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PEM SMTSSS ReelFast SNAP-TOP Standoff Fasteners
New PEM® SMTSSS™ ReelFast® SNAP-TOP® standoff fasteners from PennEngineering® hold printed circuit boards securely in assemblies without requiring mating screws or other loose threaded hardware to complete attachment. T...
Patented PEM® R’ANGLE® fasteners for thin metal assemblies and printed circuit boards create strong right-angle attachment points to enable tighter design control, reduced hardware counts, and associated production economies. T...
PEM ReelFast brass surface mount fasteners
New PEM® ReelFast® Brass Surface Mount Fasteners for PC Boards Provide Superior Electrical and Mechanical Attachment Points New PEM® ReelFast® brass surface mount fa...
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New PEM SMTSK Standoff Fasteners for Printed Circuit Board Applications
Feb 26, 2019 | New PEM® SMTSK™ unthreaded standoffs from PennEngineering® permanently surface mount on printed circuit boards to enable quick attachment and removal of stacked components without requiring screws or tools. Their unique barrel design allows for a stacked board or panel to be slipped easily into place and then detached by simply sliding the component sideways and lifting it off. These standoffs will effectively serve to attach and
PEM® Fasteners for Printed Circuit Board Applications
Oct 25, 2016 | Enable Secure and Reliable Attachment Using Minimal Hardware
Several dedicated families of PEM® fasteners from PennEngineering® enable secure and reliable attachment for a wide range of printed circuit board applications. Depending on type and style, these fastener solutions can satisfy component-to-board, board-to-board, board-to-chassis, or stacking or spacing attachment challenges. They offer practical alternatives to loose hardware and other joining methods, install permanently without secondary operations, and ultimately can simplify and streamline assembly.
Jan 07, 2016 | The expanding line of PEM® ReelFast® surface mount fasteners from PennEngineering® offers a variety of reliable attachment solutions for printed circuit board applications. Depending on type, the fasteners can be specified to mount, stack, or space boards; attach components to boards; create right-angle attachment points on boards; or enable repeated access without requiring loose screws.
New PEM® ReelFast® Surface Mount Spring-Loaded Captive Panel Screws for Printed Circuit Boards
Oct 15, 2015 | New PEM® ReelFast® surface mount spring-loaded captive panel screws (Type SMTPFLSM™) from PennEngineering® install precisely and permanently where designed on printed circuit boards to provide secure attachment and allow for subsequent access whenever necessary. These all-metal captive screw assemblies mount in one piece on boards using the pick-and-place method and will install in the same manner and at the same time as other surface mount components prior to the automated reflow solder process. The captive screw technology eliminates issues and risks associated with the handling, installing, and potential loosening of standard screws and can be easily actuated with the combination Torx®/slot drive.
PennEngineering® Awarded U.S. Patent for Unique Heat Sink Mounting System
Sep 22, 2015 | PennEngineering® has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,113,567 for a unique three-piece heat sink mounting system designed to securely attach heat sinks to printed circuit boards while providing firm and constant contact to the chip component for optimized heat dissipation. The inventor of this dynamic mounting system is Robert F. Stotz, Jr.
PennEngineering® Awarded U.S. Patent for Panel Fastener with Hold-Down Ring
Jul 06, 2015 |
PennEngineering® has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,051,956 for a panel fastener featuring a hold-down ring, which enables the fastener’s integral screw to be held in its extended position for easy pick-and-place installation during the surface mount assembly process. The inventor of the patented fastener, Brian Bentrim, P.E., serves as Director of Global New Product Development and Quality at the Company. The patent is also currently pending in other regions globally.
