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Thinner, Lighter, Stronger Fasteners for Today's Compact Consumer Electronics

PEM® fastening technologies allow easier, faster, and more cost-effective installation and reduced maintenance.

 

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Low-profile Head Provides
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Fewer Parts,
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Design Engineered for Critical Consumer Electronics Applications

The complexity and reduced size of electronics products continues to grow every day. PEM® fasteners play a critical role in the performance of products. Whether it’s a standard catalog fastener, custom part, or total system solution, our engineering expertise makes it possible to design an innovative fastening solution for any application.
 

Thinner, Lighter, Stronger Solutions for Consumer Electronics 

While traditional micro screws can hold multiple components together, they can be an expensive option when considering total installation cost. PEM® fasteners are a smart alternative that can save you money and perform better than traditional screws:
  • Smaller size and lighter for consumer electronics
  • Designed for thinner applications and sleek cosmetic profile
  • Lower total installed cost
  • Better process control

                                                       

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Standard pin size vs. PEM tack fastener sizes

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Types of PEM® Tack Fasteners for Consumer Electronics

TackSert

TackSert®
Type TK™ Pins

Suitable for installation into plastics, metal castings, and other brittle materials. Ideal for use in circuit boards.

TackPin

TackPin®
Self-Clinching Fasteners

For high strength sheet-to-sheet attachment that reduces assembly costs.

FlexTack

FlexTack™
Fasteners

Belleville washer shaped head draws panels together to adapt to panel tolerance variations. Attaches top sheets as thin as 0.1 mm / .004”.

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TackSrew®
Broaching Fasteners

Alternative to micro screws, eliminating many of the costs associated with threaded hardware

PEM® Fastening Solutions for Consumer Electronics

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WEARABLES / GAMING & VR / HANDHELD DEVICES

Common Applications
Component Attach, PCB Attach, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement

PEMⓇ Solutions
Clinching Standoff, Surface Mount Standoff, Threaded Inserts, Internal/External Screw Boss, Sheet to Sheet Attach, Tack for Screw Replacement, Micro Screws

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LAPTOPS

Common Applications
Keyboard Attach, Component Attach, Speaker Trackpad, Fan PCB Attach, Machined Boss Replacement, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement

PEMⓇ Solutions
Clinching Standoff, Surface Mount Standoff, Threaded Inserts, TackSert, Internal/External Screw Boss, CRSO (Rotary), Sheet to Sheet Attach, Tack for Screw Replacement, Micro Screws

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IOT

Common Applications
Component Attach, PCB Attach, Weld Fastener Replacement, Screw Replacement

PEMⓇ Solutions
Clinching Standoff, Surface Mount Standoff, Threaded Inserts Internal/External Screw Boss, Sheet to Sheet Attach, Tack for Screw Replacement, Micro Screws

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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

Common Applications
Powertrain, Infotainment, Safety & ADAS, Body Electronics

PEMⓇ Solutions
Self-clinching Nuts, Self-clinching Studs, Micro Standoff, microPEM® TackPin®, Spinning Flare Nut, SI Molded Insert

 

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Since 1942, PennEngineering has enjoyed a sustained reputation as the global leader in the fastening industry. The company's leading brand, PEM® and microPEM® fasteners, are considered the premier product in the thin sheet fastening industry. PennEngineering's steadfast commitment to engineering expertise and global innovation ensures that we continue to grow our portfolio with technologies and solutions that allow our customers to not only keep pace with marketplace challenges – but exceed them.

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