Engineers can use self-clinching fasteners on stainless-steel panels and parts, but first they must address some important issues. Engineers routinely turn to self-clinching (SC) fasteners when they ...

ReelFast microPEM (type SMTSO) fasteners for compact electronic assemblies install permanently on PCBs in the same way and time as other SMT components prior to the automated reflow solder process.

Nuts, bolts, and machine screws are the most common fasteners used for thin joints, despite the ongoing development of other fastener types. One reason for their popularity is that they are come in a ...