FASTENERS FOR USE IN STAINLESS STEEL SHEETS

One of the very basics of self-clinching is that the fastener must be harder than the host sheet. Only then will the fastener perform as intended. This is particularly challenging whet installing fasteners into stainless steel sheets.

Therefore we have developed this line of specially hardenedstainless steel fasteners. When pressed in they become an integral part of the sheet. They allow the use of stainless steel sheet to satisfy applications, which require lighter, stronger designs that must perform in challenging environments. Effectively eliminate welding and reduce loose hardware.

PEM self-clinching nuts provide strong load-bearing threads in stainless sheets as thin as .030"/0.8mm. When properly installed the nuts mount permanently in the sheets with one side completely flush within the panel. PEM type SP nuts also provide significant corrosion resistant properties for the most demanding conditions.

PEM self-clinching flush-head studs can be mounted in stainless sheets as thin as .040"/1 mm. These studs offer convenient attachment points and achieve excellent performance values. Type FHP studs have high corrosion resistance. You can select either the FH4 or FHP types depending on the level of corrosion resistance that you require.

PEM self-clinching standoffs provide a permanently mounted fastener that can be used for mounting, stacking or spacing components to or from stainless steel panels. Pressed into stainless sheets as thin as .040"/1.02mm these fasteners are available as Type S04 (blind) or Type BSO4 (through hole) types.

PEM self-clinching panel fasteners provide "tool only" access to your stainless steel assemblies.

Fasteners made from precipitation hardened grade stainless are particularly useful in applications such as outdoor equipment, medical devices and chemical and food processing equipment or anywhere corrosive element exposure is possible.