8-968975-2 is an AMP MCP 2.8 connector housing with secondary locking device designed for 18-position polarized applications. The housing is manufactured from PA66-GF13 (polyamide 66 with 13% glass fiber reinforcement), providing excellent mechanical strength and durability. Key dimensional specifications include a length of 24 mm, width of 30 mm, and height of 19.2 mm, with a 2:1 scale drawing reference. The connector features mechanical coding with ribs (A-F) for proper alignment and includes pre-locked, intermediate (Vorraststellung), and final locking positions at 2.5 mm, 5.0 mm, and 1.5 mm respectively. This connector is commonly used in automotive, industrial control, and telecommunications applications where reliable, keyed connections with secondary locking mechanisms are required.