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- Aries
- Model
- Series 518
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Aries Series 518 Open Frame Collet Sockets with Solder Pin Tails Datasheet
The Series 518 Open Frame Collet Sockets are designed for efficient board‑space utilization and optimized cooling. They are available with several pin styles and are compatible with automatic insertion equipment. The sockets are side‑to‑side and end‑to‑end stackable.
The document lists detailed material specifications, plating options, mechanical forces, recommended PCB hole sizes, and ordering codes. It also includes dimensional tables for different frame styles and notes on tolerances and optional configurations.
Aries Series 518 specifications
| Body Material | black UL 94V-0 glass-filled 4/6 Nylon |
|---|---|
| Pin Body Material | Brass Alloy 360 1/2‑hard (UNS C36000) |
| Contact Current Rating | 3 A |
| Operating Temperature (Tin/Lead) | 221 °F (105 °C) |
| Insertion Force | 180 g/pin |
| Withdrawal Force | 90 g/pin |
| Midget Pin Insertion Force | 370 g/pin |
| Suggested PCB Hole Size (Midget Pin) | 0.040 in +0.002 in |
Source: Aries Series 518 Open Frame Collet Sockets with Solder Pin Tails Datasheet
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the contact current rating of the Series 518 collet sockets?
The contact current rating is 3 amps.
From: Aries Series 518 Open Frame Collet Sockets with Solder Pin Tails Datasheet
What materials are used for the body and the pin of the collet socket?
The body is made of black UL 94V‑0 glass‑filled nylon, and the pin body is a brass alloy 360 1/2‑hard (UNS C36000).
From: Aries Series 518 Open Frame Collet Sockets with Solder Pin Tails Datasheet
What is the contact current rating of the Series 518 collet sockets?
The contact current rating is 3 Amps.
From: Aries Series 518 Surface Mount Open Frame Collet Sockets Manual
What temperature range can the Series 518 sockets operate in?
They operate from –67 °F to 221 °F (‑55 °C to 105 °C).
From: Aries Series 518 Surface Mount Open Frame Collet Sockets Manual
