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News Release from: PennEngineering | Subject: PF13/PF14 panel fasteners
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2003
Panel fasteners feature captive screws
Two new types of PEM self-clinching panel fasteners are designed to enable easy access to components subsequent to assembly.
Two new types of PEM self-clinching panel fasteners are designed to enable easy access to components subsequent to assembly Both types are ideal for attaching thin metal panels and feature a captive-screw design to keep hardware to a minimum, promote quicker installation, and eliminate any risk of loose parts falling out and damaging components
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Type PF13 panel fasteners (with knurled caps) and Type PF14 panel fasteners (with smooth caps) are complete spring-loaded panel fastener assemblies for permanent installation in aluminium or steel sheets as thin as 0.92mm.
They are available in three screw lengths and in thread sizes 4-40 through 1/4-20 and M3 through M6.
Both types can be ordered with DuraBlack finish to meet front-panel appearance requirements.
The panel fasteners are installed by inserting them into properly sized punched or drilled holes and pressing them into place using a Pemserter or any standard press.
The side opposite installation will remain flush.
Both types feature a universal slot/Phillips drive as standard; other drives are available.
The large knurled cap on Type PF13 fasteners allows for finger hand actuation.
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