Through-Hole Assembly

While surface mount technology dominates modern electronics, through-hole assembly remains essential for applications where mechanical strength, power handling, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.

Through-Hole Assembly

Our through-hole assembly services combine traditional hand-soldering craftsmanship with automated insertion technology. We deliver robust connections that withstand mechanical stress, thermal cycling, and harsh operating environments. From heavy power connectors and large capacitors to specialised components that simply aren't available in surface mount packages, we provide the through-hole assembly expertise that industrial, defence, and high-reliability applications demand.

Strength Where It Matters

Through-hole technology creates fundamentally stronger mechanical connections than surface mount alternatives. Component leads pass completely through the PCB and are soldered on the opposite side. This creates joints that resist vibration, shock, and mechanical stress. It makes through-hole assembly the preferred choice for connectors subject to repeated mating cycles, large transformers and inductors, high-power semiconductors mounted to heatsinks, and any component that experiences significant mechanical loading during operation or maintenance. Our automated insertion equipment handles high-volume through-hole placement efficiently. Our skilled technicians provide hand assembly for specialised components, odd-form parts, and applications requiring the human judgment that automation can't replicate. Whether your product faces continuous vibration in mobile equipment, extreme temperature cycling in industrial environments, or mechanical stress from field maintenance, through-hole assembly provides the durability your application requires.

Flexible prototype iterations

Reduced risk

Cost-effective testing

Mixed Technology Excellence

Modern electronic assemblies often combine the best of both worlds. Surface mount components handle high-density digital circuitry alongside through-hole parts for power handling, connectors, and mechanical robustness. We excel at mixed-technology assembly, coordinating SMT and through-hole processes to produce complete boards efficiently. Our wave soldering systems provide consistent, high-quality joints for through-hole components. Selective soldering capabilities allow us to solder specific through-hole components on boards that also contain temperature-sensitive SMT devices. Hand soldering remains an art form for specialised applications. Our IPC-certified technicians bring decades of combined experience to every joint. The result is assemblies that leverage the advantages of each technology. They're optimised for your specific application requirements rather than constrained by manufacturing limitations.