Continuous molded terminal header is a PCB connector designed specifically for manufacturing optimization, providing the lowest applied cost pin header available. Autoheader’s continuous molded design provides the ultimate productivity solution for value and simplicity through its cut-to-size adaptability, creating easy automated assembly and reducing part number inventories and procurement costs while meeting demanding product specs in high-volume environments.

Supplied on a reel, Autoheader enables a manufacturer to source a single part number for ease of procurement. Any number of pin positions can be automatically cut from the continuous reel and inserted by industry standard placement equipment. Autoheader products are also available in trays, tubes, or tape and reel formats, pre-cut to your requirements.

Continuous molded pin header is manufactured with solder tail terminal types for pin-in-paste applications and press-fit (Eye-of-Needle / solderless) terminal configurations. Autoheader is compatible with multiple wave solder and high temperature SMT reflow processes including IR reflow, convection reflow and vapor phase reflow. A variety of industry standard sizes and pin spacing including dual row and right angle styles are readily available. Box header configurations are also supported for applications needing keyed or shrouded interfaces. As part of our expanding range of new products, custom configurations are easily manufactured for Telecommunications, Consumer, Industrial and Automotive USCAR socket connectors.

Manufactured with a UL 94V-0 flammability rated, high temperature plastic insulator and copper alloy pins with Tin/Lead and lead-free plating options, Autoheader is suitable for signal and power connections utilizing durable metal pins for dependable conductivity and strict adherence to technical product specs.

Custom headers are easily produced for many standard Telecom, Consumer, Computer and Automotive USCAR socket connectors. Continuously reeled AutoHeader product can be cut into any make-to-order connector with the use of a programmable AutoTrimmer™ machine or adjustable Manual Cutter, deal for configurations like eight pins, square pins, or custom pin counts.