
Concealed Head Standoffs
Threaded standoffs fitted into a blind hole, hidden from the front.

Standoffs with a locking thread that resists screw loosening.
Screw lock standoffs have a locking thread feature that grips the screw and stops it vibrating loose, with no extra lock washer or adhesive.
Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are in the tables below, taken from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue.
| Part numbers | SG-DSO, SG-DSOS |
|---|---|
| Zinc Plated Steel | SG-DSO |
| Stainless Steel | SG-DSOS |
| Sizes | M3 |
| Sheet hardness (SG-DSO) | HRB 80 or less |
All dimensions in mm unless stated. Values from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue. Install into sheet within the hardness limits shown in the specifications.
| Thread | M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length L +0.05/-0.13 | 6.35 | 7.0 |
| C max. | 4.2 | |
| D nom. | 4.92 | |
| Sheet thickness | 0.94 - 6.35 | |
| Recommended hole size +0.08 | 4.2 | |
| Min. distance to edge of sheet | 3.2 | |
| Thread | M3 |
|---|---|
| Sheet thickness (mm) – steel | 1.0 |
| Sheet thickness (mm) – aluminium | 1.0 |
| Installation (kN) – steel | 5.85 |
| Installation (kN) – aluminium | 4.5 |
| Pushout (N) – steel | 334 |
| Pushout (N) – aluminium | 225 |
| Torsional resistance (Nm) – steel | 1.2 |
| Torsional resistance (Nm) – aluminium | 1.1 |

Threaded standoffs fitted into a blind hole, hidden from the front.

Closed-end threaded spacers, sealed on one side.

Threaded spacers open at both ends.

Unthreaded spacers for a screw that passes right through.

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

Keyhole-mount standoffs that slide and lock a board in place.