Description
QS10-S-F CONN,PLG,FEM,QS10S,2PIN,180A,4AWG,BLK — BOLTON SKU 68221.
About the QS10-S-F Plug, Female, 2-Pin 180A, 4 AWG
The QS10-S-F is the female half of the QS10-S two-pole high-current battery connector family, built for battery-to-controller and battery-to-distribution links. Published series data gives a rated current of 180 A with a 240 A instantaneous figure, gold-plated brass contact hardware, a glass-fibre-filled nylon (PA) housing rated UL94 V-0, a conductor range of 4 AWG to 10 AWG and an operating temperature range of -30 °C to +150 °C, with a recommended service life of about 1000 mating cycles. The anti-spark function is implemented on the mating male half, whose pre-charge pin makes contact first so downstream capacitance is charged before the main contacts close, limiting the arc seen at connection. Published voltage and contact-resistance figures differ between listings for this series, so those two parameters are confirmed against the manufacturer data sheet at quotation stage rather than stated here.
Key specifications
| Series | QS10-S |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Two-pole, female half |
| Rated current | 180 A |
| Instantaneous current | 240 A |
| Contact material | Gold-plated brass |
| Housing | Glass-fibre-filled nylon (PA) |
| Housing flammability | UL94 V-0 |
| Conductor range | 4 AWG to 10 AWG |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C to +150 °C |
| Service life | Approx. 1000 mating cycles (recommended) |
Typical applications
Connectors of this class are used on high-current DC power runs — battery packs to speed controllers or power-distribution boards on large unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles, and on bench and workshop test rigs that must be broken down and reconnected frequently. The anti-spark arrangement suits circuits with significant bus capacitance, where an unmanaged connection would otherwise draw an inrush arc. Integration and harnessing teams typically specify them in matched male/female pairs with the cable gauge fixed at build.
Supplied by BOLTON Technical Equipment Supplies against request for quotation. Add this item to your RFQ basket to request pricing, lead time and documentation requirements (e.g. CoC, datasheets or test reports where applicable).
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