Standoffs

Standoff are also known as spacers. They are mechanical inserts used to attach threads to thin sheet steel or other thin materials. However, they have the added advantage of acting as spacers. Standoff can be used to hold two parallel metal sheets at a given distance apart, by screwing or clipping them together. Whatever the material used (steel, inox or aluminum), the installation guarantees strength and reliability, even in cases of frequent assembly and disassembly. The system can also be used as a shaft or bearing.

Principles of use :

Pressure is required to install standoff in sheet metal. This requires access to both sides of the support. Installation is performed by placing the fastener in a pre-punched circular hole in the sheet, then applying sufficient pressure using a T60 or T90 type press. The hexagonal head of the stud is simply pressed into the sheet, so that the material is forced into the groove. The fastener thus becomes an integral part of the assembly, with no risk of detachment. It also enables panels to be spaced with a minimum of parts. For threaded versions, a screw completes the fastening of the component. After installation, the head of the standoff is flush with the support sheet, whether blind or through. This eliminates any rework or finishing operations after crimping.

Standoff characteristics :

Our standoff are available in steel, aluminum, inox and reinforced inox, from size M2 to M5.

They are available in open, blind or smooth versions.

Unthreaded studs are also available as spacers for multi-panel assemblies.

For particularly demanding applications, versions with larger heads and higher passage forces can be produced.

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