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PEM® self-clinching studs are installed by placing them in properly sized holes in the sheets and squeezing into place with any standard press. The squeezing action embeds the head of the stud into the sheet. The metal displaced by the head flows smoothly and evenly around the ribs and into the annular groove - creating a flushhead assembly and securely locking the stud into the sheet with high torque-out and pushout resistances.

HFH (heavy-duty) Studs replace weld studs with easier installation at lower costs. The large stud head which projects above the sheet material distributes the axial tightening force over a large area thereby improving pull through resistance.

HFHB (heavy-duty BUSBAR®) Studs are ideal for applications which demand superior electrical/mechanical attachment points. Phosphor bronze studs offer twice the conductivity of carbon steel studs.
  • Types HFH and HFHS are for high-strength applications in sheets as thin as .050”.
  • Type HFHB is for superior electrical/mechanical attachment in copper.
  • Type HFH is recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 85 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 165 or less.
  • Type HFHS is recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 70 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 125 or less.
  • Type HFHB is recommended for use in copper sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 55 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 83 or less.
Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB 2
Unit of Measure
Items Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
HFH-032-8ZI
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB - Unified
Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
HFH-0420-8ZI
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB - Unified
Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
HFH-0518-8ZI
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB - Unified
Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
HFH-032-12ZI
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB - Unified
Heavy duty studs, non flush - HFH, HFHB,  HFHS
HFH-0420-12ZI
High-Strength Studs - Type HFH/HFHS/HFHB - Unified
Description N/A PEM® self-clinching studs are installed by placing them in properly sized holes in the sheets and squeezing into place with any standard press. The squeezing action embeds the head of the stud into the sheet. The metal displaced by the head flows smoothly and evenly around the ribs and into the annular groove - creating a flushhead assembly and securely locking the stud into the sheet with high torque-out and pushout resistances.

HFH (heavy-duty) Studs replace weld studs with easier installation at lower costs. The large stud head which projects above the sheet material distributes the axial tightening force over a large area thereby improving pull through resistance.

HFHB (heavy-duty BUSBAR®) Studs are ideal for applications which demand superior electrical/mechanical attachment points. Phosphor bronze studs offer twice the conductivity of carbon steel studs.
  • Types HFH and HFHS are for high-strength applications in sheets as thin as .050”.
  • Type HFHB is for superior electrical/mechanical attachment in copper.
  • Type HFH is recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 85 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 165 or less.
  • Type HFHS is recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 70 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 125 or less.
  • Type HFHB is recommended for use in copper sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” Scale) 55 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 83 or less.
Thread Size N/A .190-32 (#10-32) N/A .250-20 (1/4-20) N/A .313-18 (5/16-18) N/A .190-32 (#10-32) N/A .250-20 (1/4-20)
Thread Code N/A 032 N/A 0420 N/A 0518 N/A 032 N/A 0420
Length Code N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 12 N/A 12
Material Code N/A
Min. Sheet Thickness N/A .050 in N/A .060 in N/A .075 in N/A .050 in N/A .060 in
Hole Size in Sheet + .005 - .000 N/A .190 in N/A .250 in N/A .312 in N/A .190 in N/A .250 in
Max. Hole in Attached Parts N/A .250 in N/A .312 in N/A .375 in N/A .250 in N/A .312 in
L - Length ± .015 N/A .500 in a1379.jpg N/A .500 in a1379.jpg N/A .500 in a1379.jpg N/A .750 in a1379.jpg N/A .750 in a1379.jpg
H ± .01 N/A .300 in N/A .380 in N/A .480 in N/A .300 in N/A .380 in
S Max.1 N/A .105 in N/A .125 in N/A .140 in N/A .105 in N/A .125 in
T Max. N/A .040 in N/A .050 in N/A .070 in N/A .040 in N/A .050 in
Min. Dist. Hole C/L to Edge N/A .415 in N/A .460 in N/A .500 in N/A .415 in N/A .460 in
Thread Strength N/A 120 ksi
For Use in Sheet Hardness N/A HRB 85 / HB 165 or Less
Thread Specification N/A External, ANSI B1.1, 2A
Fastener Material N/A Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
Standard Finish N/A Zinc plated per ASTM B633, SC1 (5µm), Type III, colorless
Optional Finish N/A
CAD Supplier N/A PennEngineering® (PEM®)
  • 1 Threads are gageable to within 2 pitches of the “S” Max. dimension. A class 3B/5H maximum material commercial nut shall pass up to the “S” Max. dimension.