Component Sockets covers fixed and floating socket elements used to receive mating pins, blades, or terminal inserts within aerospace connector assemblies, encompassing stamped, machined, and coined contacts manufactured from copper alloys or beryllium copper, with surface finishes including gold, silver, or tin plating applied to MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83723, and ARINC-specified interfaces.
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Component Sockets suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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| 16/06/2026 | Press Release: ITT signs agreement to acquire Aerospace Contacts LLC, a leading provider of specialised, high-reliability contacts |
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