VPX/CPCI Card Pullers and Extraction Handles
Controlled Module Insertion and Extraction for Rugged Electronics Chassis
Perseus card pullers and extractor handles provide controlled mechanical leverage for plug-in modules in VPX, CPCI, ASAAC, SEM, VITA 48, and custom chassis formats. Available configurations include standard, heavy-duty, compact, and custom series with aerospace aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium material options by program requirement.
Core Technical Features
Controlled Extraction Leverage:
Extractor handles help technicians insert or remove high-pin-count modules without loading connectors or PCB structures unevenly.
Module Format Compatibility:
Configuration options support 3U/6U VPX, CPCI, ASAAC, SEM, VITA 48, single-wide, double-wide, and custom module formats.
Material and Finish Options:
Aerospace aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium options can be paired with anodize or passivation for environmental resistance.
Safety and Retention Details:
Integrated locking mechanisms and extraction limit stops can be reviewed where accidental release or over-travel must be controlled.
Typical Applications
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Supports controlled extraction for dense avionics modules and VITA 48 chassis assemblies.
VPX and ASAAC Module Chassis
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Provides extraction leverage for signal-processing and power modules in naval electronics cabinets.
Shipboard Processing Modules
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Supports field-replaceable modules in tactical shelters and vehicle-mounted electronics.
Ground Mobile Command Systems
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Enables repeated module insertion and removal in laboratory, production, and field test racks.
Test and Calibration Equipment
Series Selection Guide
Card Puller Selection Guide
| Parameter | Available Configuration | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | 3U/6U VPX / CPCI / ASAAC / SEM / VITA 48 | Confirm connector insertion force and front-panel geometry. |
| Module Formats | Single-wide / double-wide / custom | Handle geometry should match module pitch and neighboring clearance. |
| Series Options | Standard / heavy-duty / compact / custom | Select by module mass, extraction resistance, and available front-panel area. |
| Materials | Aerospace aluminum / stainless steel / titanium options | Material selection balances mass, strength, corrosion, and program requirements. |
| Surface Finish | Anodize / passivation | Finish should match environmental exposure and mating hardware. |
| Safety Features | Locking mechanisms / extraction limit stops | Use where accidental release or over-travel must be controlled. |
Card Puller Overview
Perseus card pullers and extraction handles are designed for controlled insertion and removal of plug-in modules in rugged electronics chassis. The product family supports standard and custom module formats where connector protection, repeatable service access, and front-panel ergonomics matter.
A useful selection review compares module format, connector insertion force, available front-panel space, material preference, finish requirement, and any locking or over-travel control needs before drawings are released.
- Module geometry
Provide 3U/6U format, pitch, handle orientation, and panel drawing.- Mechanical load
Define extraction resistance, module mass, and service frequency.- Finish requirement
Confirm anodize, passivation, or custom finish needs.