Practical Components
Practical Components, Inc. is a privately held Los Alamitos, California-based international distributor of mechanical sample dummy components, evaluation PCB boards, and IPC-standard hand-solder training kits serving electronics OEMs, training centers, and medical device manufacturers worldwide, holding exclusive agency rights for Amkor Technology and WALTS Co. LTD.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersLos Alamitos, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Practical Components does
Practical Components, Inc. is a privately held international distributor headquartered in Los Alamitos, California, founded in 1996/1997. The company's core business is the distribution of mechanical sample "dummy" components — non-functional physical equivalents of live SMT and through-hole components (BGA, QFP, TSOP, CSP, Flip Chip, PoP, TMV, lead-free RoHS/WEEE-compliant variants) used by electronics manufacturers for solder process testing, machine setup, lead-free conversion qualification, thermal profiling, and IPC-standard hand-solder training. The company is the exclusive distributor of mechanical samples for Amkor Technology (including advanced packages such as .4mm Pitch eWLP dummy wafers and .3mm CVBGA) and the sole North American agent for WALTS Co. LTD's advanced test element group (TEG) die and test kits.
Revenue is generated through catalog-based one-time/unit sales of dummy components, evaluation PCB boards (for solder paste evaluation, machine setup, thermal cycling, and cleanliness testing), hand-solder training kits (IPC-7711/7721 rework, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001), supporting tools and supplies, and IPC validation services delivered via a partnership. Published list prices for representative kits are $154-$167 with bulk discounts on 50+ units; broader pricing is on request. The go-to-market blends direct sales (phone, website catalog, email) from California with an international distributor network of approximately 20+ exclusive partners covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Customer segments include OEM and electronics manufacturers (primary), training and certification centers, and medical device manufacturers requiring high-reliability process validation. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and U.S. Patent No. 5,370,225 (Adjustable Matrix Tray).
Practical Components firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Practical Components
- Legal name
- Practical Components, Inc.
- Website
- https://practicalcomponents.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Practical Components, Inc. is a privately held Los Alamitos, California-based international distributor of mechanical sample dummy components, evaluation PCB boards, and IPC-standard hand-solder training kits serving electronics OEMs, training centers, and medical device manufacturers worldwide, holding exclusive agency rights for Amkor Technology and WALTS Co. LTD.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Practical Components industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electronic Manufacturing Test Components
- NAICS
- Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)
Keywords
Where Practical Components is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Alamitos
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Practical Components business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dummy Component Sales: Sale of non-functional mechanical sample/dummy components that replicate live components for testing and training purposes
- Evaluation PCB Board Sales: Sale of test vehicle PCBs for solder paste evaluation, machine setup, thermal cycling, drop testing, cleanliness testing
- Solder Training Kit Sales: Sale of hand solder training kits, rework kits, and certification kits conforming to IPC standards
- Training Aids and Tools: Sale of training aids, tools and supplies including rework equipment, vacuum handling tools, inspection tools, and IPC training materials
- IPC Training and Certification Materials: Distribution of IPC certification CD-ROMs, DVDs, slides, posters and validation services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | IPC Rework Training Kit - Tin-Lead |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | IPC Rework Training Kit - Lead-Free ENIG |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Bulk Order Discount |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Practical Components product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Practical Components is an international distributor of mechanical dummy (non-functional) components that replicate the physical form of live SMT and through-hole components for solder process testing, machine setup, lead-free conversion, thermal profiling, and solder training. The company complements these with evaluation/test PCB boards, IPC-aligned hand solder training kits, and supporting training aids, tools, and supplies for the electronics manufacturing industry. It is the exclusive distributor of Amkor Technology mechanical samples and sole North American agent for WALTS Co. LTD test element group (TEG) die/test kits.
Product overview
Practical Components is an international supplier of mechanical dummy components and electronic assembly training solutions. The company operates as the exclusive distributor of Amkor Technology mechanical samples and sole agent for WALTS Co. LTD products. The product portfolio centers on Dummy Components (including BGA, QFP, TSOP, CSP, Flip Chip packages in lead-free formulations), complemented by Evaluation PCB Boards for testing/qualification, Hand Solder Training Kits for IPC certification, and Training Aids/Tools & Supplies. The company also provides IPC Validation Services through an IPC partnership. Products are available globally through an international distribution network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Practical Dummy Components®: The company's primary brand for mechanical IC sample (dummy) components used in testing, training, and process evaluation for electronics manufacturing.
Products and services
- Practical Dummy Components Non-functional mechanical sample components that serve as exact physical equivalents of live components for testing solder processes, machine setup, lead-free conversion, thermal profiling, and solder training. Available in SMT and through-hole packages including BGA, QFP, TSOP, CSP, Flip Chip, PoP, TMV, and lead-free RoHS/WEEE compliant formulations, with optional daisy-chain capability for continuity testing. Sold to electronics OEMs and manufacturers.
- Daisy-Chain Test Die & Wafers Advanced test element group wafers (TEG) die/test kits from WALTS Co. LTD used for electrical testing, daisy-chain continuity verification, and qualification of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies. Sold to semiconductor and electronics manufacturers in North America.
- Hand Solder Training Kits Comprehensive hand-solder training kits aligned to IPC standards including IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721 rework kits, J-STD-001 solder kits, through-hole kits, and wire/terminal kits. Sold to training centers, certification programs, and electronics assembly facilities.
- Evaluation PCB Boards Test vehicle PCBs used for machine setup, evaluation, qualification, workflow analysis, prototyping, and solder profiling, including BGA test boards, solder paste evaluation boards, FusionQuad boards, TMV PoP boards, cleanliness test boards, and SIR boards. Sold to electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers.
- Training Aids, Tools & Supplies Supporting tools and supplies for electronics assembly including IPC training DVDs/CD-ROMs, standards slides and posters, BGA rework stencil kits, Weller tools and kits, soldering aids, vacuum handling tools, circuit repair kits, MilProbes, matrix trays, and carrier tape reels. Sold to assembly lines, rework stations, and training programs.
- Assembled Boards Pre-assembled evaluation boards for demonstration, training, and testing purposes. Sold to training centers and electronics manufacturers.
- IPC Validation Services Certification and validation services delivered through a partnership with IPC, including Qualified Products List (QPL) and Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) programs for electronics manufacturing supplier qualification. Sold to electronics manufacturers seeking certification.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 80% cost savings compared to live components for mechanical testing applications
Companies that use Practical Components
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Practical Components technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Practical Components partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EstanfluxcoreExclusive distributor of Practical Components products throughout Spain and Portugal. Agreement finalized during Productronica exhibition in Munich.
- Amkor TechnologycoreExclusive distributor of mechanical samples dummies for Amkor Technology. Provides cutting-edge packages including PoP, TMV, CSPnl .4mm Pitch, .4mm Pitch eWLP Dummy Wafers, and .3mm CVBGA to North American market.
- WALTS Co. LTDcoreSole agent for WALTS Co. LTD providing advanced test element group wafers (TEG) die/test kits to North American market. WALTS headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan develops and provides hi-technology wafers used extensively worldwide.
- Neuro Technology Middle East FzecoreExclusive distributor of Practical Components products throughout the Middle East region.
- IPC Validation ServicesminorPartnership with IPC Validation Services for presenting certification services at APEX Conference & Exhibition. Practical representatives staff IPC booth to discuss validation services.
- Aegis Industrial Software CorporationminorPartnership to offer Aegis Traceability and Control Validation Kit for validating manufacturers plant traceability and control systems.
- PACTECHminorPartnership to offer PACTECH PCB310 Flip Chip Test & Evaluation Board for placement and daisy chain continuity testing after assembly.
- AAT Aston GmbHminorGerman representative exhibiting Practical Components products at SMT/HYBRID/PACKAGING and Productronica exhibitions in Germany.
- Kasion Automation Limited (KAL)minorExclusive Chinese distributor exhibiting Practical Components products at Nepcon Shanghai exhibition (booth 1D05).
- Nissho Musen Co., Ltd.minorJapanese distributor exhibiting Practical Components products at INTERNEPCON JAPAN exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight.
- TeknisminorDistributor network covering France, Morocco, and Tunisia regions.
- ONBoard Solutions Pty LtdminorAustralian distributor of Practical Components products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Practical Components competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ironwood Electronics: Ironwood Electronics manufactures test sockets, adapters, and probing solutions for IC and semiconductor testing. It serves the same electronics manufacturing OEM/EMS customer base as Practical Components and provides complementary test and qualification tooling used in production line setup.
- Yokowo Co., Ltd. Yokowo is a Japanese manufacturer of test sockets and contact probes used in semiconductor final test and burn-in. It targets the same semiconductor and electronics OEM customers needing mechanical and electrical test interfaces, overlapping with Practical's dummy component qualification use cases.
- Leeno Industrial: Leeno Industrial produces test pins, sockets, and contact components for semiconductor back-end test. It serves global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, making it comparable in customer base and test-and-qualification focus to Practical Components.
- Plastronics Socket Company: Plastronics manufactures burn-in and test sockets for semiconductor devices. It supplies electronics and semiconductor manufacturers with mechanical test interfaces, addressing the same process qualification and testing workflows as Practical Components' dummy components and evaluation PCBs.
- WinWay Technology: WinWay Technology designs and manufactures high-frequency test sockets and IC test solutions for semiconductor and AI chip testing. It serves the same advanced packaging test customer base that drives demand for Practical's Amkor dummy components.
- ELMEX USA: ELMEX manufactures test sockets, test terminals, and electronic test components for in-circuit and functional testing. Its products support the same SMT and electronics manufacturing test workflows targeted by Practical Components' evaluation PCB and dummy component portfolio.
- Micronics Japan (MJC): MJC manufactures test handlers, probers, and related semiconductor back-end test equipment. It serves global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers with mechanical test and handling solutions that overlap with Practical's customer base of electronics OEMs and test engineering teams.
Broad incumbents
- Cohu, Inc. Cohu is a large publicly traded supplier of semiconductor test handlers, contactors, and inspection equipment. Its broader test equipment portfolio overlaps with Practical Components' process qualification focus, though Cohu addresses final test rather than the dummy component niche.
- Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a major global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, serving the same OEM and EMS customer base as Practical Components. Mouser carries a broad catalog of live components but does not specialize in the dummy/mechanical sample niche that defines Practical's offering.
- Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is one of the largest electronic component distributors globally, supplying engineers and manufacturers with live components. As a broad-line incumbent, it shares customer overlap with Practical Components but does not compete in the specialized dummy component and qualification tooling segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Practical Components social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Practical Components financial estimates
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Practical Components leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Practical Components funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Practical Components M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Practical Components
What does Practical Components do?
Practical Components is an international distributor of mechanical dummy (non-functional) components that replicate the physical form of live SMT and through-hole components for solder process testing, machine setup, lead-free conversion, thermal profiling, and solder training. The company complements these with evaluation/test PCB boards, IPC-aligned hand solder training kits, and supporting training aids, tools, and supplies for the electronics manufacturing industry. It is the exclusive distributor of Amkor Technology mechanical samples and sole North American agent for WALTS Co. LTD test element group (TEG) die/test kits.
Is Practical Components a public or private company?
Practical Components is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Practical Components founded?
Practical Components was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Practical Components based?
Practical Components is headquartered in Los Alamitos, United States, in the North America region.
How does Practical Components make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Dummy Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are evaluation PCB Board Sales, solder Training Kit Sales, training Aids and Tools and IPC Training and Certification Materials.
Who are Practical Components's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ironwood Electronics, Yokowo Co., Ltd., Leeno Industrial, Plastronics Socket Company, WinWay Technology, ELMEX USA and Micronics Japan (MJC). Broad incumbents are Cohu, Inc., Mouser Electronics and Digi-Key Electronics.
Does Practical Components have an API?
No public API is recorded for Practical Components.
What industry is Practical Components in?
Practical Components's product category is Electronic Manufacturing Test Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAKAA, Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail. Its NAICS code is 334419 and its SIC code is 5065.