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.

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

VPX and ASAAC Module Chassis

Shipboard Processing Modules

Ground Mobile Command Systems

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.

Fan Pullers for Safe Removal of Press-Fit Cooling Fans

Perseus fan pullers are purpose-built tools for safe, damage-free removal of press-fit and tight-tolerance cooling fans from heat sinks, cold plates, and chassis mounting bores in military and aerospace electronics. These tools distribute extraction force evenly around the fan frame to prevent bending, cracking, or damage to fan components, mounting surfaces, or adjacent electronics during maintenance.

Puller designs are available for common fan frame sizes from 40mm through 120mm, with jaw configurations that engage the fan frame mounting flange without contacting the fan blades, motor housing, or electrical connector. Tool materials and heat treatment are selected for durability in depot and field maintenance environments, with operating temperature ratings appropriate for standard maintenance conditions.

Engineering answer: Always use the specified puller size matched to the fan frame diameter. Using an incorrectly sized puller or improvised tools can concentrate force on a small section of the frame, leading to fan damage, heat sink fin deformation, or damage to the mounting bore that compromises future installation fit.

Engineering answer: Apply extraction force evenly and progressively using the puller's center screw mechanism. If the fan does not move with reasonable force, stop and verify that all locking devices, retention hardware, and electrical connectors have been fully disengaged before continuing.

Engineering Resources

Technical guides to support your fan selection and system integration.