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ContaCt InsertIon and removal tools ContaCt InsertIon and removal tools
InsertIon and removal tools are astro’s herItage…
Astro is dedicated to serving the connector tooling needs of the electronics
industry. We, therefore, top off our product package with a wide variety of
contact insertion and removal tools.
Although we supply both plastic and metal tools, we recommend the use of
the metal tools because of their durability. When used properly, they are more
cost effective because they withstand thousands of contact insertion and
removal cycles. The trend toward metal tools is actively encouraged by most
departments of the government.
Astro insertion and removal tools are of proven high quality and reliability. In
addition to the tools listed in the reference table, we have many more for other
connector applications. Consult our factory for details.
Illustrated on the following page are typical rear and front release retention
methods found in today’s connectors.
