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Press Fit Top Tools

Precision Connector Engagement for Seating Reliability

Top Tools are precision-engineered fixtures designed to accurately transfer insertion force to press fit connectors during assembly. Custom manufactured to match your connector geometry, Pentagon EMS (StenTech) Top Tools ensure even force distribution, protect delicate components, and deliver repeatable, high-quality press fit results. Designed for manual, pneumatic, and automated press systems, our tooling provides a cost-effective alternative to OEM tooling with significantly shorter lead times.

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Benefits

  • Reduces setup time and simplifies production changeovers
  • Increases manufacturing productivity and throughput
  • Can be engineered to press multiple connectors simultaneously
  • Standardizes press stroke length for consistent insertion results
  • Ensures accurate connector alignment during installation
  • Reduces the risk of connector and PCB damage
  • Delivers repeatable, high-quality press fit performance
  • Provides a cost-effective alternative to OEM tooling
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Features

  • • Precision machined from hardened steel, tool steel, or aluminum
  • • Custom designed to match virtually any connector profile
  • • Available for manual, pneumatic, servo, and automated press systems
  • • Typically costs up to 50% less than tooling supplied by component manufacturers
  • • Short lead times—typically 1–2 weeks
  • • Designed for long service life and repeatable production accuracy
  • • Manufactured to tight tolerances for precise force distribution
Hardened steel insertion top tool

Typical Applications

  • • Press fit connector installation
  • • Backplane connector assembly
  • • High-pin-count connector insertion
  • • Telecommunications equipment
  • • Aerospace and defense electronics
  • • Industrial control systems
  • • Medical electronics
  • • Prototype through high-volume production
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Pentagon EMS 570 NE 53rd Ave.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Telephone: (503) 924-2747

Every project at Pentagon-EMS (StenTech) is custom-engineered to your exact requirements. Because no two projects are alike, our streamlined quote process helps move you from concept to production quickly, accurately, and with confidence.

  • Every project is reviewed by experienced manufacturing engineers.
  • Direct access to a dedicated account manager.
  • Fast quote turnaround to keep projects moving.
  • Ideal for custom tooling, pallets, fixtures, and precision-machined components.

From concept to completion, Pentagon-EMS (StenTech) makes it easy to source custom-machined parts with the speed, precision, and support your project demands.

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