Clip-On Standoffs
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Clip-On Standoffs

Snap-top standoffs: push the board on, no screw needed.

Section
Self-clinching
Type
Standoffs
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Overview

Clip-on (snap-top) standoffs hold a PCB with a spring clip at the top. Boards push on and pull off without screws, saving assembly time.

Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are in the tables below, taken from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue.

Specifications

Part numbersSG-SSS, SG-SSC, SG-SSA
Zinc Plated SteelSG-SSS
Stainless SteelSG-SSC
AluminiumSG-SSA
Sheet hardness (SG-SSS)HRB 60 or less

Dimensions & performance data

All dimensions in mm unless stated. Values from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue. Install into sheet within the hardness limits shown in the specifications.

Dimensions (mm)

Top panel mounting hole diameterLength code L ±0.13A max.B ±0.13C ±0.13D ±0.13Hole size +0.08
Metric 4 mm8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 255.394.783.586.355.4

Performance data: SG-SSS / SG-SSC / SG-SSA

TypeSteel, zincStainless steelAluminium
Installation (kN)15.616.56.7
Pushout (kN)17851785881
Test sheet materialSteelSteelAluminium
Test sheet thickness (mm)1.51.51.0

Mounting: panel 1 (metal, HRB 50) and panel 2 (PC board or metal)

Part no.SG-SSSSG-SSCSG-SSA
Panel 1: bottom mounting hole +0.085.41
Panel 1: max. hardnessHRB 60HRB 70HRB 50
Panel 1: min. thickness1.0
Panel 1: min. distance to edge of sheet6.6
Panel 1: max. location tolerance±0.13
Panel 2: top mounting hole +0.084.0
Panel 2: max. hardnessNo limit
Panel 2: thickness range1-1.8
Panel 2: min. distance to edge of sheet2.54

Key features

  • Tool-free board fitting
  • Steel, stainless and aluminium
  • Fast assembly

Applications

PCB mountingElectronicsTelecomConsumer devices
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