EloPin®
Brandauer’s EloPin® press-fit connectors deliver secure, solder-free PCB connections with high retention, low resistance, and suitability for automotive and industrial applications up to 150°C.
The only UK full-service supplier of EloPin® Press-Fit technology.
The EloPin® is known to be the most reliable press-fit technology solution for printed circuit boards.
A Press-Fit pin enables the solderless connection of the pins to a PCB. With elastically deformed or solid pins which are forced into the PCB’s plated-through-holes with insertion-tools / machines. The result is a gas-tight and reliable connection between the press-fit area of the pins and the PCB.
The EloPin® Press-Fit is a product developed by TBS Sorig, manufactured and distributed by several independent licensees. Whilst the function and the shape of the pin head are protected. The manufacturing process for the EloPin is open to interpretation. So, ensuring you choose the best manufacturer for your Press-Fit technology is of paramount importance.
What is EloPin®?
A Press-Fit pin enables the solderless connection of the pins to a PCB. With elastically deformed or solid pins which are forced into the PCB’s plated-through-holes with insertion-tools / machines. The result is a gas-tight and reliable connection between the press-fit area of the pins and the PCB.
Brandauer’s precision capabilities and rich history in pressfit tooling means we are the perfect fit for manufacturing of the EloPin® press fit connector. With precision capabilities spanning back to the 1800s, Brandauer is in a prime position to offer customers precision solderless contacts that can be produced repeatably at scale.
Press-in & Push-out
Low press-in force, high push-out force and RoHS compliant
Gas-tight
A tight, reliable connection with high mechanical stability.
Low Resistance
Temperature Ranging: -40°C to 150°C, coupled with allowance for electrical resistance.
High Elasticity
No tin chips and high economic efficiency.
Benefits of the EloPin®
| Low press-in force & high push-out force | High Elasticity |
| High mechanical stability | Usable in over-moulded hybrid parts |
| Gas-tight, reliable connection | No tin chips |
| Temperature range -40°C to 150°C | High Economic Efficiency |
| Low electrical resistance | RoHS compliant |
Brandauer’s support network for manufacturing EloPin®
| Proven EloPin® technology partner | Bespoke CAD: 3 x VISI VERO 3D |
| Over 20 years of experience stamping press-fit | In-house precision tooling partnership with Meusberger |
| Process flexibility: Vertical/horizontal decoiling/recoiling | Rapid lead times on standard tooling |
| Quality: Precision strip & inline inspection | Full-service supplier |
| Proven supply chain for raw material with local selective plating | The only UK supplier of EloPin® |
3 standard pin sizes available
| EloPin® Material Thickness | 06-10 0.60 mm | 08-145 0.80 mm | 08-16 0.80 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTH Nominal | Ø1 | Ø1.45 | Ø1.6 |
| Press-in force max. | 100 N | 160 N | 160 N |
| Press-in force typical | 65 N | 115 N | 85 N |
| Push-out force min. | 30 N | 40 N | 50 N |
| Push-out force typical | 60 N | 135 N | 105 N |
| Contact resistance max. | 1 mΩ | 1 mΩ | 1 mΩ |
| Contact resistance typical | 0.01 mΩ | 0.01 mΩ | 0.O1 mΩ |
| Current-carrying capacity | 8 A | not tested³ | 25 A |
| Approved to DIN 60352-5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 base materials
| Application type | Automotive interior | Automotive engine compartment | Power modules | Telecomms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base material | CuSn6 | CuNi3Si1Mg (K55)*Ø1.45 | CuCrAgFeTiSi (K88)* | CuSn6 / K55* |
| Electrical Conductivity MS/m | 9 | 25 | 46 | 9 / 25 |
| Thermal Cond. W/(m·K) | 75 | 190 | 320 | 75 / 190 |
| Surface Finish | Sn100 on Ni | Sn100 on Ni | Sn100 on Ni | Sn100 on Ni |
| Max. Usage Temperature | 95°C | 150°C | 150°C** | 95°C / 150°C |
| EloPin® 06-10 (T nom=0.60 mm) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| EloPin® 08-145 (T nom=0.80 mm) | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| EloPin® 08-16 (T nom=0.80 mm) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
- * Wieland Brand Name
- ** Tested by some customers to 170°
- We can also obtain additional licenses as required by the project. If a customer specifies a different pin head configuration, we can secure the appropriate license to meet that requirement.
Approvals
DIN EN 60352-5
RoHS compliant
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