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Bead Electronics | King Pin Blog

Custom Pins for Insert Molding: How Bead Solved a Complex Design Challenge

Posted by Bead Electronics on Oct 14, 2025 11:06:12 AM

When a U.S. based injection molder needed a right-angle pin for insert molding that didn’t exist in any standard catalog, they faced a unique manufacturing hurdle.

Their client, a global leader in motion and control technologies, required a molded pump cap featuring a contact pin longer than anything currently available on the market.

Through precision tooling and engineering, Bead Electronics developed a custom solution.

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Topics: Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Insert Molding, Pin Insertion

Top 5 Reasons Contact Pins Fail in Standard Connector Assemblies

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jul 11, 2025 10:24:24 AM

In the world of manufacturing, standard doesn’t always cut it. Bead Electronics has been manufacturing custom contact pins and pin assemblies for over 100 years, creating tailored solutions to address mechanical, electrical, and environmental challenges.

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Topics: Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Pin Insertion

Interconnect Options for Manufacturing Designs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jan 9, 2024 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to manufacturing products that people use every day, durability is key. Consumers want products that are innovative and easy to use. They also want the things that they invest in to have longevity. Manufacturers have an obligation to create high-quality products and to accomplish this, they rely on components customized for their applications. Even the smallest part, like electrical connectors, are customized to boost both profits and customer satisfaction.

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Topics: Electronic Pins, PCB Contact Pins, Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Hollow Contact Pins, Swaging, End to End Contact Pins, Bead Industries, Quality Standards, Manufacturing, Overmolding, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Low-Cost Mated Pair, Pin Insertion, Crimped Pins, Coil Winding

Connector Pins and the Evolution of Technology Across Industries

Posted by Bead Electronics on Apr 24, 2023 10:45:44 AM

Technology has evolved at an unprecedented rate, leading to an era of convenience that was previously unimaginable. This rapid progression would not be possible without one tiny piece of technology: connector pins.

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Topics: Custom Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Pin Insertion

How Automated Pin Insertion Can Help Save On Processing Costs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Feb 24, 2022 11:00:00 AM

The Covid-19 pandemic created an unforeseen shortage of computer chips. This led to an alarming shortage of electronic devices and computer boards. With this shortage, there is an ever-increasing need for automation in this industry.

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Topics: Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, Pin Insertion