PEM® ReelFast® surface mount nuts, spacers, panel fasteners and R’ANGLE® fasteners are mounted to printed circuit boards in the same manner as other surface mount components prior to the solder reflow process. The fasteners are provided on tape and reel compatible with existing SMT automated installation equipment. Nuts and spacers are available in threaded and unthreaded sizes.
Benefits of ReelFast® SMT fasteners are:
Faster assembly
Reduced scrap
Reduced handling
Reduced risk of board damage that may occur when fasteners are improperly installed with off-line equipment
(30)For attachment of thin sheets to plastics, common casting materials and other similar base materials.
Also available in micro sizes, which are ideal for compact electronics.
Features and Benefits
Secure sheets to common magnesium die casting materials such as AZ91D. Also appropriate for attaching panels to plastics such as ABS.
Alternative to screws, eliminating the need to tap or use threaded inserts.
Tapered tip for easier alignment into base panel.
Top sheet can be any material.
Low-profile head.
Simple, press-in installation. Does not require heat or ultrasonics.
