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Clinch fasteners at the right angle

A Penn Engineering product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 20, 2003

Patented R'Angle self-clinching fasteners can be used to create strong right-angle attachment points in thin steel or aluminium assemblies.

Patented R'Angle self-clinching fasteners can be used to create strong right-angle attachment points in thin steel or aluminium assemblies.

These unique fasteners have been developed as cost-effective and practical alternatives to bent tabs at edges of sheets; bent tabs in the middle of sheets; bent flanges; right-angle brackets; or tack welds.

The PEM R'Angle product line includes both self-tapping and steel threaded types, which install permanently in metal sheets as thin as 1mm.

Self-tapping Type RAA aluminium clinch fasteners are designed for use in aluminium sheets, requiring only a thread-forming screw in sizes 4-40, 6-32 or 8-32 or M3 or M4 to complete final assembly.

Threaded Type RAS steel clinch fasteners in sizes 4-40, 6-32 and 8-32 or M3 and M4 can be installed either in aluminium or steel sheets and accept standard machine screws.

Their benefits for an assembly include more predictable designs and tighter design control, improved shielding characteristics, material and assembly cost savings, reduction of loose hardware, unmarred panel surfaces, and elimination of welding.

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