DRK-T220290

Stainless Steel Needle Bar With Forged Aluminum Handle
The DRK-T220290 pairs a stainless steel forged needle bar with an aluminum alloy forged handle, both manufactured through a precision cold drawing process that improves dimensional accuracy over standard extrusion methods. The forged construction gives the needle bar high strength and resistance to deformation under repeated extraction force, while the handle maintains its structural integrity across extended use in production or repair environments.

Built For AMP MATE-N-LOK And Molex 8980 Male Terminals
The DRK-T220290 features a tip with an inner diameter of 2.2mm and outer diameter of 2.9mm, sized for male contacts in AMP Commercial MATE-N-LOK connectors and Molex 8980 series connectors. This targeted sizing ensures the tool seats correctly within the terminal cavity without requiring force adjustment across different positions in the same connector housing.

Hexagonal Handle Prevents Slipping During Use
The handle's hexagonal cross-section increases surface friction against the palm and fingers, reducing the risk of the tool slipping during sustained extraction force. This grip geometry also keeps the tool stable on a workbench between uses, preventing it from rolling away during multi-step terminal servicing tasks.

Slender Needle Bar For Accurate Cavity Entry
At 25mm in length, the needle bar's slim profile allows it to reach individual terminal positions within compact connector housings without disturbing neighboring contacts. This precision targeting is particularly useful when only one terminal in a multi-position connector needs to be replaced, avoiding the need to disturb the entire assembly.

Electronics Assembly & Connector Repair Applications
The DRK-T220290 is suited for technicians working with AMP MATE-N-LOK and Molex 8980 series connectors across electronics assembly, power supply wiring, and equipment repair applications. This connector format is commonly used in PCB-mounted power connectors and control wiring, where individual terminal replacement without full connector disassembly is a routine maintenance task.