Is it normal for the housing of a high-current connector to become very hot or even too hot to touch? How should this be handled?
Common causes of excessive heating include:
The actual operating current exceeding the rated current
Excessive contact resistance
Poor terminal crimping or undersized cables
Loose or oxidized internal terminals or contacts
Recommended actions: Stop operation immediately and check whether the contact resistance exceeds the specified range. Inspect the terminal crimping points for looseness or oxidation. If a problem is identified, replace the affected components, reduce the load, or re-crimp the cable as required.