Posted to News on 6th May 2008, 16:38
Electroformed spring contacts provide reliable connections
Abssac is offering bespoke precision electroformed spring contacts for making electrical connections in electronic devices. Utilising a bellows design, the non-permanent electrical connection is particularly useful for components that need to be inserted, removed and re-inserted.
The two types of spring contacts best suited for these applications are gold-plated wire mesh cylinders and gold-plated miniature metal bellows. These are available as standard stock items or custom electroforms made to individual specifications.
Abssac's Servometer bellows type contact springs are manufactured from electro-deposited nickel and then gold plated to enhance their conductivity. They are both flexible and dynamic and are designed to provide a lifetime of reliable interconnection. Furthermore, they can help overcome tolerance build-up and thermal expansion problems in critical assemblies.
Typical applications include:
- Diodes
- Wave guide components
- Printed circuit boards
Follow the link for more information about electroforms from Abssac.
