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 Standard Material Thickness Application Chart

Application Tin Plated Steel Nickel Silver
 
Cans, smaller than 2.5" X 2.5" (50 mm X 50 mm) .012" (0.30 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
Cans, larger than 2.5" X 2.5" (50 mm X 50 mm) .016" (0.41 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
 
Cans, for SMT clip applications (Autosplice) .008" (0.20 mm) N/A
  .012" (0.30 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
  .016" (0.41 mm) N/A
 
Cans, for SMT clip applications (Harwin) .008" (0.20 mm) N/A
  .012" (0.30 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
 
Single Cavity Fences .016" .016" (0.41 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
Multi Cavity Fences .016" .016" (0.41 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)
Covers for Fences .012" .012" (0.30 mm) .012" (0.30 mm)



 Standard PCB Engagement Tab Styles
Tab Diagram
  • All tab styles shown are standard.
  • All tab styles feature full radius on PCB end for ease of insertion.
  • PCB Hole Size is recommended minimum hole diameter.

Style No. Dim 'W' Dim 'L' PCB Hole Size
 
T1 .032" (0.81 mm) .045" (1.14 mm) .035" (0.89 mm)
T2 .045" (1.14 mm) .057" (1.14 mm) .050" (1.27 mm)
T3 .045" (1.14 mm) .085" (2.16 mm) .050" (1.27 mm)
T4 .045" (1.14 mm) .110" (2.79 mm) .050" (1.27 mm)
T5 .020" (0.51 mm) .025" (0.64 mm) .023" (0.58 mm)
T6 .045" (1.14 mm) .135" (3.43 mm) .050" (1.27 mm)
T7 .060" (1.52 mm) .160" (4.06 mm) .065" (1.65 mm)
T8 .030" (0.76 mm) .110" (2.79 mm) .033" (0.84 mm)
T9 .025" (0.64 mm) .020" (1.51 mm) .028" (0.71 mm)
T10 .040" (1.02 mm) .057" (1.45 mm) .045" (1.14 mm)



  Standard Thermal Relief and Cover Retention Features
Thermal Relief Diagram
  • Perforation pattern shown is standard.
  • Shape and size of perforated area can be varied to suit application.
  • Can be applied to cans, covers, and where height allows, fence walls.

Cover Retention Diagram
  • Standard cover retention dimple is shown.
  • 0.040” diameter (1.02 mm) version available for low profile designs.
  • Pitch between dimples can be varied to suit application.


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