What Happens If Heavy-duty Connectors Are Not Properly Mated?

One important consideration for 12v heavy duty connector is what happens when heavy duty crimp connectors is not mated. This is crucial when reading the specifications of heavy duty waterproof electrical connectors, because most heavy duty 2 pin connector only seal when mated, and mated heavy duty connector 16 pin are used to seal each other to prevent contaminants from entering.

Without the protective seal created by mating, most heavy duty connector 5 pin devices will not be able to provide their own waterproof seal, and even in the rare cases where the heavy duty connector 6 pin device remains sealed when pulled out, there is still a high risk of contact damage on the exposed mating surfaces.