Bead Electronics has been offering custom connector pin solutions for over 100 years. Using our automated swaging process, Bead produces electrical connector pins that require less material, generate less waste and are more affordable for our customers around the world.
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Crimping is a widely accepted method of establishing an electrical connection. At Bead Electronics, we’ve been manufacturing Crimp Contact Pins since 1920 using swaging technology. A type of hollow pin, our Crimp Contact Pins provide you the functionality you need while using 30-70% less material.
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Throughout the world of manufacturing, standard pins are widely used. With a steady supply and multiple manufacturers to choose from, standard pins are generally easy to find at competitive prices. However, there are some instances when a standard pin just won’t cut it. One such instance is when the pin will be used in a harsh environment to create a connector or a connection.
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At Bead Electronics, we are constantly evolving to answer the intricate questions of our clients and assist them in understanding the diverse applications and potential of hollow bead pins. Recently, we received a thoughtful query about the nature of these pins and how they could be secured within an assembly.
Read MoreTopics: Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Hollow Contact Pins
How do you go about identifying the ideal connector for your design? Going the custom route certainly has its advantages, as does opting for an off-the-shelf connector. If you’re working with both, you may also run into a problem where your connectors are incompatible, so how do you get your custom connectors to work with standard ones?
Read MoreTopics: Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
