However, in certain situations, if a probe plunger is released instantaneously, the velocity and mass of the plunger can actually overcome the retention force of the detents in the receptacle and cause the probe to “walk-out” of the receptacle upon repeated actuations. The strong threaded attachment method of threaded probes prevents the probe from “walking out” of the receptacle.
Threaded probes come in a variety of designs, including standard continuity, high current and switch probes with a suite of tip styles for various interconnect needs. The associated receptacles can be press-fit, glued with epoxy, or soldered into test fixtures or connector housings.