Slide-on mating is used where a quick mating and unmating action is desired, or where mating and unmating forces must be kept to a minimum.

They are mated with a straight push, and mating is maintained only by the force exerted on the jack by the spring fingers of the plug.

Connectors with slide-on mating are typically used in rack-and-panel or blind-mate applications that require multiple connectors to be mated at the same time.