Why Screw Machine Technology?
In simple terms, solid machined contacts represent dependability. Screw machine contacts are utilized when tackling the most demanding of performance applications, such as in military (MIL) specifications, medical, telecom, industrial (IEC) specifications, and space (GSFC) specifications. Solid machined contacts are designed to withstand high numbers of mating cycles, often as many as 100,000, as is the case with the test and prototype industry. Additionally, they have a substantially higher degree of performance under shock and vibration than do stamp-and-formed contacts. With lower performance contacts, shock and vibration can cause discontinuity across the contact interface. Solid machined contacts with crimp terminations also provide a 360-degree, gas-tight interface between the wire and the crimp barrel. The crimp itself is also more robust and does not require additional mechanical attachment to the wire insulation in order to pass rigorous pull tests. Solid machined male contact
