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User interfaces and modes of operation are becoming more feature-rich; clothing care improves and all of these benefits are offered using less energy than previous models. TE offers high-density connector systems and a broad range of relays, sensors and protective components to allow migration to smaller sizes as power requirements decrease. Click on the Explore tabs to take a closer look at what products TE offers for your specific washer and dryer needs.
Harness
The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the washer or dryer, such as motors, heating elements, water pumps and valves, sensors, door locks, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Through-Hole Resistors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
Surface Mount Resistors
Tactile Switches
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
DIP & SIP Switches
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Splices
RAST Compliant Connectors
Harness
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Harness
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Harness
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
![Dual wall heat shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/dual-wall-flame-retard-tubing-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Splices
Whether you need to splice 30 AWG solid copper magnet wire or 4/0 stranded aluminum wire, we offer a solution. Choose from crimp, insulation displacement connection (IDC) or other types of splice technology applied manually or with semi- or fully-automated equipment.
![Splices](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/splices-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
The control board is the brain of the appliance. It accepts inputs from the user through buttons, switches or touch devices; and actuates the motors, heating elements, water pumps and valves to perform the chosen task. A typical control board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.
Main control and user interface
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
A key component in a washer or dryer is an electric motor that rotates the internal drum or tub. There may also be a control circuit that varies speed and direction. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the winding of the motor to the control circuit or to the power source. These connections may also be within a connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.
Motor and Inverter Control
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
![Magnet wire terminals and splices](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mag-mate_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock (PTL)](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
A water pump flushes water away at the completion of a wash or rinse cycle. Water pumps are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like RAST.
Drain pump / gravity valve
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
A door lock prevents a front-loading washer door from being opened while there is water in the drum. Door locks are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like the RAST connector.
Door lock
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock (PTL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Door lock
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
![Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mini-universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
A washer heating element heats incoming water, while a dryer heating element heats the air in the dryer drum. Heating elements connect to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Heating element
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Heating element
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
PC Board Relay
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Heating element
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
A water valve opens and closes to let a fixed volume of water enter the washer drum or tub. Water valves connect to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Water valve / aqua-stop
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Sensors measure temperature and humidity so that the control board can perform the task input by the washer or dryer user. These sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Temperature and humidity sensors
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![Learn more](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
![Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mini-universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Temperature Sensor
Some temperature sensors help assure that water flowing into the washer is the proper temperature, while others in clothes dryers monitor the drying process.
![Temperature sensor](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/temperature-sensor-carousel.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Humidity Sensor
A humidity sensor within the dryer controls the drying process improving both the efficiency of the dryer and the user’s satisfaction.
![Humidity sensors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/humidity-sensor-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
TE offers connectors for turbidity or vibration that can be foamed in place to reduce assembly time and minimize insulation voids.
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
![Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Piezo Film Sensors
Piezo film sensors can detect vibration caused by load imbalance and trigger an alarm or initiate a shutdown sequence to prevent a washer from “walking.”
![Piezo film vibration sensor](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/meas-minisense-100-piezofilm-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
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Application
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Harness
The wiring harness interconnects the control board to the various components throughout the washer or dryer, such as motors, heating elements, water pumps and valves, sensors, door locks, etc. A typical wiring harness would include power and signal connectors, terminals and splices, heat shrink tubing and labels.
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Through-Hole Resistors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
Surface Mount Resistors
Tactile Switches
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
DIP & SIP Switches
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Splices
RAST Compliant Connectors
Harness
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Harness
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Harness
Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Protect against moisture and corrosion with dual wall tubing, while insulating and providing mechanical protection. During installation, an adhesive or encapsulant lining melts and flows, creating a moisture-resistant protective barrier.
![Dual wall heat shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/dual-wall-flame-retard-tubing-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
Splices
Whether you need to splice 30 AWG solid copper magnet wire or 4/0 stranded aluminum wire, we offer a solution. Choose from crimp, insulation displacement connection (IDC) or other types of splice technology applied manually or with semi- or fully-automated equipment.
![Splices](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/splices-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Harness
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
The control board is the brain of the appliance. It accepts inputs from the user through buttons, switches or touch devices; and actuates the motors, heating elements, water pumps and valves to perform the chosen task. A typical control board will have wire-to-board power and signal connectors, sockets and relays.
Main control and user interface
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Main control and user interface
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
A key component in a washer or dryer is an electric motor that rotates the internal drum or tub. There may also be a control circuit that varies speed and direction. Magnet wire terminals or splices connect the winding of the motor to the control circuit or to the power source. These connections may also be within a connector or an integrated I/O for faster assembly.
Motor and Inverter Control
Magnet Wire Terminals and Splices
We offer a broad range of terminals and splices specifically designed for magnet wire whether you are using copper wire, aluminum wire or a combination. Matched with our application tooling, they can offer high-throughput solutions for your manufacturing environment.
![Magnet wire terminals and splices](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mag-mate_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock (PTL)](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Economy Power (EP) Connector
Economy Power (EP) II and EP 2.5 connectors offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability. A true locking latch prevents the plug housing and post header from vibrating apart. An optional Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device helps assure terminal seating.
![Economy power (EP) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/economy-power-connector-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Motor and Inverter Control
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
A water pump flushes water away at the completion of a wash or rinse cycle. Water pumps are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like RAST.
Drain pump / gravity valve
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
PC Board Relays
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Drain pump / gravity valve
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
A door lock prevents a front-loading washer door from being opened while there is water in the drum. Door locks are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors like the RAST connector.
Door lock
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock (PTL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Door lock
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
![Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mini-universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Door lock
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
A washer heating element heats incoming water, while a dryer heating element heats the air in the dryer drum. Heating elements connect to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Heating element
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Single Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing insulates, provide strain relief, and protects against mechanical damage and abrasion. Products range in flexibility from very flexible to semi-rigid and are available in a myriad of colors.
![Single wall heat-shrinkable tubing](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/swfr_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Heating element
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Heating element
PC Board Relay
Our PC board relays offer ratings from signal level up through 30A in various contact configurations. A broad range of coil options, termination types and enclosure styles expand design flexibility.
![PC board relays](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/relays_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Heating element
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
A water valve opens and closes to let a fixed volume of water enter the washer drum or tub. Water valves connect to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Water valve / aqua-stop
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![RAST compliant connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Potentiometers
A potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor that allows you to change and regulate the current flowing through a resistor.
![Potentiometers](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/potentiometers-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Water valve / aqua-stop
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Sensors measure temperature and humidity so that the control board can perform the task input by the washer or dryer user. These sensors are connected to the wiring harness using individual terminals or multi-position connectors.
Temperature and humidity sensors
RAST Compliant Connectors
Connectors meeting RAST 2.5 and RAST 5 standards are high quality solutions that can help reduce your applied cost while supporting industrial and appliance safety standards. The portfolio includes several sizes, colors, footprint layouts, locking and plating options.
![Learn more](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/rast-5-crimp-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Power Triple Lock (PTL) Connector
The power triple lock (PTL) connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the power triple lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications.
![Power triple lock connector system](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-triple-lock_carousel_1024-500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Surface Mount Resistors
A surface mount resistor is a tiny rectangular ceramic body with silver conductive edges on either end. They provide the same functionality as the more traditional axially leaded resistors but has a lower power dissipation capacity and oftentimes a lower stray inductance and capacity.
![Surface Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/surface-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Signal Double Lock (SDL) Connector
The signal double lock (SDL) connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers in both standard and high profile versions.
![Signal double lock (SDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/signal-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Power Double Lock (PDL) Connector
Power double lock (PDL) connectors are available in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board configurations. This connector system consists of plug and cap housings for wire termination, optional double lock plates, crimp contacts and PC board pin headers.
![Power double lock (PDL) connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/power-double-lock-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches provide tactile feedback to the user when the switch or button makes contact with the control panel underneath, which is usually a printed circuit board.
![Tactile Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/tactile-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector
The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a compact and durable connector system that utilizes a combination of pins and sockets intermixed in the plug and cap housings to achieve maximum electrical performance in a .163” [4.14mm] centerline.
![Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK connector](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/mini-universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Temperature Sensor
Some temperature sensors help assure that water flowing into the washer is the proper temperature, while others in clothes dryers monitor the drying process.
![Temperature sensor](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/temperature-sensor-carousel.jpg)
Temperature and humidity sensors
Humidity Sensor
A humidity sensor within the dryer controls the drying process improving both the efficiency of the dryer and the user’s satisfaction.
![Humidity sensors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/humidity-sensor-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
TE offers connectors for turbidity or vibration that can be foamed in place to reduce assembly time and minimize insulation voids.
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
Numerous options include circular, flanged, bulkhead, sealed and colored housings in various materials (including Glow Wire compliant). Housings feature positive polarization, positive locking and rear cavity identification for easy, error resistant assembly.
![Universal MATE-N-LOK connectors](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/universal-mate-n-lok-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Chassis Mount Resistors
A chassis mount resistor is designed to promote heat loss and cooling. This resistor is manufactured using wirewound resistor technology and features a ceramic core that is molded into an extruded aluminum chassis mount housing.
![Chassis Mount Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/chassis-panel-mount-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Piezo Film Sensors
Piezo film sensors can detect vibration caused by load imbalance and trigger an alarm or initiate a shutdown sequence to prevent a washer from “walking.”
![Piezo film vibration sensor](/content/dam/te-com/images/appliances/global/product-carousel-images/meas-minisense-100-piezofilm-carousel-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Through-Hole Resistors
A through-hole resistor is a fixed resistor that has long, pliable leads that can be stuck into a breadboard or hand- or wave-soldered into a printed circuit board. A through-hole resistor is used to reduce the flow of electrical current within a circuit. It’s commonly composed of carbon film, metal film, metal oxide film, thick film, or wirewound.
![Through-Hole Resistors](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/through-hole-resistors-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
Snap Action Switches
A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. Also known as micro switches, snap action switches can be momentary or maintained contact and come in subminiature, miniature, and standard styles.
![Snap Action Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/snap-action-switches-1024x500.jpg)
Turbidity / vibration sensors
DIP & SIP Switches
A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. A SIP switch is a computer chip package that has a single row of connection pins.
![DIP & SIP Switches](/content/dam/te-com/images/industrial/global/products/dip-&-sip-switches-1024x500.jpg)