Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a plurality of conductors in a cable to a corresponding mating includes a plurality of crimp contacts, a plastic nose insert, an elastomeric nose and a pair of plastic body housings that attach together in a clamshell fashion and in which the conductors are contained and attached. A strain relief assembly is provided that is used to urge the apparatus into a position of mating and which automatically increases the strain relief that is provided whenever slack develops by the use of a plurality of fingers and tapered ratcheting teeth. Various methods of reducing shear intermediate the pair of body housings are disclosed.