Wedge-type PCB retainers for ruggedized modules operating under vibration up to 40 g
Card-Lok and Wedge-Lok secure the PCB edge to a guide rail or cooling plate while simultaneously conducting heat away from the board. Compliance with VITA 46, 48.2, 48.4, 48.5 and the SOSA standard - used in onboard systems with elevated shock requirements.
Key features:
- Resistance to vibration acceleration up to 40 g in onboard applications
- More than 30 size series within one design family
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminium alloy (stainless-steel version available)
- 4 thermal categories: Non-shafted, Shafted, Shafted High Clamp Force, High Thermal Sawtooth
- Mounting by rivets, screws, adhesive or soldering - according to the specification of the selected series
- Options: lock indicator (VI), enhanced shock resistance (LF), rear-wedge lock (LN)
