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PEM® self-clinching fasteners from PennEngineering have been recognized as the market leader in thin sheet fastening for over 75 years. A “go-to” fastening resource for virtually every industry – electronics, data/telecom, medical, automotive, marine, aerospace/avionics – PEM fasteners have enabled the development of ever thinner and lighter end-product designs.
How can PEM fasteners help you?
PEM self-clinching fasteners provide distinct design advantages.
- Greater reliability and holding power than extruded/tapped or stamped threads, improving the quality and robustness of the connection
- High pushout and torque-out resistance in thin sheet metal
- Added strength for sub-assemblies, with fasteners becoming a permanent part of panels, chassis, brackets, etc.
- High positional accuracy, with no special hole preparation required
- Cleaner appearance with no swaged rim protrusion, as reverse side of metal sheet remains flush
- Easier and quicker assembly; less parts on the manufacturing floor
PEM self-clinching fasteners reduce assembly time.
- Fewer parts to handle, as washers, lock washers and loose nuts are not required in final assembly
- Fewer assembly steps, which can cut the assembly time from a full minute to just 10 seconds per fastener, reducing assembly costs and increasing manufacturing throughput
- Simplified and expedited component mounting and assembly operations, even in the field
- Faster final assembly, as hardware installation is typically performed during fabrication instead of final production
- No reworking/retapping necessary after application
PEM self-clinching fasteners reduce installed costs. The numbers below come from real cases of savings
- Flexibility to secure a wider range of materials
- Real reduction in installed cost versus other fastener designs:
- Up to 27% less than loose fasteners
- Up to 40% less than welded fasteners
- Nearly half that of blind rivet nuts
- How much can converting to PEM fasteners save you?
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A cost-effective alternative to welding or riveting
PEM self-clinching fasteners are a proven, practical alternative to spot welding or riveting, resulting in labor savings and eliminating quality concerns from welding spatter. They accomplish this by offering a permanent, extremely stress-resistant attachment in sheet metal too thin to be tapped – down to 0.20mm / .008″.
Designed for installation into sheet metal panels made of ductile material softer than the fastener being used, choose PEM fasteners to:
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Source PEM Fasteners from S.W. Anderson – the perfect fit
We’re one of the nation’s top PEM fastener distributors, and we’ve been specifying, designing, and implementing them into customer applications for more than 60 years.
We offer a large in-stock inventory with shorter lead times, custom packaging options and, of course, superior service — like in-person visits to solve your application concerns and design challenges. As your trusted partner, you can always count on us for accurate, on-time delivery.