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CNCPioneer is a precision spring loaded contact pins manufacturer delivering high-reliability spring loaded electrical contact components with tolerances as tight as ±0.003mm — 78+ Swiss CNC lathes, 66+ MAZAK mill-turn centers, gold, rhodium, silver, and palladium plating, wearable charging contacts through heavy industrial power spring contacts.

IATF 16949 & AS9100D quality systems
Material and inspection scope reviewed with your drawing
Prototype and repeat-production enquiries
Finishing and documentation agreed with the order
Spring Loaded Contact Pins
DFMDrawing & process review
QCAgreed inspection plan

Spring Loaded Contact Pins: Product Overview

Spring loaded contact pins — also known as pogo pins, spring probe pins, or spring contact pins — are precision-machined electromechanical components that establish temporary, repeatable electrical connections through a spring-actuated plunger mechanism.

Spring loaded electrical contact pins maintain consistent, controlled contact force over a defined compression range regardless of mechanical tolerances, thermal expansion differences, or dimensional variation in the mating assembly.

  • Matched plunger-barrel clearancePlunger shaft ±0.003mm and barrel bore ±0.003mm producing consistent 0.005–0.015mm sliding clearance — smooth compression without binding, minimum lateral play for fine-pitch spring contact applications.
  • Complete size rangeUltra-miniature Ø0.3mm plunger for smart ring and wearable contacts through Ø20mm heavy-duty industrial power spring contacts — covering every spring loaded electrical contact pin application.
  • All tip geometries & mounting typesCrown, spear, flat, concave, pointed, serrated, dimple, fork — matched to mating surface.
  • Plunger and Barrel Fit ReviewReview plunger and barrel dimensions, tip geometry and plating allowances so finished component clearances can be checked against the assembly specification.
Spring Loaded Contact Pins

Why CNCPioneer for Spring Loaded Contact Pins?

Coordinate geometry, material, finishing and inspection around the part's intended function.

Matched Clearance ±0.003mm

Plunger shaft ±0.003mm matched with barrel bore ±0.003mm produces consistent 0.005–0.015mm sliding clearance across production lots — smooth compression without stiction, minimum lateral play, no individual part matching or selective assembly required.

Ø0.3mm Minimum Plunger

Swiss CNC lathe guide bushing support enables plunger shaft diameters as small as Ø0.3mm with barrel bore as small as Ø0.35mm — covering ultra-miniature smart ring and wearable charging contacts through large-diameter industrial power spring contacts.

All Tip Geometries

Review contact geometry, mating diameters and plating allowance and functional requirements before defining the process.

Complete Assembly Programs

Plunger, spring, and barrel components assembled and functionally tested — contact resistance ≤20mΩ at rated contact force verified, spring force within ±10%, over-travel range confirmed — delivered ready for direct installation into customer housing designs.

Selective Gold Plating

Gold plating on plunger tip and barrel external contact zone only — reduces precious metal cost 40–60% for high-volume consumer electronics spring contact applications while maintaining full contact performance at the critical electrical interface zones.

Plunger and Barrel Fit Review

Review plunger and barrel dimensions, tip geometry and plating allowances so finished component clearances can be checked against the assembly specification.

Spring Loaded Contact Pins We Manufacture

Explore representative configurations and share your drawing for a product-specific review.

Standard Pogo Pin Spring Contacts

Standard Pogo Pin Spring Contacts

Through-hole (solder tail), SMT (flat base), press-fit (knurled barrel), right-angle, and threaded barrel configurations.

Wearable Device Charging Contact Pins

Wearable Device Charging Contact Pins

Ultra-miniature spring loaded contact pins for smartwatch cradles (Ø0.5–1.5mm), fitness tracker charging, TWS earphone cases, and smart ring contacts (Ø0.3–0.5mm).

Battery Contact Spring Pins

Battery Contact Spring Pins

Single-cell battery contact pins (AA/AAA/18650/coin cell), Li-ion battery pack contact arrays, and high-current EV/e-bike battery contacts (5–50A).

PCB Test Fixture Spring Contact Pins

PCB Test Fixture Spring Contact Pins

ICT and functional test spring contacts with crown, spear, flat, and concave tip geometries for HASL, ENIG, OSP, and conformal-coated PCB contact.

Industrial Spring Contact Pins

Industrial Spring Contact Pins

High-current industrial power spring contacts (10–100A), high-temperature spring contacts with Inconel springs and PEEK barrels (to 260°C), IP67/IP68/IP69K waterproof sealed spring contacts, AGV charging docking contacts, and vibration-resistant spring contacts for harsh industrial environments.

Medical Device & Aerospace Spring Contacts

Medical Device & Aerospace Spring Contacts

Biocompatible spring loaded contact pins — platinum-iridium, MP35N, titanium — for implantable medical device connectors (IS-1, DF-1, MRI-safe) with ISO 10993 compliance.

Industries & Applications

Spring loaded contact pins support charging, signal transfer and test interfaces across these six industries. Match contact geometry, working travel, force and plating to your application.

Materials

Materials for Spring Loaded Contact Pins

Confirm the exact grade, delivery condition and finish compatibility with your drawing.

Beryllium Copper

C17200 AT

Highest-strength copper alloy · Excellent spring-back · Good conductivity · High-cycle ICT probes, high-reliability wearable contacts, aerospace spring contacts — 1,000,000+ cycle life

Beryllium Copper

C17500

High conductivity BeCu · Good spring properties · High-conductivity power spring contact plungers requiring lower electrical resistance in the current path

Brass

C3604 / C2600

Excellent machinability · Good conductivity · C3604: high-volume consumer electronics, ICT barrels · C2600: high ductility for crimp barrel deformation operations

Phosphor Bronze

C51000

Good spring properties · Excellent corrosion resistance · Moderate-cycle spring contacts, corrosion-resistant applications in marine and food processing environments

Copper

C11000 ETP

Highest conductivity · Excellent ductility · High-current battery contact plungers, EV charging spring contacts — minimum contact resistance at 5–100A current densities

Stainless Steel

303 / 316L

Good corrosion resistance · Non-magnetic · Corrosion-resistant barrel bodies for food, marine, and harsh chemical environment spring contact applications

Stainless Steel

17-4PH

High strength · Good corrosion resistance · High-load spring contact structural components and high-retention-force barrel bodies in demanding mechanical environments

Specialty

Drawing-Specified Material

MP35N: high strength, biocompatible · Pt-Ir: biocompatible, high hardness · Ti: lightweight, non-magnetic · Implantable medical device spring contacts, medical wearable contacts

Finish selection

Surface Treatments for Spring Loaded Contact Pins

Select the finish around the specified material, functional surfaces and service conditions. Confirm process details and acceptance requirements with your drawing.

Plating selection

Hard Gold

Industry standard for high-reliability spring loaded electrical contact pin plunger tips and barrel external contact surfaces.

Best for
Contact, appearance or barrier requirements
Specify
Coating stack, thickness & masking
Plating selection

Selective Gold Plating

Gold plating applied only to plunger tip contact zone and barrel external contact zone, with nickel or tin on non-contact surfaces.

Best for
Contact, appearance or barrier requirements
Specify
Coating stack, thickness & masking
Finish selection

Rhodium Plating

Ultra-hard rhodium (HV 800–1000) for spring loaded contact pins in the highest-cycle applications exceeding one million compression cycles — ICT test fixtures and high-frequency production test spring contacts.

Best for
Drawing-specific surface requirements
Specify
Process, functional surfaces & acceptance
Plating selection

Silver Plating

Review silver plating against the material, functional surfaces and intended service conditions.

Best for
Contact, appearance or barrier requirements
Specify
Coating stack, thickness & masking
Plating selection

Palladium-Nickel Plating

Cost-effective wear-resistant plating for spring loaded electrical contact pins requiring better cycle life than gold at lower precious metal cost than rhodium.

Best for
Contact, appearance or barrier requirements
Specify
Coating stack, thickness & masking
Plating selection

Tin & Nickel Plating

Matte tin (preferred over bright tin — minimal tin whisker risk) for standard-reliability barrel and solder tail surfaces with excellent solderability for PCB through-hole and SMT mounting.

Best for
Contact, appearance or barrier requirements
Specify
Coating stack, thickness & masking

Production Capacity

Machining resources for drawing review, prototypes and repeat-production programs.

Swiss CNCPrecision turned components
Mill-turnCombined machining

Inspection & documentation

Quality Control for Spring Loaded Contact Pins

Review material identity, machining datums, functional dimensions and production records for your component.

IATF 16949AS9100D
To drawingCritical dimensions
As agreedInspection scope

Final tolerances, inspection coverage and acceptance criteria are confirmed against your drawing, material and geometry.

Material Verification

Check
Specified grade, material condition and lot identity.
Verify
Material certificates and agreed identification checks.
Records
Material certificates and required traceability records.

Machining Process Control

Check
Contact geometry, mating diameters and plating allowance.
Verify
Drawing datums, setup planning and in-process inspection.
Records
Agreed critical-feature and process inspection records.

Dimensional Inspection

Check
Functional dimensions, mating features and surface condition.
Verify
Suitable measuring equipment and drawing-specific gauges.
Records
Dimensional reports and specified finish results.

Production Documentation

Check
First-piece approval, production records and delivery requirements.
Verify
The inspection plan and customer approval process.
Records
Agreed document pack, including PPAP or FAIR when required.

Agree Your Quality Document Pack

Confirm the certificates, inspection reports and production records needed for your order when sharing your drawing.

Request quality documents

Spring Loaded Contact Pins FAQ

Which Spring Loaded Contact Pins designs can you manufacture?

The product range includes Standard Pogo Pin Spring Contacts, Wearable Device Charging Contact Pins, Battery Contact Spring Pins. Custom geometry is reviewed against the approved drawing.

  • Include the mating interfaces, critical datums and expected order quantity.
Which materials can I specify?

Material options include C17200 AT, C17500, C3604 / C2600. The exact grade and condition should be confirmed for your application.

  • Include material certificate, finish and any restricted-substance requirements with your enquiry.
What should I include in the drawing?

Define contact geometry, mating diameters and plating allowance, together with datums, tolerances and required surface condition.

  • Include a 2D drawing and 3D model where available.
  • Identify the dimensions that affect assembly or function.
What finishing and inspection records can be requested?

Finishing options include hard gold, selective gold plating, rhodium plating. Applicability is reviewed against the specified material and geometry.

  • Agree material certificates, dimensional reports and any PPAP or FAIR requirements with the order.
How are pricing and lead time confirmed?

Pricing and delivery are confirmed after reviewing the drawing, material availability, quantity, machining route, finishing and inspection scope.

  • Prototype and repeat-production schedules are quoted for the specific order.

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