Z-Fill Connector
Z-Fill Elastomeric Connector
Z-Fill Elastomeric Connectors are built for OEM integration.
They are constructed from densely packed conductive wire filaments formed into a controlled C or U geometry. When compressed, these elements create reliable, low-resistance electrical contact across mating surfaces.
Unlike traditional connectors, Z-Fill is not constrained by rigid housings or fixed geometries. It can be integrated directly into your design, making it well-suited for fine pitch interfaces, non-planar surfaces, and space-constrained assemblies.
Z-Fill connectors can also be insulated on two sides, enabling precise electrical isolation and controlled contact regions within your system.
Whether you are designing a new product or improving an existing interface, Z-Fill can be tailored to your application.
Z-Fill Features & Benefits
Z-Fill Gold and Z-Fill Z-Alloy Connector Data Sheets
Wire Metallurgy
We maintain a stock of the following wire types:
- Z-Alloy
- Gold Plated Copper
- Gold
We are able to build connector elements with almost any wire and will respond to special requests for materials such as Chromel, Alumel, Inconel, etc… We will also work with wire supplied by our customers, as long as the material is continuous. We also work with conductive polymer fibers.
Rubber Core
Outline Dimensions and Tolerances
The minimum standard dimensions and typical tolerances are:
Length: 0.50 mm +/- 0.250 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.010
Height: 0.50 mm +/- 0.125 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.005
Width: 0.50 mm +/- 0.125 or 0.020 inches +/- 0.005
The maximum standard dimensions and typical tolerances are:
Length: 20 cm +/- 0.250 or 8.00 inches +/- 0.010
Height: 19 cm +/- 0.125 or 7.50 inches +/- 0.005
Width: 19 cm +/- 0.125 or 7.50 inches +/- 0.005
Wire Size and Pitch
The standard, in-stock diameter wire used for Z-Axis connector elements is 0.05 mm (0.002 inch). We are able to build connector elements with almost any size or shape wire (such as ribbon) and will respond to special requests for wire or ribbon as thin as 0.01078 mm (0.0007 inch).
The pitch of wires for most Z-Axis connector elements is 0.10 or 0.125mm (0.004 or 0.005 inch). We are able to offer closer or wider spacing depending on the requirements of the application. We are able to group wires on a repeatable basis and can place wires accurately from a reference edge or other physical feature.