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Loop, Hairpin, Cantilever Comparison - Sullins Connector Solutions

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<strong>Comparison</strong> of <strong>Loop</strong> Bellows, <strong>Hairpin</strong> and<br />

<strong>Cantilever</strong> style contacts for use in<br />

high profile card edge connectors


<strong>Comparison</strong> of <strong>Loop</strong> Bellows, <strong>Hairpin</strong> and <strong>Cantilever</strong> Style Contacts<br />

<strong>Loop</strong> Bellows<br />

1. Secondary Spring support on back of pin for added normal force<br />

2. High insertion – withdraw counts<br />

3. Large number of plating options<br />

4. Large wiping area<br />

5. Produced from wire, giving optimal grain direction of base material<br />

6. Low initial contact resistance<br />

7. Available in high temperature materials


<strong>Comparison</strong> of <strong>Loop</strong> Bellows, <strong>Hairpin</strong> and <strong>Cantilever</strong> Style Contacts<br />

<strong>Hairpin</strong><br />

1. Lower insertion force than <strong>Loop</strong> Bellows<br />

2. Gold does not wear as fast<br />

3. Large number of plating options<br />

4. Consistent contact resistance over time


<strong>Comparison</strong> of <strong>Loop</strong> Bellows, <strong>Hairpin</strong> and <strong>Cantilever</strong> Style Contacts<br />

<strong>Cantilever</strong><br />

1. Consistent insertion - withdraw<br />

2. High insertion – withdraw counts<br />

3. Large number of plating options<br />

4. Large wiping area<br />

5. Produced from wire, giving optimal grain direction<br />

of base material<br />

6. Available in high temperature materials

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