Installation of Sheet Metal Standoffs
The Self Clinching Standoffs for Very Thin Sheets are to be installed into ductile material which allows for the metal into which the fastener is installed to flow into the clinch profile of the standoff, and provide a permanent reusable thread in the assembly. Each self clinching thin head standoff is installed into the proper size hole in the mating panel and is then pressed into place using a squeezing force. The standoff eliminates the possibility of loose hardware in the assembly which is a very important feature for design engineers particularly in electronic enclosures and cabinetry. When properly installed the self clinching standoffs provide excellent push out and torque out values that meet or exceed the industry standards. The standoffs design allows the fastener to retain its dimensional integrity during the clinch process. The clinch fasteners, unlike a swage fastener or rivet, do not deform around the panel but the material in the panel flows around the clinch profile of the fastener.
