Metral 8 Row STD, 1000 & 2000 Series Header & Shroud Removal
FCI offers two removal tool styles for 8 row series headers. The removal tooling will remove Metral Standard,
1000, and 2000 Series Headers with varying tail lengths. The 8 x 12-grid (standard), and 9 x 12-grid (1000&
2000 series) pin removal tool kits are hand tools used to remove Metral signal pins from the tail side of the
circuit board. A hand operated arbor press, not included, is required to actuate the hand tool. The 8 x 12-grid
tool kit removes 8 columns by 12 rows and the 9 x 12 grid tool kit removes 9 columns by 12 rows of pins at one
time. The kit includes top tooling, bottom support tooling, and pliers for plastic & ground spring removal.
Product Style
Hole Pattern
For exposed pins of at
least .030”
**For hidden, or less than
.030” exposed pins.
Standard
1000 & 2000
8 x 12 Grid
9 x 12 Grid
HT-0538
HT-0540
416270-003
416270-001
HT-0538A
HT-0540A
416270-004
416270-002
Exposed pin
.030
** If the pins are exposed, but are less than .030” in length, you will have to use both tools. Ex: You are using 8
row standard headers and the pin length exposed is .020”. You will have to use HT-0538 to press the pins
slightly into the board. You will then have to use HT-0538A to finish pressing the connector from the board.
Top tooling
Pliers
(Included)
Board
Bottom support tooling
(Included)
Metral 8 Row Header
Shroud Removal:
The header is pressed off of the board using this method. Once the header is pressed free, the shroud is no longer attached.
( the header pins are what hold the shroud)
05/30/08
8 Row STD, 1000 & 2000 Series Hdr & Shrd Removal Tool
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