Electronic connectors have a variety of structural forms. With the difference of application environment, frequency and power, these electronic connectors need different insertion and removal forces. The professional insertion and extraction force test can specifically measure the insertion force and extraction force required between the male and female connectors.

The insertion force test is to place two electronic connectors that can be inserted in the initial position of mechanical insertion, and the readings of the force gauge and torque gauge are zero. Fully insert the connector at a progressive force rate as described in the specification, and record the peak insertion force. The pull-out force test is to fully pull out the paired connector with progressive force rate according to the specification, and record the pull-out force value.

During the test, the dial of the tension gauge shall be placed at the appropriate position of the connector so that the reading pointer is in the middle of the gauge, and the gauge can be operated with an accuracy of ± 2%. Unless otherwise specified in the specification, the samples do not need to be lubricated or cleaned by any method.