Precision Machined Cable Interconnect and Wire Termination Products

In electronic systems, using wires and cables to connect devices, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and discrete instruments is common, but it often presents challenges when mating components do not share a common termination style. Attaching wires to pins, receptacles, and connectors specifically designed for wire retention improves both the functionality and reliability of these connections. The two primary methods for making these connections are crimping and soldering. In addition to mechanical integrity, these termination styles also allow wired components to be pluggable with their mating counterparts, offering greater flexibility in system design and maintenance.

Solder-Cup Contacts & Connectors

Solder-cup contacts and connectors are types of electrical connectors designed for secure, long-lasting connections, especially in applications requiring reliable, high-performance soldering. A solder-cup contact typically has a small cup-like feature at the end, which allows for the wire to be inserted and then soldered into place. This cup provides a stable and secure area for the wire to make a solid connection, ensuring that the solder joint holds the wire in position and creates a reliable electrical pathway.

These contacts are commonly used in connectors such as XLR, D-sub, Mil-Spec, across various industries, including telecommunications, automotive, and aerospace, where precise, durable, and secure electrical connections are critical. Solder-cup connectors, which include multiple solder-cup contacts, are often part of larger connector assemblies, providing an organized method for connecting multiple wires in a system. They are known for their strong resistance to vibration and environmental factors, offering a high-quality connection that remains stable over time. Solder-cup connectors are often chosen for their flexibility and ability to accommodate different wire gauges, ensuring versatility in design.

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Crimp Pin and Receptacle Contacts

Crimp pins and receptacle contacts are essential components in electrical connectors used to establish secure and reliable connections in various electronic and electrical systems. Crimp pins are precision machined pins designed to be attached to the ends of wires through a crimping process, which securely holds the wire in place, generally across multiple points, while ensuring a strong electrical connection. These pins are typically used in applications where a durable, low-resistance connection is required or when soldering is not ideal. On the other hand, receptacle contacts are parts of the connector that receive and make contact with the crimp pins, allowing for an efficient and stable electrical connection between two or more components. Together, crimp pins and receptacle contacts form a critical link in wiring systems, ensuring proper electrical conductivity and minimizing the risk of connection failures.

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Pre-Wired Crimp Termination Connectors

Crimping wires to a connector comes with challenges: gang crimping tooling is not readily available and the alternative, crimp and poke connectors, can be time consuming and labor-intensive to use. This connector eliminates those issues and is ready to use in a host of wire termination applications. The open-end wire offers flexible termination possibilities such as soldering, crimping, splicing or connecting to a terminal block. The 867 series spring-loaded connectors use highly reliable Mill-Max spring-loaded pins making it an excellent choice for battery charging, low-power delivery and quick connect purposes. Combine with a pre-wired target connector for a complete in-line pre-wired solution.

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