TE Connectivity – Faston contact terminal combines low insertion force with high performance

TE Connectivity (TE) introduces Faston made of F spring contacts. Compared to other solutions on the market, Faston has better retention, insertion and contact stability advantages. The ergonomics of the terminal can help manufacturers provide safe and efficient assembly, which in turn improves the reliability of the final product and customer satisfaction. This terminal is suitable for large and small appliances, power tools, electric motors, air conditioners, lighting, automotive, high temperature designs, and many other applications that require long life interconnects. TE's F spring products feature leaf spring rollers, open entry and milled surfaces to provide low insertion force (LIF) up to 35N. The springs are located on the top and bottom surfaces, helping to provide a higher normal force in the contact area and the LIF during the insertion of the insert. They also exhibit the best wiping action during contact engagement. The F spring contact Faston terminal also has a locking recess on the cantilever surface that serves as a safety device to maintain the contact position and help prevent accidental disconnection. In addition, the new terminal provides design engineers with popular advantages such as small size, high operating temperature, and high rated current (up to 20A). The company states that its steel-plated steel contacts are suitable for 6.35mm x 0.8mm lugs in accordance with UL 310 and IEC 61210 specifications. "We have developed new F spring contact Faston terminals to address safety and quality standards that impact a range of applications in many different markets," said Ugo Aime, product manager for TE Con ???? nectivity of Faston terminals in EMEA. "These terminals provide our customers with advantages over competing products, such as higher fixation with mating pieces, greater number of mechanical and electrical contacts, easier insertion of tab guidance, and mechanical Higher stability. In addition, they are small and easy to insert, especially when the mating lugs are located in hard-to-reach areas. " The company said that TE's F spring contact FASTON products are available in straight and flag-shaped versions and conform to RoHS requirements.