Difference between revisions of "Selecting height of self-clinching fasteners based on material thickness"
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| − | * | + | *When adding self-clinching standoffs and studs that will extend through the face from the outside of the face, consider the material thickness to ensure there is sufficient clearance between your component and the enclosure when you select the height of the fasteners. To calculate the actual clearance between a circuit board and the enclosure, subtract the sheet metal thickness from the height of the fastener. For example, a 0.375" (9.53mm) standoff, mounted in a 14 gauge (0.075") enclosure wall, will provide 0.300" (7.62mm) clearance to a component, and less if the metal is thicker.<br> |
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Protocase offers a wide variety of [http://www.protocase.com/products/mcf_self_clinching_fasteners.php self-clinching fasteners] for use in your enclosure designs. | Protocase offers a wide variety of [http://www.protocase.com/products/mcf_self_clinching_fasteners.php self-clinching fasteners] for use in your enclosure designs. | ||
<br><br>'''See Also:''' | <br><br>'''See Also:''' | ||
* [[About_Measurements_and_Fabrication_Tolerances | '''About Measurements and Fabrication Tolerances''']] | * [[About_Measurements_and_Fabrication_Tolerances | '''About Measurements and Fabrication Tolerances''']] | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 2 February 2016
Self-clinching fasteners are threaded nuts, studs, or standoffs that are mechanically pressed into sheet metal to provide solid fastening points. Nuts can be used to accept bolts, standoffs can be inserted for mounting circuit boards and studs can be used for mounting connectors.
- When adding self-clinching standoffs and studs that will extend through the face from the outside of the face, consider the material thickness to ensure there is sufficient clearance between your component and the enclosure when you select the height of the fasteners. To calculate the actual clearance between a circuit board and the enclosure, subtract the sheet metal thickness from the height of the fastener. For example, a 0.375" (9.53mm) standoff, mounted in a 14 gauge (0.075") enclosure wall, will provide 0.300" (7.62mm) clearance to a component, and less if the metal is thicker.
Protocase offers a wide variety of self-clinching fasteners for use in your enclosure designs.
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