Spring Probe

Spring probes typically last 100,000 to 1,000,000 test cycles depending on the design, spring material, and operating conditions. High-quality probes with proper maintenance can exceed these ratings. Factors affecting lifespan include contact force, travel distance, and test environment.

Spring force selection depends on your test requirements. Light forces (10-50g) suit delicate components, medium forces (50-150g) work for most applications, and heavy forces (150-500g) handle power testing. Consider pad size, oxide layers, and potential PCB damage when choosing force.

Yes, high-current spring probes are available for power testing applications. Standard probes handle 1-3A, while specialized designs support 5-30A or more. High-current probes feature larger contact areas, heavier springs, and enhanced thermal management to safely handle power loads.

We offer gold, nickel, and tin plating options. Gold provides lowest contact resistance and best corrosion resistance for high-reliability applications. Nickel offers good durability at moderate cost. Tin is economical for standard testing. Plating thickness can be customized to requirements.

Yes, we specialize in custom spring probe design and manufacturing. We can customize diameter, length, travel, spring force, tip style, plating, and mounting configuration to match your specific test fixture requirements. Our engineering team provides complete design support.

Spring probes offer significant advantages over solid pins: they compensate for PCB height variations, prevent pad damage through controlled force, maintain consistent contact throughout their lifetime, and enable faster testing by eliminating the need for precise fixture height adjustments.