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Drawn Wire Pcb Pins

Drawn wire pin technology is a total process solution that offers a large variety of pin sizes, types and features along with a continuous packaging format compatibility with high speed automation. This flexibility along with high-speed automation provides the lowest applied cost for any interconnect pins available on the market, making them ideal for high-volume printed circuit boards requiring reliable connections

The drawn wire pin technology allows you to design a component to your exact specifications without costly engineering charges. Along with specialized component capability, all PCB pins are also designed with automation in mind. Autosplice's automation technology is compatible with both through-hole and surface mount (SMT) process technologies. The Autosplice end-to-end PCB pins offer a single turnkey process solution to mixed technology manufacturing.​​

Component Features

All drawn wire PCB pin products are supplied on continuous reel, notched at each end to your exact length specification. The notch creates a tapered lead-in, eliminating the potential for board damage during assembly. Additionally, end-to-end pins can be supplied with a variety of features designed to maximize component to board retention for both soldered or solderless connections in standard or custom pin diameter specifications.

Continuous Reel Pin Packaging

Packaged end-to-end on continuous reel, PCB pin components are ready for machine assembly at various levels of automation. The same component reel supplies pins to Semi-Automatic, Stand-Alone or In-Line Insertion systems. Additionally, the modular insertion tooling for all systems are interchangeable for future machine upgrades.​

FEATURES

Continuous reeled, end-to-end packaging for automatic machine assembly

Wide range of user defined specifications

Thousands of configurations tooled

Pins available for SMT and through-hole application

Soldered and solderless pin types available

BENEFITS

Allows highly reliable, cost saving automation

Maximizes design flexibility

Meet special design requirements without incurring NRE costs

Design for manufacturability

SMT and mixed technology process compatibility

Optimize manufacturing processes for lower costs while ensuring reliable connections across various printed circuit boards

DRAWN WIRE PIN TYPES
  • Solid Press-fit / Star Pin
    A connection formed when the sharp corners of a component displace material on insertion. In a typical PTH (plated-through hole) the copper underlayer is displaced or deformed.​
    FEATURES

    Stable Mechanical Soldered Connection

    Strain relief soldered electrical interconnect

    Requires tight tolerances of PCB insertion holes; Typically +/- .002" for pin sizes less than .025", PCB hole tolerance is +/- .001"

    Recommended for use with single or double-sided PCB's and plastic substrates

  • Barbell Compliant Fit Pin
    A connection is formed when a spring loaded press-fit section collapses and complies with the plated through PCB holes. This interconnect forms a gas tight connection with a plated through PCB hole eliminating the need for soldering. Barbell is available in .025" square pins and is a direct solderless replacement for Industry standard .100" centers / header pins.
    FEATURES

    lnsertable into plated-through PCB holes only

    PCB insertion hole tolerance of ±.003"

    Solderless gas tight connection

    Recommended for use with double sided and multilayer PCB' s

  • Conforming Fit Pin
    A connection that is formed when a spring loaded press-in section collapses on insertion, forming a reliable termination across a wide range of hole sizes and PCB materials.
    FEATURES

    Insertable into all PCB types or materials

    Solder hole tolerance of ±.005"

    Solderless hole tolerance of ±.003"

  • Knurled Pin
    These pins offer enhanced retention properties especially when inserted into plastic substrates and thinner PCB's. The knurled feature also allows for insertion flush to the bottom side of a PCB for compatibility with bottom side SMT process stenciling and subsequent reflow operations.
    FEATURES

    Soldered connection

    Insertable into PCB's or plastic substrates

    Low profile PCB insertion allows for screen paste and subsequent SMT compatible reflow processes to streamline surface mount production lines

  • Coined Pin
    Available as an option on all square pin sizes, the coined section serves the following functions:
    FEATURES

    When inserted into plastic, the coined section acts as a non-interference zone. This eliminates potential damage or dragging of substrate material when long inserted lengths ore required.​

    When used as board to board interconnects, the square end is inserted into a mother board. The coined end presents a smaller target to the holes on the daughter cord. This makes aligning hundreds of pins to PCB holes easy.

CREATE A PIN YOU NEED
Follow this specification guide to create a drawn wire pin you need for your next project. And don't hesitate to contact us for custom pins or to ask any questions.
  • Pin Sizes

    Drawn wire pins are available in square, round and rectangular cross sections. Cross sections can be specified in .001" increments. Most common sizes are available without any tooling charges.

    Pin Lengths

    Pin lengths can be specified in .010" increments from .100" [2.54] to 1.875" [47.62] lengths. Most lengths and sizes are made with no tooling charges.

STEP 2. Refer to the drawings of the available pin variations
C8-181 & C8-182  .018"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-184 & C8-185  .018"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-18C  .018"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-201 & C8-202  .020"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-204 & C8-205  .020"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-20C  .020"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-208  .010" x .012"  Rectangular  Drawing
C8-228  .012" x .022"  Rectangular  Drawing
C8-251 & C8-252  .025"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-254 & C8-255  .025"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-256  .025"  Square Compliant  Drawing
C8-259  .025"  Square Conforming  Drawing
C8-25A  .025"  Square Coin  Drawing
C8-25C & C8-25E  .025"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-25D  .025"  Square Knurl  Drawing
C8-311 & C8-312  .031"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-314 & C8-315  .031"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-31C  .031"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-31D  .031"  Square Knurl  Drawing
C8-401 & C8-402  .040"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-404 & C8-405  .040"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-40C  .040"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-408  .025" x .040"  Rectangular  Drawing
C8-451 & C8-452  .045"  Square Star & No star  Drawing
C8-454 & C8-455  .045"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-45A  .045"  Square Coin  Drawing
C8-504 & C8-505  .050"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-50C  .050"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-59C  .059"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-624 & C8-625  .062"  Round Star & No star  Drawing
C8-62C  .062"  Round Knurl  Drawing
C8-628  .031" x .062"  Rectangular  Drawing
C8-888  .025" x .088"  Rectangular  Drawing
C8-00-0241  .025"  Round Star  Drawing
STEP 3. Complete the part number and contact Santana Lugo to make an order
NA
Talk to Santana Lugo He is an expert in drawn wire pins, terminals and insertion equipment.

858. 583.0197

slugo@autosplice.com

CN
Talk to Luofeng He is an expert in drawn wire pins, terminals and insertion equipment.

+86-769-83525370 ext 858

Luofeng@autospliceasia.com.sg