PRESS-FIT TECHNOLOGY
PRESS-FIT
TECHNOLOGY
Our press-fit connectors and pins help eliminate costly soldering operations and the damaging effects of direct press-fit components, offering robust solutions such as compliant pin connectors and press-fit contacts that deliver dependable performance.
As the industry pioneer, Autosplice offers Press-fit solutions that provide our customers with solderless, internally powerful, gas-tight connections. Press-fit (Compliant) Technology is available in a large variety of sizes, types, and features, and is compatible with high-speed automation with each part number engineered for traceability and efficient ship logistics worldwide.
Press-fit connection relies on normal force, just like a contact system, unlike a soldered connection, which relies on cohesive and adhesive strength of the solder joint. Press-fit terminals are assembled onto the PCB via high-speed insertion machines.
The “eye-of-the-needle” approach has been proven to provide the most reliable technology for optimizing both initial and ongoing retention force. The spring-like design provides intimate, long-term contact force against the barrel of the hole with precise compatibility for a plated-through-hole diameter of 0.60±0.05mm.
All of Autosplice’s compliant pins, blades, and sockets are provided in continuously reeled formats as either individual or multiple-position connector components for insertion by high-speed automatic machines.
0.4 mm PRESS-FIT TERMINAL
The all-new 0.4mm EON press-fit zone is designed to work with the now industry-standard plated-through-hole size of 0.60±0.05mm. The press-fit zone achieves optimum retention strength at each end of the PTH size range by employing a combination of elastic and plastic deformation.
Autosplice has elected to standardize the press-fit material to high-performance CuNiSi (C19010), but will offer CuSn4 and CuSn6 if required. The terminal is offered in standard and reduced tin plating. The latter is especially relevant in high-density terminal applications to reduce the likelihood of tin whiskering.
NEW PTH SIZE
OF 0.60±0.05 mm
Designed for the industry-standard plated-through-hole size to optimize retention strength and insertion reliability.
STANDARD
MATERIAL
High-performance CuNiSi material with optional CuSn4 and CuSn6 when required.
EXCEEDS
REQUIREMENTS
Refined by laboratory testing to exceed published automotive Tier 1 requirements.
TOOLING &
ASSEMBLY
Efficient assembly using an Autosplice insertion machine and a custom-designed insertion head.
WHY PRESS-FIT?
PRESS-FIT VERSATILITY
- Hundreds of tooled components
- Allows replacement of terminal in PCB
- Modularized tooling provides low cost product extensions
- Scalable insertion systems
- Global design, manufacturing and sales locations
PRESS-FIT VALUE
- Fast production process
- Less dependent on manufacturing processes for reliability
- Provides a simple lead-free solution
PRESS-FIT RELIABILITY
- High normal force and retention force
- Eliminates wave soldering and screen paste solder
- Low contact resistance
- Improves product reliability
- No cold solder joints or flux contamination
PRESS-FIT TERMINALS
0.64 x 0.64 mm
1.0 x 0.64 mm
1.5 x 0.64 mm
1.8 x 0.64 mm
2.3 x 0.64 mm
1.5 x 0.81 mm
2.8 x 0.81 mm
6.0 x 0.81 mm
6.35 x 0.81 mm
DUAL COMPLIANT
0.5 x 0.40 mm
ARTICLES ON PRESS-FIT TECHNOLOGY
Introducing New 0.4 mm Press-fit Pin
The all-new 0.4mm EON press-fit zone is designed to work with the industry-standard plated-through-hole size of 0.60±0.05mm.
Implementing Press-fit Pin Technology into Existing Automation Processes
The automated insertion operation can be integrated at virtually any point in the overall production flow.