
Hollow pins
Hollow pins made of copper alloys serve as connecting and grounding elements, enabling secure assembly, reliable fixation, and stable electrical performance in installation technology.
Applications
Application areas of our contact parts in electrical engineering
Sockets with grounding pin
Multiple sockets with grounding pin

Contact profiles
Precision-manufactured contact profiles for a wide range of switching applications
Knowledge
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Expertise in material selection, manufacturing, and application
Replacing AgCdO10 in contact rivets: suitable alternatives and technical evaluation
Replacing AgCdO10 in contact rivets: evaluate cadmium-free alternatives such as AgSnOâ‚‚ and AgNi, including technical criteria, material comparison and RoHS/REACH considerations.
Hollow pins for sockets with grounding pin
Hollow pins are key contact components in sockets with a grounding pin and ensure a reliable protective earth connection. Due to their low weight, optimized bending strength, and the use of low-lead materials such as CuZn37, they offer design advantages over solid pins in modern installation systems.
Contact rivets in electrical engineering
Contact rivets are widely used contact parts in low-voltage switching devices. This reference article covers design and geometry, common silver-based materials, manufacturing and setting processes, typical applications, and practical selection criteria for engineering and purchasing.
