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Self-clinching fasteners are ideal if you want to create strong, reusable threads and mounting points in thin sheet metal, PCBs, and other materials. They help you save time and money, while also reducing damage to the material or bulging.
Self-clinching is a secure, robust fastening solution suitable for various metals and sheet thicknesses. This is how it works:
A self-clinching fastener is pressed into the workpiece, displacing the host material around the mounting hole. This causes the material to cold flow into a specially designed annular recess in the fastener’s shank or pilot. A serrated clinching ring or a special head shape prevents the fastener from rotating after installation.
The self-clinching fasteners for PC boards broach or cut into the material, creating an interference-type fit. In both cases, the result is a permanent connection that eliminates the need for loose parts like nuts and washers.
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Self-clinching fasteners provide strong mounting points and high push-out as well as torque-out performance. They are also cleaner than traditional fastening methods like spot welding – all without causing panel damage or bulging. In addition, the easy installation process allows you to save costs and benefit from shorter assembly times.
Self-clinching fasteners can be installed into a wide variety of materials and provide reliable fastening connections for diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, enclosures/housings, mechanical engineering, or medical and life science applications.
The core product types in an extensive portfolio of clinching fasteners are
We supply branded self-clinching solutions, including the following:
Insertion Presses
Hydraulic-based inserter systems for the installation of self-clinching fasteners. Precise and reliable.
Self-Clinching Fasteners
Micro fasteners by PEM® are ideal for compact electronic applications, such as computers and laptops, tablets, wearables, smartphones and other devices.
Self-Clinching Fasteners
The clinching technology pioneer offers all types of self-clinching fasteners such as nuts, studs, or standoffs.
Insertion Machines
Reliable insertion presses and automatic feeding systems for self-clinching fasteners.
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