Abstract: Sorting apparatus for electrical components includes:(a) an electrical test station,(b) a transport forming pockets for receiving electrical components and for sequentially lifting the received components to the test station,(c) test circuitry including relatively movable contacts, at the test station, for electrically testing the components in the pockets, sequentially,(d) and the tested components then being discharged form the pockets in accordance with their testing.A novel rotary transport is also provided, with an annular, frusto-conical guide slot for a swingable contact, to successively engage the components.