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Benefits of a Self-Clinching Standoff

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Jodie Marshall
Benefits of a Self-Clinching Standoff

The type of self-clinching standoff you purchase will depend on how you plan to install it. The size of the mounting hole, sheet material, and installation process can all affect the result. It is always recommended to perform performance testing on your project before purchasing a self-clinching standoff. Failure to clinch the joint can be a result of several reasons, including poor screw strength, wrong size, or insufficient installation.

Through-Threaded

A self clinching standoff is an integral part of many cabinetry and electronic enclosures. They are installed into a hole in the mating panel by using a squeezing force. Self-clinching standoffs eliminate the risk of loose hardware during assembly, which is especially important in cabinetry and electronic enclosures. Listed below are some of the benefits of self-clinching standoffs.

Self-clinching standoffs space components and panels within a metal enclosure. They are available in aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. Self-clinching standoffs require fasteners that are sufficiently hard to prevent them from being dislodged during assembly. For most applications, a through-threaded self-clinching standoff is a preferred choice. However, many people still use blind-threaded standoffs, which leave an unseen outer panel intact.


Blind-Threaded

Self clinching standoffs are a versatile tool for mounting electronic components, such as audio and video components, to a variety of surfaces. These hardware fasteners are typically sold in metric or inch sizes and protect electrical connections and fragile circuitry. Additionally, self clinching standoffs eliminate loose hardware from aftermarket components. To find the perfect self clinching standoff for your application, speak to a Monroe JHP Fasteners expert.

Self-clinching standoffs have an internal thread that inserts into a sheet and raises the sheet above another. Much like rivet bushes, these fasteners work to securely fasten components to a weak surface. Generally, they are installed into a hole in a mating panel and squeezed into place by applying a force to the standoff. Afterward, these fasteners sit flush within the sheet, eliminating the possibility of loose hardware in the assembly process.

DSOS/DSO Threaded

DSOS/DSO THREADED standoffs are made for close-to-edge applications. Depending on the material, thickness, and hole size, clinching profiles may vary. The material, pitch, and thread code may all play an important role in determining the clinching profile. These standoffs are made to last for many years.

The DSOS/DSO threaded standoffs are available in a wide range of materials. Thread codes 8632 and 6440 have thicker walls and are therefore less likely to crack and cut into the board. When choosing standoffs, contact a PEM distributor for availability, pricing, and minimum quantities. The dimensions are measured in inches. Contact your distributor for information on the DSOS/DSO threaded standoffs you need.


RoHS-Compliant

PEM Type MSO4 self Clinching Standoffs are designed to provide permanent load-bearing threads in metal. These RoHS-compliant standoffs are available in metric and unified sizes. The standoff's hexagon head provides optimum torque and push-out resistance. These standoffs are ideal for microPEMs and other thin panel applications. The PEM Type MSO4 microPEM standoff is available in metric, unified, and inch sizes.

These standoffs are available through threaded or blind threaded styles and varying lengths. Thread sizes range from #2-56 through #6-32, and from M2.5 to M3.5. They feature a barrel-end thread design that minimizes the length of the mating screw. You can also specify oversized fastener bodies for increased bearing surfaces. They are easy to install and can be easily removed and cleaned.

 


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