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108 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK PENN ENGINEERING ADVANCEMENTS IN MICRO FASTENING TECHNOLOGY from page 26 An ideal replacement for threads, adhesives, rivets, and other small fasteners, the ClampDisk fastener presses straight onto a 1mm pin while the upward flanges of the disk grip onto the pin and prevent push-off, while the downward flanges flex and generate clamp load. ¤ microPEM ® Tack Fasteners like TackPin ® and TackSert ® provide a smart alternative to traditional micro screws, which can be a challenge to fit into smaller profiles and may increase failed performance risk. Tack fasteners are less expensive to install, fit within a smaller envelope, provide better process control, and have a head style that’s conducive to cosmetic applications. Their design also allows for thinner applications – ideal for consumer electronics. Rounding Out The microPEM ® Portfolio Below is a sample of other fastening solutions in the microPEM® portfolio: ¤ Type MSO4 microPEM ® Self-Clinching Standoffs mount and/or space components in applications with extremely limited real estate for attachment hardware. Standard types have been developed with threads as small as M1 / #0-80 and in lengths as short as 2 mm / .080”. ¤ Type MSOFS microPEM ® Flaring Standoffs attach permanently in any panel as thin as 0.2 mm / .008” of any hardness, including metal or stainless steel, plastics, and printed circuit boards. The flaring feature allows for installation into multiple panels and enables reduced centerline-to-edge designs. Threads are as small as M1 / #0-80. ¤ Type MPP microPEM ® Unthreaded Self- Clinching Locating Pins ideally suit locating, positioning, and/or alignment applications in stainless steel assemblies. Standard versions are designed with diameters as small as 1 mm / .040” and in lengths as short as 2 mm / .080”. The pin’s head mounts flush into stainless steel panels and these fasteners will exhibit excellent corrosion resistance. ¤ Types MSIA/MSIB microPEM ® Symmetrical, Thru-Threaded Inserts for Plastics will install (using ultrasonic equipment or a thermal press) either in straight or tapered mounting holes. Their symmetrical design saves time during production by eliminating any need for orienting the fastener prior to installation. The brass or lead-free inserts can be specified in thread sizes as small as M1 / #0-80 and in a variety of lengths. ¤ Type SMTSO microPEM ® threaded spacers for printed circuit boards are engineered for nut and spacer applications on boards. They install permanently (in the same way and at the same time as other surface mount components prior to the automated reflow solder process) and are available in thread sizes as small as M1 / #0-80 and lengths as short as 1 mm / 0.62”. Ultimately, the spacers eliminate a need to place hardware manually on a populated printed circuit board. Recap From a purely design and engineering perspective, extremely small micro fasteners are in a world of their own – they’re not merely scaled-down versions of larger counterparts. When fasteners are reduced down to lengths as small as 1 mm, thread sizes as small as M0.8, and diameters under 1 mm, issues relating to tight tolerances and performance values, among others, become magnified. Unique features engineered into a micro fastener become both critical and essential with specialty design coming into play. This underscores the inherent benefits of partnering with an experienced fastener supplier that’s equipped to not only manufacture and deliver precision parts, but also provide engineering expertise that delivers application success and innovative customer solutions for next-gen challenges. PENN ENGINEERING
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 109 Shear-Loc Products, has recently updated its website that now showcases four new product lines which brings their total offering to over 5000 choices. The user can now direct their need for an exact thread size and the website will show part numbers for the entire offering for that requirement. The website also has a factory direct quote system giving the customer pricing, sources, and availability. Be sure to check out the information section that covers FAQ, Food for Thought and About Us. Shear-Loc Products is the original developer and manufacturer of the instant thumbscrew. The Shear-Loc design makes it much more than merely a press fit assembly. It’s a cold-forming process that creates a permanent junction between the socket head cap screw and the knob. The strength of this connection is enough to withstand nearly every hand strength application. Shear-Loc Products was awarded two individual patents with 13 claims for their functional design. We have the most experience incorporating coldforming techniques, allowing our products to overcome the varying tolerances present in every socket head cap screw. This knowledge and our dedication to quality is what creates the value Shear-Loc instant thumbscrews have been known for over 50 years. For more information contact Shear-Loc Products, at 23191 Peralta Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653. Tel: 1-800-775-5668, Fax: 949-768-8705, Email: sales@shear-loc.com or visit them online at www.shear-loc.com.
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