--- title: Fastening Solutions for Automotive Electronics | Self-clinching fasteners from PEMⓇ description: Strong, innovative fastening solutions for today’s ever-changing automotive electronics applications. PEMⓇ Self-Clinching Fasteners allow for fewer parts, fewer assembly steps, and faster time to market. image: https://info.pemnet.com/hubfs/PEN-AE-Talk%20to%20an%20Engineer-Feature%20Image.jpg --- # Get Better Performance with PEM® Automotive Electronics Fasteners ## Strong, innovative fastening solutions for today's ever-changing automotive electronics applications. PEM® Self-Clinching Fasteners allow for fewer assembly steps, and faster time to market.    *Jump to a section...* [FASTENER COMPARISON ](https://info.pemnet.com/fastening-solutions-for-automotive-electronics#fastener-comparison) [PRODUCTS ](https://info.pemnet.com/fastening-solutions-for-automotive-electronics#products) [APPLICATIONS ](https://info.pemnet.com/fastening-solutions-for-automotive-electronics#applications) [INSTALLATION ](https://info.pemnet.com/fastening-solutions-for-automotive-electronics#installation) [TALK TO AN ENGINEER ](https://info.pemnet.com/fastening-solutions-for-automotive-electronics#talk-to-an-engineer) ## Above and Beyond the Ability of Traditional Screws Traditional welded caged or anchor nuts and sheet metal screws can be an expensive option when considering the entire cost of your installation—and they can lengthen your time to market thanks to secondary operations and installation time.   PEMⓇ TK4™TackSertⓇ Pins, B™ Self-clinching Blind Fasteners and THFE™ Heavy Duty Studs are just a few of our fasteners that are commonly used in automotive electronics applications to provide a better alternative as a stronger, cleaner, more reliable solution for your automotive electronic applications. ## Go stronger, cleaner, more reliable Stronger threads vs. a tapped panel, along with flexible design capabilities for applications using dissimilar materials. Environmentally friendly, with no weld splatter and less energy requirements. - Permanently mounted blind threads in metal sheets as thin as .040”/1mm - Self-clinching nuts provide strong load-bearing threads in stainless steel sheets as thin as .8mm ![fastener diagram](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%5BMojo%5D%20Landing%20Page%20Images/AE/pem-se-fastener-diagram.png?width=600&name=pem-se-fastener-diagram.png)   **![time-money-image](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%5BMojo%5D%20Landing%20Page%20Images/AE/time-money-image.png?width=600&name=time-money-image.png)**   ## Reduce costs and lead-time Lower total installed cost, better process control, and reduced opportunity for field failures. - Easy ordering and lower cost for total install - Reduced installation time by eliminating secondary operations [![Download Design Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6581177/d9fd87fe-ca6d-4810-b13d-5c0475bf4575.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6581177/d9fd87fe-ca6d-4810-b13d-5c0475bf4575) ## Our Top PEM® Automotive Electronics Fasteners ![micropem-tacksert](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2660007/Penn_Eng_Jan2020/images/micropem-tacksert.png) ### **TK4™** TackSert® Pins - Alternative to micro screws to close boxes, eliminates many of the costs of threaded hardware - Simple, press-in installation. Does not require heat or ultrasonics - Appropriate for attaching top sheets to bases of cast aluminum, plastics such as ABS, or common magnesium die casting materials such as AZ91D - Top sheet can be any material - Ideal for circuit boards - For use in cases in which disassembly is unnecessary [Get Samples](https://info.pemnet.com/automotive-electronics-sample-request?hsLang=en) [** Product Specs](https://www.pemnet.com/fastening_products/pdf/tkdata.pdf) ![micropem-tacksert](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2660007/Penn_Eng_Jan2020/images/micropem-tacksert.png) ### **B™ Self-clinching **Blind Fasteners - Ideal for use in electrification and busbar applications - Provide permanently mounted blind threads in metal sheets as thin as .040”/1mm - Provides barrier to protect threads against foreign matter - Limits screw penetration, protecting internal components from potential damage - Installed with any standard press applying a parallel squeezing force - Available on special order with free-running thread locking feature   [Get Samples](https://info.pemnet.com/automotive-electronics-sample-request?hsLang=en) [** Product Specs](https://www.pemnet.com/fastening_products/pdf/bdata.pdf) ![micropem-tacksert](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2660007/Penn_Eng_Jan2020/images/micropem-tacksert.png) ### **THFE**™ **Heavy Duty Studs **For Thin Sheets - Ideal for use in electrification and busbar applications - Enlarged head diameter reduces stress on panel - Thicker head allows for larger hole in attached panels - Provide maximum pull through in sheets as thin as .031”/0.8mm - Clinch design provides high strength - Install permanently in metal sheets with any standard press applying a parallel squeezing force [Get Samples](https://info.pemnet.com/automotive-electronics-sample-request?hsLang=en) [** Product Specs](https://www.pemnet.com/fastening_products/pdf/fhdata.pdf) ## Have a question about your application or engineering needs? Contact us today to speak with an Automotive Electronics Fastener expert and engineer. 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At no additional cost to customers, we help you design and optimize the best product. ![Support Services Icon](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support%20Services%20Icon.png?width=105&name=Support%20Services%20Icon.png) **Specification and Concept** Connect with one of our senior fastening experts online and in real-time to discuss your most complex fastening questions. ![Teardown Services Icon](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teardown%20Services%20Icon.png?width=100&name=Teardown%20Services%20Icon.png) **Teardown** Have an existing product? Our application engineering team disassembles and analyzes your product to recommend fastening alternatives that reduce assembly time and cost. ![Testing Servcices Icon-1](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testing%20Servcices%20Icon-1.png?width=133&name=Testing%20Servcices%20Icon-1.png) **Testing** Ensure your product meets requirements. PEMEdge™ Testing Service meets your challenges with accredited testing laboratories all around the world. ![FastnerClasses Icon](https://info.pemnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FastnerClasses%20Icon.png?width=117&name=FastnerClasses%20Icon.png) **Expert Education** Choose from a comprehensive list of 13 FASTENERClass™ training courses and learn fastener selection and application to help you design the best product. ## Talk to an Engineer Have a question about your application or engineering needs? Get in touch to see how we can help you design a smaller, more durable product with a quicker, cleaner, and more cost-effective assembly. Contact us today to speak with an Automotive ElectronicsFastener expert and engineer.