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CRIMPFLEX ® CONNECTORS

CRIMPFLEX ® CONNECTORS
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CRIMPFLEX ® CONNECTORS

Product catalog summary
CRIMPFLEX® Connectors Overview
CRIMPFLEX® connectors by NICOMATIC are engineered to meet stringent electrical and mechanical standards. They feature a patented crimping process that ensures strong mechanical retention and low contact resistance by piercing the conductor at six points.
Technical Data
  • Material: Connectors are made from phosphor bronze, and housings are made from thermoplastic with glass fiber.
  • Plating: Standard tin plating with optional gold plating in mating areas.
  • Certifications: UL certified for various applications including data, signal, control, and power.
  • Mechanical Specifications: Crimp strength is 15 N perpendicular and 50 N parallel to tracks.
  • Electrical Specifications: Maximum contact resistance is 5 mΩ, insulation resistance is 5.105 MΩ at 500 V, and withstanding voltage is 1,100 V RMS.
  • Thermal Specifications: Operating temperature ranges from -55°C to +150°C.
CRIMPFLEX® Crimping
  • Compatible with copper conductors, silver or carbon ink printed conductors, and EL lamps.
  • Supports flexible circuits with thicknesses from 75 µ to 350 µ.
  • Allows mass termination of contacts in one press stroke for efficiency.
Female Contacts
  • Low Insertion Force: Suitable for up to 500 mating cycles with gold plating.
  • High Insertion Force: Ideal for high vibration applications with fewer contacts.
  • Hi-Flex: Provides stable insertion force and low contact resistance over many cycles.
Male Pins and Solder Tabs
  • Square Male Pins: Designed for 0.635 mm pin headers, available in standard and reverse configurations.
  • Solder Tabs: Available in various configurations for different applications.
CRIMPFLEX® Housings
  • Made from thermoplastic with glass fiber, classified UL 94V-0.
  • Available in various series with options for polarization and locking systems.
  • Stackable designs for flexible configurations.
CRIMPFLEX® Machines
  • Manual and pneumatic presses available for crimping operations.
Jumper Cables and FFC Card Cable
  • Technical data and part numbering provided for specific applications.
Headers and Sockets
  • Includes standard and walled headers, as well as standard and low-profile sockets.
Overview: This document is a technical catalogue from NICOMATIC, detailing their range of electronic connectors and related products. It includes specifications, operational guidelines, tooling information, and part numbering systems for various connector series.
Housing Series: The document describes different housing series, highlighting features like industry-standard polarization, locking systems, and dimensions. The housings are compatible with square male pins and are available in configurations ranging from 2 to 25 ways.
General Data: The catalogue provides dimensions and weight specifications for products with and without reels, as well as operational capacities. For example, the manual press has a capacity of 7 cycles per minute, while the pneumatic press can handle 30 cycles per minute.
Operation and Tooling: Detailed instructions are provided for the operation of crimping machines, including manual and pneumatic presses. The document lists tooling part numbers for male and female contacts, emphasizing the ease of tooling changes.
Technical Specifications: The document outlines electrical, thermal, and mechanical specifications for connectors, such as operating voltage, current rating, and temperature range. It also includes certifications like UL listings.
Part Numbering System: A comprehensive system for part numbering is described, covering various connector styles, conductor sizes, and plating options. This section aids in the identification and ordering of specific components.
Headers and Sockets: Specifications for headers and sockets, including plating options and mechanical endurance, are detailed. The document specifies dimensions and contact resistance for different configurations.
Company Information: NICOMATIC's global presence is highlighted, with contact details for offices in France, China, India, North America, and South America. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified, ensuring quality management standards.
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3 CRIMPFLEX® connectors TECHNICAL DATA MATERIAL Phosphor bronze MALE SOLDER TAB PLATING The standard connector is tin plated (thickness : Ni 2ì + Sn 5ì) MALE PINS AND FEMALE CONTACTS PLATING The standard connector is tin plated (thickness : Ni 2ì + Sn 5ì) Selective gold plating in mating area (thickness : Ni 2ì + Au 0.15ì) Other thickness plating available CERTIFICATIONS UL : E 125469 (Component - Connectors For Use In Data, Signal, Control And Power Applications) MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Crimp strength to laminated cable : 15 N min. (3.3 Ibs) perpendicular to the tracks (breaking-up of the...

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Developed and patented by NICOMATIC, the CRIMPFLEX® connection system complies with the most rigorous electrical and mechanical requirements. The crimping of the contacts is obtained by piercing the conductor in 6 points. This ensures excellent mechanical retention by 2 points and electrical contact by 4 points with the lowest possible contact resistance. CRIMPFLEX® crimping 4 DESCRIPTION Copper conductors, silver or carbon ink printed conductors, EL lamps. All types of flexible circuits whose thickness ranges from 75 ì to 350 ì (0.003 ' to 0.014'). For other dimensions, contact NICOMATIC. Can...

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The length of the pin on mating side must range from 4.5 mm to 7 mm. Straight single row standard header (refer to page 34) Straight single row walled header (refer to page 35) Straight double row standard header (refer to page 34) Straight double row walled header (refer to page 35) 1L xx OL xx OM xx OD xx OP xx 1L-10-2Z1-XX-1 or 1L-10-1Z1-XX-1 (straight version) compatible with industry standard headers Female contacts 5 TYPICAL CONTACT APPLICATION compatible with industry standard headers 1P xx or

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6 Female contacts LOW INSERTION FORCE REF. 11506 Au = 1.5 N max (5.5 oz) Number of mating cycles = 500 Sn = 3 N max (11 oz) Number of mating cycles = 50 REF. PLATING REEL 11506-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts 11506-32 Selective gold plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST Dimensions in mm after cutting Contact Length on support : zone : CUTTING 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out

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7 Female contacts HIGH INSERTION FORCE REF. 10025 Increased retention for high vibration applications. Recommended for a small amount of contacts (2 to 10 contacts). Dimensions in mm 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out CUTTING after cutting Contact length on support : zone : REF. PLATING REEL 10025-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts 10025-32 Selective gold plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST

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Dimensions in mm CUTTING 1,25 Contact zone : 3,2 length on support : after cutting 8 Female contacts HI-FLEX REF. 14106 The Hi-Flex female contact is designed to offer a stable insertion force and low contact resistance over a larger number of mating cycles. More resistant to damage by bent or angled pins, primarily on test devices. REF. PLATING REEL 14106-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts 14106-32 Selective gold plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out

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Male pins 9 TYPICAL MALE PINS APPLICATION OF xx + 12410 1L xx + 12410 or 13756 OM xx + Female contacts OL xx + Female contacts 13595 OF xx + Female contacts Female Header + + OR + OF xx + Female contacts Female Header +

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The square male contact will mate with female connectors designed to accept a 0.635 mm (.025') pin header. CUTTING 16,5 0,8 2,59 0,635 1,3 1,7 length support : 6 19,3 after cutting 1 24,5 1,1 1,6 6,3 REF. PLATING REEL Dimensions in mm 12410-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts 12410-32 Selective gold plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST Male pins 10 0.635 MM (.025’’) SQUARE MALE REF. 12410 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out

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The square male contact will mate with most female connectors designed to accept a 0.635 mm (.025') pin header. This contact is available by special order only. 16,5 0,8 2,59 0,635 1,3 1,7 24,5 3.6 1 1,1 1,6 6,3 CUTTING length support : 6 19,3 after cutting Dimensions in mm Male pin difference with REF. 12410 (see page 13) is the reverse clip REF. PLATING REEL 13756-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts 13756-32 Selective gold plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST Male pins 11 0.635 MM (.025’’) REVERSE SQUARE MALE REF. 13756 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out

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Male pins SHORT SQUARE MALE PIN REF. 13595 This square male pin allows for the cost effective mating to a female connector or header for use with 0.025' square pins without the use of a housing. Dimensions in mm CUTTING 12,4 after cutting length on support : 6 1,7 0,635 15,3 1,1 2,6 5 REF. PLATING REEL 13595-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST 12 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out

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Male solder tabs 13 SOLDER TABS ENVIRONMENT Directly soldered onto printed circuit, hole dia. 0.8mm I.C. socket, wipe contacts with single or double point

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Male solder tabs 14 Widely used in applications with restricted crimped areas requiring male solder tabs. To solder or to fit into I.C. sockets or wipe contacts. 2,54 pitch 3,4 1,5 min. Dimensions in mm Contact lay out 3,7 Length on support : 3,4 7,6 after cutting 10 CUTTING REF. PLATING REEL 10141-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST STANDARD SHORT MALE SOLDER TAB REF. 10141

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Male solder tabs 15 STANDARD MALE SOLDER TAB REF. 10241 Widely used in most applications on flexible supports requiring male solder tabs. To solder or to fit into I.C. sockets or wipe contacts. Dimensions in mm 2,54 pitch 1,5 min. 6 Contact lay out REF. PLATING REEL 10241-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST CUTTING after cutting length on support : 10,4 3,7

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Male solder tabs 16 The crimped section is shorter to comply with high density packaging requirements. For use in tight fitting applications. 2,54 pitch 3,4 1,5 min. Dimensions in mm Contact lay out 3,7 CUTTING after cutting length on support : 7,6 3,4 REF. PLATING REEL 10067-12 Tin plated 35 000 contacts OTHER PLATINGS ON REQUEST RETENTION SHORT MALE SOLDER TAB REF. 10067

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