Posted to News on 23rd Mar 2016, 00:00
Reliable attachment solutions for PCBs
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.
All types are supplied on tape and reel compatible with existing SMT automated installation equipment and install permanently where designed in the same manner and at the same time as other surface mount components prior to the automated reflow solder process. Where necessary, a polyimide patch affixed to the end of the fasteners allows for vacuum pickup. Production benefits include avoiding potential board damage and scrap due to improper secondary installation operations by off-line equipment, promoting faster assembly.
The ReelFast product line includes: Type SMTSO steel nuts and spacers/standoffs and Type SMTSOB brass versions with or without threads for board mounting, stacking, or spacing applications; and newly introduced Type SMTPFLSM all-metal spring-loaded captive panel screws and Type PSHP captive panel screws with colour plastic caps to allow for subsequent access to assemblies.
