399-40-118-10-009000

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The Mill-Max 399-40-118-10-009000 is a spring-loaded pogo pin contact designed for board-to-board or board-to-cable interconnections. It features a vertical orientation with a total contact length of approximately 0.562 inches (14.27 mm). The component utilizes a gold-plated beryllium copper contact and a PCT insulation material, rated for operation between -55°C and +125°C.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Spring-loaded mechanism ensures reliable electrical connection under rigorous environmental conditions
• Precision-machined construction for high reliability in demanding applications
• Vertical mounting style facilitates compact board-to-board integration

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-board interconnects requiring dynamic contact
• Test and measurement probe interfaces
• High-reliability electronic assemblies

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific plating thickness and contact force requirements against the official Mill-Max datasheet for part 399-40-118-10-009000. Confirm that the mechanical load capacity aligns with the application's stress profile. Ensure compatibility with mating connector geometries before procurement.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a spring-loaded solution is required to maintain contact integrity during vibration or thermal expansion. Consider the operating temperature range and current carrying capacity relative to the circuit design. Verify that the vertical form factor fits within the available PCB clearance constraints.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This part belongs to the Mill-Max 399 series of individual spring-loaded contacts. Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. specializes in precision-machined interconnect components, offering vertically integrated engineering solutions for high-reliability electronic connections since 1971.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes may include other Mill-Max 399 series variants with matching pin counts and lengths. Cross-manufacturer replacements require careful verification of contact force, plating material, and overall height dimensions to ensure functional equivalence.