What are extraction, removal and insertion tools?

Extraction, removal and insertion tools are professional hand-held tools designed for easy and accurate contact insertion and removal. They ensure that contacts from the housing of a connector are efficiently installed or removed without causing any damage to either of the components. Extraction, removal and insertion tools are usually available based on the specific series of connectors. 

Types of extraction, removal and insertion tools

There are different types of extraction, removal and insertion tools available, depending on their specific purpose. These include:

• Adapter
• Bench press
• Index slide
• Insertion guide pin
• Termination Tool

These tools are used with particular series of connectors, which include:

• Backplane connectors
• Circular connectors
• BNC connectors
• Card edge connectors
• Coaxial RF connectors
• D-sub connectors
• Fibre optic connectors
• Heavy-duty contacts
• Photovoltaic contacts
• Quick connect terminals
• Rectangular contacts.

How to use extraction, removal and insertion tools

Extraction, removal and insertion tools can have simple to complex working principles, mostly depending on the connector series. For example, some tools often feature spring-activated buttons that fit around the contact to install or extract it without any difficulty. Extraction, removal and insertion tools come with specialised kits that help the user achieve optimal results in minimum time.