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Captive-screw products include UL-approved types
The expanded range of PEM self-clinching captive-panel-screw products includes several UL-approved types designed for tool-only operation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2009
PEM Spotfast provides permanent flush mounting
The latest PEM Spotfast fastener from Penn Engineering permanently joins metal sheets to PC boards or plastic panels and creates a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2009
Penn launches strong, self-clinching PEM studs
PennEngineering is offering a family of PEM large-sized self-clinching studs for applications demanding high-strength and reliable performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2009
Penn reveals captive screw access hardware
Penn Engineering has unveiled PEM CAPS access hardware, incorporating a captive screw and plastic coloured cap in a spring-loaded assembly to promote secure attachment and allow subsequent access.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 April 2009
Threaded inserts offer blind attachment solution
Atlas SpinTite threaded inserts provide a corrosion resistant fastening solution for blind attachment applications where only one side of a panel is accessible for assembly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 November 2008
Fasteners provide reliable metal attachment
PEM Spotfast fasteners paired with a specially-designed wave washer allow reliable attachment of two thin metal parts in applications requiring repeatable pivoting or hinging action.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 October 2008
Screws correct minor misalignments
The MAThread anti cross-threading screw technology corrects off-angle installations and reliably aligns components.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 July 2008
Spec sheets detail fastener presses
Pemserter presses are engineered to provide squeezing force to enable self-clinching fasteners to become permanent and integral parts of an assembly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 June 2008
Fasteners provide load-bearing threads
Floating self-clinching fasteners are designed for permanent installation in thin stainless-steel sheets.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2008
Screw assembly suits varied panels
PennEngineering's MAThread anti cross-threading screw technology corrects off-angle installations, reliably aligning components and easily sliding through potentially clogged internal threads.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 January 2008
Bolts suit thin metal
PennEngineering PEM spinning clinch bolts allow quicker attachment of mating hardware by eliminating the need for loose fasteners such as screws and retaining clips or washers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 October 2007
Website eases access to fastener resources
Redesigned website makes navigation easy with links prompting full access to the wide range of fastening resources available online.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 August 2007
Fasteners offer corrosion resistance
PEM SpotFast stainless steel self-clinching fasteners permanently join two metal sheets to create a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 August 2007
Caps allow colour coding
PEM metal/plastic access hardware ordered with custom ABS cap colours allow for colour-coding or matching in an assembly to offer specific practical functions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2007
Fasteners offer easy sheet detaching
PEM Keyhole self-clinching sheet joining fasteners promote speedier assembly and disassembly and allow for either horizontal or vertical component mounting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 April 2007
Self-clinching fastener handbook updated
An updated 14-page "Self-clinching fastener handbook" is now available free from PennEngineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 November 2006
Steel fasteners bring sheets together smoothly
Self-clinching fasteners permanently join two metal sheets to create a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2006
Busbar fasteners maximise conductivity
PEM Type HFHB busbar self-clinching studs can ideally satisfy applications demanding superior electrical/mechanical attachment points in copper.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2006
Product guide brings fastener ranges together
A newly updated 12-page "Product guide and index to bulletins" serves as a quick and easy reference source for fastener products and installation equipment available from PennEngineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 August 2006
Fastener feeding system shows up on DVD
A new free DVD now available from PennEngineering profiles the Pemserter in-die fastener feeding system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2006
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