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Self-clinching threaded fasteners designed for close-to-edge placement

PennEngineering® offers variations of PEM® self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs designed to allow for close-to-edge placement in thin metal assemblies without compromising the host sheet or fastener. Their engineering reduces the standard minimum distance for hole-centerline-to-edge required for successful clinching.

Upon installation, the metal fastener threads accept mating hardware to complete the attachment process. They will withstand repeated disassembly and reattachment of components without affecting fastener or thread integrity, reliability, and performance.

The clinch fasteners ultimately lock into place; become permanent parts of an assembly; and will not rotate, loosen, or fall out.