BATTERY Contacts FOR 'C' Cell Dual Battery 5242

Application Scope: Model 5242 is specifically designed for devices requiring dual C-size battery power, including portable lanterns and heavy-duty flashlights, large portable radios, children's ride-on toys, electric door locks, medical infusion pumps, gas detectors, portable humidifiers, industrial data loggers, backup power modules for security systems, laboratory instruments, and portable PA systems – markets where Antenk already supplies customers in the USA, Germany, South Korea, India, Russia, and beyond. Usage Method: Solder the contact's reinforced dual tails (four solder points total) via through-hole to the PCB. The integrated design eliminates the need to align two separate contacts. Insert the first C battery negative end against the female spring, then insert the second C battery in series (positive to negative) or parallel as designed. For series configuration, the contact includes a built-in jumper trace. Precautions: Do not exceed 8A continuous current; ensure correct series vs. parallel configuration before soldering; operate within -40°C to +100°C range; verify center-to-center spacing matches your battery holder design. Advantages Over Competitors: Unlike competitors who sell two separate single contacts requiring manual alignment during assembly (leading to misalignment and field failures), Antenk’s Model 5242 is an integrated solution that guarantees precise 50mm spacing. Competitors often use thinner 0.25mm material for dual contacts; Antenk uses heavy-duty 0.35mm minimum. While others require 15,000+ MOQ and 1,000–2,000 tooling fees for integrated dual C-cell tooling, Antenk offers low MOQs (1,000 units) with no tooling fees for standard modifications. Our IATF16949 certification ensures automotive-grade quality management. Additionally, our 72-hour salt spray testing and 15,000-cycle validation ensure superior reliability for demanding applications. The integrated design also reduces PCB assembly time by 50% compared to using two separate contacts.

 

Antenk’s vertical integration delivers consistent quality for Model 5242. Process flow: (1) In-house mold design and fabrication using our 180+ precision terminal molds (dedicated dual-contact tooling for C-cell spacing); (2) High-speed stamping on Japanese/Taiwanese presses (11 machines) using 0.35mm–0.5mm thick phosphor bronze strip – the dual design requires precise progressive die with 15+ stations; (3) Barrel plating (nickel/tin/gold) with real-time thickness monitoring – extended plating time for complete coverage on larger dual contacts; (4) 100% AOI dimensional inspection with critical tolerance of ±0.08mm on contact positions and ±0.10mm on center-to-center spacing; (5) Independent spring force testing per EIA-364-04 for each contact point; (6) Contact resistance testing per EIA-364-06 across both contacts; (7) 72-hour salt spray corrosion testing; (8) Automated assembly on 180+ machines with polarity verification; (9) Final QC with lot traceability and full dimensional report. Our laboratory houses 20+ testing devices including profile projectors, hardness testers, environmental chambers, and a tensile/compression tester. With 250+ employees including dedicated engineering and QA teams, 18+ mold-making machines, and 250+ plastic injection molds, we provide free samples, complete 2D/3D CAD drawings showing precise dual-contact spacing, and 24-hour technical support. Contact Antenk today for a quotation – we typically respond within 4 hours and ship dual C-cell contact samples within 7 days due to the integrated design complexity. Ask about our volume discounts (5,000+ units) and custom spacing options for non-standard battery configurations. With 70% of our products exported worldwide and 18 years of experience, Antenk is your trusted partner for integrated dual C-size battery connection solutions.