Contact Retention Test Tools
The quality assurance test most often overlooked is retention (proper seating of contacts). This important test can be performed simply and in a matter of seconds with the DMC retention testing tools.
These tools are for checking the retention of pins and sockets in electrical connectors. The pin and socket tester tips are made of aluminum and all tips are replaceable.
Retention Tools with Adjustable Force
| DMC P/N | RANGE (LBS) |
|---|---|
| HT250-1 | 1.5 THRU 3.0 |
| HT250-2 | 3.2 THRU 5.5 |
| HT250-3 | 4.0 THRU 8.0 |
| HT250-4 | 7.0 THRU 18.0 |
| HT250-5 | 17.0 THRU 25.0 |
| HT250-6 | 24.0 THRU 45.0 |
* Part numbers above designate tool body ONLY (less tips)
Retention Tools with Pre-Set Force
| DMC P/N | CALIBRATED FORCE (LBS) |
|---|---|
| HT210-12 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-16 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-20 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-22 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-23 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-24 | 10 +/- 3 |
| HT210-26 | 2 +/- 1 |
* Part numbers above designate tool with tips included
Replacement Tips
| CONTACT SIZE | COLOR CODE | SOCKET TESTER P/N | PIN TESTER P/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Yellow | 67-004-01 | 68-004-01 |
| 06 | Blue | 67-006-01 | 68-006-01 |
| 08 | Red | 67-008-01 | 68-008-01 |
| 10 | Grey | 67-010-01 | 68-010-01 |
| 12 | Yellow | 67-012-01 | 68-012-01 |
| 16 | Blue | 67-016-01 | 68-016-01 |
| 20 | Red | 67-020-01 | 68-020-01 |
| 22, 22M, 22D | Copper | 67-022-01 | 68-022-01 |
| 23 | Black | 67-023-01 | 68-023-01 |
| 24 | Gold | 67-024-01 | 68-024-01 |
| 26 | Green | 67-026-01 | 68-026-01 |
*Part numbers above for tips ONLY (Tool is Required)
** Not for use with Coax or Triax contacts