nVent SCHROFF Launches Positive Retraction Card-Lok for Reliable PCB Removal in Rugged Environments
February 10, 2025
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nVent Electric plc announced the release of the Positive Retraction Card-Lok, designed to meet the need for the reliable removal of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in rugged environments.
The Positive Retraction Card-Lok features an advanced mechanism that eliminates stiction, allowing the device to disengage seamlessly from the chassis wall. Once disengaged, the Card-Lok retracts, enabling ideal PCB removal for access to vital electronics in the field.
This solution serves as a drop-in replacement for the nVent SCHROFF 260, 265, and 280 Calmark & Birtcher lines, with enhanced performance in clamp force and thermal management compared to standard Card-Lok series counterparts.
Manufactured in an AS9100-certified facility in San Diego, California, the Positive Retraction Card-Lok meets VITA (46, 48.2, 48.4, 48.5, and 48.8) and SOSA standards. The solution is also compliant with DFARS, JOSCAR, and ITAR requirements and meets advanced shock and vibration resistance specifications.
The Positive Retraction Card-Lok recently earned the prestigious Best in Show Award from Embedded Computing Design at the Electronica 2024 Exhibition and Conference, further cementing its reputation as a cutting-edge solution for rugged environments.
For more information, visit: schroff.nvent.com/positive-retraction-card-lok.
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