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Interplex Introduces its Press-Fit, Solderless Technology
College Point, NY - February 25, 2008 - Interplex Industries, a leading global provider of precision components and assemblies, has introduced its "Press-Fit, Solderless Interconnect Technology" for the automotive industry. This technology allows for the assembly of a terminal or electrical lead with a printed circuit board’s (PCB) platedthrough hole in such a way that an electrical connection is created and maintained without the application of solder.
Interplex's Press-Fit, Solderless Technology is fully tested to meet the automotive industry's stringent operating requirements. The technology has successfully passed standard automotive testing requirements for vibration and for temperatures up to 125° C, as defined by the IEC, EIA and SAE.
Interplex can support a variety of material options, based on the application's conductivity and temperature requirements. In addition, the company can leverage its global manufacturing resources to meet any regional manufacturing or automation requirements.
Interplex currently offers two material thicknesses for its "eye of the needle"-based press fit designs: 0.64 mm and 0.80 mm. The company’s Advanced Engineering team works with customers to develop press-fit solutions for applications such as discrete terminals and connector assemblies, as well as custom-molded packages and specialized assemblies. In addition, Interplex leverages its expertise in product design, applications engineering, manufacturing and automation to help customers create the proper turnkey solution for any particular application. Application notes, drawings and samples are available upon request.
"Automotive manufacturers utilize Press-Fit technology in control modules, switch assemblies, fuse receptacles, junction boxes and other engine and passenger compartment applications," said Joseph Lynch, Interplex's Director of Advanced Product Development. "Interplex's Solderless, Press-Fit technology helps customers design in low-cost, high-quality products to meet the ever increasing requirements for new automotive electronics applications."
Founded in 1958, Interplex Industries provides design and development services, precision metal stamping, coating and finishing, insert and injection molding, metal etching, assembly and automation services around the world. It is headquartered in College Point, NY. Interplex currently provides its services to the communications, electronics, medical and automotive markets. The company has facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Korea, Scotland, France, Germany and Hungary.
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