Self-clinching fasteners
Category: Key Components
Exhibitor: TOP SCREW METAL CORP.
Booth No: N/A
Characteristic
🔩 Product Overview
Self-clinching fasteners are permanent, high-strength fastening solutions for sheet-metal applications. These include nuts, studs, standoffs, panel fasteners, and pilot pins. Installed by pressing into pre-drilled or punched holes, they form a permanent bond without welding and are ideal where backside access is limited
✅ Key Features
High torque and push-out resistance: In many cases, the screw fails before the insert does—demonstrating excellent anti-rotation performance .
Metal cold-flow retention: The ductile panel material fills the undercut recess as it’s pressed, locking the fastener in place
Low-profile finish: Once installed, they sit flush or nearly flush with the surface for sleek and space-saving assemblies .
Variety of types: Available as studs, nuts, standoffs, panel fasteners, and pilot pins .
Quick, welding-free installation: Press-fit installation using a clinching press or handheld tool—no adhesives or welding required .
🎯 Applications
Electronics enclosures: Provide strong, thread-mounted points for circuit boards and covers.
Automotive, aerospace & industrial: Suitable for vibration-prone and space-constrained thin-sheet applications.
Structural standoffs: Used to maintain spacing and support components.
Panel mounting & alignment: Panel fasteners enable quick-fit assembly; pilot pins afford precise positioning.
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