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Custom Solutions with a standardized Form Factor

For handler setup or hand test, a manual lid is often required as part of the test hardware set. We have refined our standard offerings so that with each socket you can receive a lid designed specifically for your application from one of five standard lid form factors:

Clamshell Lids are used most in manual test applications. These lids provide an easy-to-use solution for repetitive cycling. Our innovative controlled travel design permits virtually effortless actuation and adjusts to accommodate a wide range of device thickness.


The VCC or Vertical Compression Clamshell Lid is a clamshell lid without secondary actuation. Numerous customers prefer the convenience of pushing the device into the pocket with a single actuation. The VCC's unique design offers natural linear compression of the device.Our Clip-on Lid design has been given a new body to provide a more user friendly solution while offering the same quick turnaround, which is often a key requirement in handler setup hardware.


The Clip-on Lid design has been given a new body to provide a more user friendly solution while offering the same quick turn around, which is often a key requirement in handler setup hardware.


One-Piece Bolt-On Lids are the most straightforward style of manual lid. When test times are long and price is the primary driver, this can be the optimal.


Integral Lid solutions are permanently attached to the socket and offer a more simplistic approach to low end test.
In order to guarantee that the lid design meets your application requirements we offer a variety of options including:

  • Multiple plunger configurations
  • Thermal stream access holes
  • Heat sinks
  • Heat dissipating fans
  • Spring loaded latches