Anderson ASY175 175 Amp Genuine Power Connector

Description

Anderson. ASY175. 175 Amp. Genuine Anderson Power Connector. Grey. Includes Housing and 2 Contacts.

The Anderson ASY175 is a genuine 175 Amp Anderson power connector kit — includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts. The industry-standard genderless plug used across Australian automotive, caravan, solar, and material handling applications. Genderless design: the ASY175 mates with itself, so the same connector is used at both ends of the connection. Two ASY175 connectors are required for a complete connection. Sold individually.

• Anderson ASY175 — Genuine 175 Amp Anderson Power Connector
• Includes: 1 × grey housing, 2 × silver-plated copper contacts
• 175A continuous current rating — up to 280A with 1/0 AWG wire
• 600V AC/DC rated
• Wire range: #10 AWG (5.3mm²) to 1/0 AWG (53.5mm²)
• Genderless design — mates with itself, same connector at both ends
• Grey housing — colour-keyed, only mates with grey
• Nylon housing with stainless steel contact retention springs
• Silver-plated copper contacts — self-wiping action, rated to 10,000 mating cycles
• UL rated for hot-plugging up to 100A
• Genuine Anderson Power Products — not a generic copy
• Used in: solar installations, caravans, 4WDs, golf carts, forklifts, material handling, battery charging
• Two connectors required for a complete connection — sold individually

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About the Anderson ASY175 — The Standard Australian Power Connector

The Anderson SB175 series connector — commonly known in Australia simply as an ""Anderson plug"" — is the most widely used high-current power connector in Australian automotive, recreational, and industrial applications. Each ASY175 kit includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts, giving you everything needed to assemble one complete connector. Two ASY175 kits are required to make a complete connection — one at each end of the cable run.

The contacts are crimped onto the cable conductors using a suitable crimp tool, then inserted into the housing. The stainless steel retention springs inside the housing lock the contacts in place and maintain contact force for low-resistance connection throughout the life of the installation. The self-wiping contact system cleans the contact surfaces on every connection and disconnection — maintaining reliable conductivity even after 10,000 mating cycles. The connector is UL rated for hot-plugging up to 100A, making it suitable for battery and charging applications where the plug may be connected and disconnected under load.

The grey housing is colour-keyed — it will only mate with another grey SB175 housing. This prevents accidental cross-connection between different circuits or voltage systems. The standard SB175 housing accepts wire contacts from #10 AWG (5.3mm²) through to 1/0 AWG (53.5mm²), covering the full range of wire sizes used in Australian 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V DC installations.

The ""Genuine Anderson"" designation matters — the market includes a large number of generic copies that use the same housing profile but with inferior contact materials and lower tolerances. Genuine Anderson Power Products connectors are manufactured to the original specification and are the correct product for applications where reliable high-current connection is critical.

Q: What does the ASY175 kit include?
A: The Anderson ASY175 includes one grey housing and two silver-plated copper contacts — everything needed to assemble one complete connector. Two ASY175 kits are required for a complete connection, one at each end of the cable run.

Q: Is the Anderson plug genderless — can I connect two ASY175 connectors together?
A: Yes — the ASY175 is genderless by design. The same connector is used at both ends of the connection. Two ASY175 connectors mate directly with each other — no separate male/female pairing is required.

Q: What colour housings will the ASY175 mate with?
A: Grey only — the grey SB175 housing is colour-keyed and will only mate with another grey SB175 housing. This colour-keying is a safety feature that prevents accidental cross-connection between different circuits or voltage systems.

Q: What wire sizes suit the ASY175?
A: The SB175 housing accepts wire contacts from #10 AWG (5.3mm²) through to 1/0 AWG (53.5mm²). Reducing bushings are available for use with smaller wire sizes within this range.

Q: What is the difference between the Anderson ASY175 and generic Anderson-style plugs?
A: The ASY175 is a genuine Anderson Power Products connector — manufactured to the original specification with silver-plated copper contacts rated to 10,000 mating cycles and a nylon housing with stainless steel retention springs. Generic copies use the same external profile but with inferior contact materials and looser tolerances, resulting in higher contact resistance, heat generation, and premature failure at high loads.

Q: How many ASY175 kits do I need for a complete connection?
A: Two — one at each end of the cable run. Each ASY175 is one connector kit; two connectors are required to make a complete mated pair.