Martin,

AMP makes a crimp-on product called the AMP-in.  This is crimped on the end of the
untinned wire and has a little retaining barb that locks the wire into the hole when
inserted through the PWB. It also has an insulation crimp to add a little extra rigidity
to the wire to board connection.

Gary Camac

Martin Christie wrote:

> Hi Technetters,
>
> I've been told there is a manufacturer somewhere of solderable barbed
> inserts for wave soldering loose wires to PCB's. Basically, the solderable
> insert is pushed into the board and is held into place by "barbs". The wire
> is then plugged into the insert and again is held in place by internal barbs
> in the insert. The board is then wave soldered and both the wire and insert
> are soldered to the board. The wires are 0.12mm (0.005") in diameter.
>
> Does anyone know of a manufacturer of these or another similar method of
> wave soldering loose wires? I'm looking for a volume process of soldering
> these wires rather than rely on hand soldering. I'd rather not try to glue
> the wires in place through wave.
>
> Martin Christie
> ACW Technology Ltd.,
> Hylton Road,
> Petersfield,
> Hants.
> GU32 3XX
> Tel: 01730 300000 ext 146
> Fax: 01730 266045
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