-2 Test 5B

SB® 50 Mini Powerclaw

Temperature Rise at Constant Current Temperature Rise at Constant Current
60 60

50 50

Above Ambient (°C)

Above Ambient (°C)

Temperature Rise
Temperature Rise

40 40

30 30

20 20

10 10

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Amperes Applied Amperes Applied
6 AWG 8 AWG SB®50
10 AWG 12 AWG

SB®50 Mini Powerclaw

Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Derating vs. Ambient Temperature
125 125
Ambient Temperature (°C)

Ambient Temperature (°C)

100 100
SB® 50

75 75

50 50

25 25
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100110
Amperes Applied Amperes Applied
6 AWG 8 AWG SB® 50
10 AWG 12 AWG
NOTE: Powerclaw charts are based on 8 AWG equivalent copper foil on board side, mated to 6 AWG conductor on wire side.

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 SB® 50 CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL
Current Rating Amperes ¹ UL 1977 CSA Wire Size Range AWG mm²
Wire-to-Wire UL 1977 (6 AWG) 120 50 Wire Contacts with Bushings 16 to 6 1.3 to 13.3
Wire-to-PCB UL 1977 (6 AWG) 50 Max. Wire Insulation Diameter in. mm
Voltage Rating AC/DC 0.440 11.200
UL 1977 600 Operating Temperature ² °F °C
PCB Connector Recommended Voltage per IEC Standard -4° to 221° -20° to 105°
60950-1 Table 2L Pollution Degree 2
Chemical Resistant* -40 to 221° -40° to 105°
Mini Vert. Contact 522
*Chemical resistant material not available for PCB guide housings
Mini Horiz. Contact 504
Mating Cycles No Load by Plating Silver (Ag) Tin (Sn)
Standard Contact 950
Wire and PCB Contacts 10,000 1,500
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Avg. Mating / Unmating Force Lbf. N
Volts AC 2,200
Wire to Wire Low Force Contacts 10 44
Avg. Mated Contact Resistance Milliohms ¹
1 1/4” of 6 AWG wire 0.200 Wire to Wire High Force Contacts 15 67
Standard Powerclaw to Wire 15 66

SB® 50
PCB Contact to Wire 0.500
UL Hot Plug Current Rating Amperes - 250 Cycles at Mini Powerclaw to Wire 8 36
120V DC PCB Specifications
Wire to Wire 50A Mounting Style Plated Through Hole
PCB to Wire Max PCB Thickness- in. (mm) Standard: 0.15 (0.381)
40A
(Vertical Mini Powerclaw) Mini: 0.25 (0.635)
Recommended Traces 8 AWG Cross Section
MATERIALS Min. Contact / Spring
Lbf. N
Retention Force
Housing
Wire Housing 50 222
Standard Plastic Resin Polycarbonate
Min. Creepage /
Chem. Resistant Resin Polycarbonate / PBT blend in. mm
Clearance Distance
Contact Retention Spring Stainless Steel Standard Powerclaw 0.374 9.5
Housing Flammability Rating Mini Vert. Powerclaw 0.213 5.4
UL94 V-0 Mini Horz. Powerclaw 0.205 5.2
Glow Wire 960°C (GWFI) / 800°C (GWIT) Mechanical Shock 4
Contact MIL-STD-202 213 Condition A 50g’s
Base Copper Alloy Vibration High Frequency 4

Wire Plating Silver MIL-STD-202 204 Condition A 10g’s

PCB Plating Sn or Ag over Ni
Contact Termination Methods
Crimp ³ Wire Contacts
Hand Solder Wire and PCB Contacts
Solder Dip PCB Contacts
Wave Solder PCB Contacts
Wrench / Socket Busbar Contacts

NOTE 1: See IEC 60664-1 for working voltage.

NOTE 2: Amp ratings are stated per position and based on all positions being fully loaded.
1 - Based on: 105°C rated or better cable of the largest size. Properly calibrated APP® recommended tooling, and a 25°C ambient temperature. UL rating
not to exceed the maximum operating temperature. CSA rating below a 30°C temperature rise.
2 - Limited by the thermal properties of the connector plastic housing.
3 - Use APP® recommended tooling only. Alternate tools may adversely affect the performance of our connectors along with UL and CSA recognition.
4 - Tested with contact part number 5900.
* UL Rated for 65°C largest wire or cable size.

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 IEC INFORMATION
ATTRIBUTES SB® 50 Creepage /
AMP Rating AC/DC 50 Connector Clearance Material
Configurations
Series per IEC Group
Voltage Rating AC/DC (Steady State) 250 60950-1
Breaking Capacity - 50 / 10 Cycles Unmated 2.99 mm
AMP Rating / Cycles SB® 50 IIIa
Mated 2.99 mm
Voltage Rating (Breaking Capacity) 220 VDC
Finger Safety - Mated Only IEC 60529 - IP20 PROTECTION
Wire Size Tested 16 mm² Touch Safety with Wire Contacts &
Contact Series Tested 5900/1307 PCB Mating Interface
Climatic Testing (Cold, Heat & MFG) IEC 60512 Test -11j, 11i & 11g IEC 60529 IP10 unmated
Cycle Life IEC 60512 Test 9a - 5,000 Cycles Environmental Sealing with Boots
Mechanical Strength Impact IEC 60512-5 @ 29.5 Inches - Dropped 8 times IEC 60529 IP64
Temperature Range -20°C to 105°C
-4°F to 221°F

SB® Accessories
“T” Handle *
The “T” handle makes mating and unmating the connector easier. The (2) Self-tapping
non-conductive red plastic material is strong and safe. (2) Self tapping Screws
screws are used to secure the handle to the connector housing.
SB® 50

Description Part Numbers Handle

Connector
Minimum Quantity 1,000 50 Housing
Red “T” Handle + Hardware Bag - SB50-HDL-RED
Hardware Bag (2 Screws) - 104G17
Red “T” Handle Only 113899P1 -
#8 x 5/8” Screw (Order 2 Per Handle) H1120P55 -

* Torque value 12 (in - lbs) / 1.4 (Nm)

“A” frame handle for SB® 50 *

Handle makes mating and unmating the connector easier.
The non-conductive gray plastic material is strong and safe.
Machine screws and locknuts included.
Screws
Description Part Number
Handle Connector
Minimum Quantity 200 Housing not
Gray “A” Handle & Hardware 997G1 Included
Locknuts
* Torque value 12 (in - lbs) / 1.4 (Nm)

Dust Cover
Prevents dust and dirt from entering the mating interface of
the connector when unmated.

NOTE: Not a Hermetic Seal.

Description Part Numbers
Minimum Quantity 500 50 Slide cover over
Dust Cover with Lanyard Strap, Red 113890P1 134G1 mating end.
Housing not included.

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SB® Environmental Boots
SB® Environmental Boots provide water, dirt, chemical and UV protection for SB® 50
connectors. The durable boots shield the connectors from water and dirt to IP64 in
both the mated and unmated condition.

Description Part Numbers

Minimum Quantity 250 25
SB® 50 Environmental Boot (with cover), Load 3-6054P2-BK 3-6054P2
SB® 50 Environmental Boot (with cover), Source 3-6055P2-BK 3-6055P2
SB® 50 Environmental Boot (no cover), Load 3-6054P1-BK 3-6054P1
SB® 50 Environmental Boot (no cover), Source 3-6055P1-BK 3-6055P1

Dimensions A

-A- -B- -C-

in. mm in. mm in. mm C
5.9 151.4 1.8 45.1 6.3 160 B

SB® 50 Connector
Guide Housings for Vertical Mini Powerclaw Contacts
Prevents polarity being reversed when a SB® 50 is mated Mini-vertical
to vertical mini Powerclaw contacts. Powerclaw
Contacts

SB® 50
Description Part Numbers
Guide
Minimum Quantity 1,000 50
Housing
Black Guide Housing PC-HSG-SB-BK PC-HSG-SB
PCB

Cable Clamps
Durable metal cable clamps securely hold cables to prevent accidental strain or pulls from dislodging
wire or contacts from the housing. Cable clamps are recommended for solder terminated wires.

Cable Size
AWG or mm² or
Description (Inches O.D.) (mm O.D.) Part Numbers
Minimum Quantity 500 50
Self Attaching for Discrete Conductor 8 to 6 10 990-BK 990
Self Attaching for Discrete Conductor 12 to 10 4 to 6 990G2-BK 990G2
Bolt on for Discrete Conductor 12 to 6 4 to 10 990G1-BK 990G1
Bolt on for Bundled Conductor 0.320 to 0.450 4.27 to 11.43 5905-BK 5905

* Torque value 12 (in - lbs) / 1.4 (Nm)

NOTE: For assembly of cable clamp to housing only
The given wire O.D. information is an estimate. Cable clamps should be evaluated for performance
with the actual wire to be used.

990 990G1 5905

Self attaching discrete conductor Bolt on discrete conductor Bolt on bundled conductors

Reducing Bushings
Use with contact part number 5900-BK or 1307-BK to allow a smaller wire to be used with the connector.
Electrical capability is derated with smaller wire.

Dimensions
Contact Barrel Size Wire Size - ID - - Length -
Length ID
AWG mm² AWG mm² Part Numbers inches mm inches mm
Minimum Quantity 3,000 1,000 100
6 13.3 8 8.4 - 5912-BK 5912 0.18 4.57 0.45 11.43
Wire Entrance
6 13.3 12 to 0 3.3 to 5.3 5910-BK - 5910 0.14 3.56 0.47 11.94
6 13.3 16 to 14 1.3 to 2.1 5913-BK - 5913 0.09 2.29 0.47 11.94

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 SB® Tooling Information
Loose Piece Part
Wire Size Loose Piece Contact Crimp Tools
Number
Pneumatic Number of
AWG mm² Silver Plating Hand Tool OR + Die + Locator
Tool Crimps
SB® 50
1307
6 13.3
5900 1388G6 1389G6
8 8.4 5952 1309G4 1387G1 Single
5953
10 to 12 5.3 to 3.3 1388G7 1389G7
5915
SB® 120
1 42.4 1323G1 1388G3
2 33.6 1319
1368 Series 1387G1 1389G4 Single
4 21.2 1319G4 1388G4
6 13.3 1319G6

SB® TOOLING
SB® 175
1/0 53.5 1382
1 42.4 1347
1387G2 1303G13 1304G32 Double
2 33.6 1383 1368 Series
4 21.1 1384
6 13.3 1348 1387G1 1388G4 1389G3 Single
SB® 350
350 mcm 185 910
N/A
300 mcm 152 910
4/0 107.2 908 1303G3
1368 Series Double
3/0 85 916
1387G2 1304G31
2/0 67.4 907 1303G12
1/0 53.5 917

NOTE: See website for the most current information.

SB® 2/0 Tooling Information

Loose Piece Part
Wire Size Loose Piece Contact Crimp Tools
Number
Pneumatic Number of
AWG mm² Silver Plating Hand Tool OR + Die + Locator
Tool Crimps
2/0 53.5 1328G1 1368 1387G2 1303G12 1304G32 Double

NOTE: See website for the most current information.

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