Flush Head Studs
Studs that press in flush, M2 to M8, lengths 5 to 50 mm.
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners
Thin Sheet Studs
Flush studs for very thin sheet metal.
- Section
- Self-clinching
- Type
- Studs & pins
Overview
Thin sheet studs are designed for sheet thinner than a standard flush head stud allows, while still giving a permanent threaded stud.
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 numbers | SG-TFH, SG-TFHS |
|---|---|
| Zinc Plated Steel | SG-TFH |
| Stainless Steel | SG-TFHS |
| Sizes | M3, M4, M5 |
| Sheet hardness (SG-TFH) | HRB 80 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)
| Thread | M3 | M4 | M5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D ±0.25 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| H max. | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| B max. | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Min. sheet thickness | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| Recommended hole size +0.08 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Preferred lengths L ±0.4 (mm)
| Length L | M3 | M4 | M5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | • | ||
| 8 | • | • | |
| 10 | • | • | |
| 12 | • | • | |
| 15 | • | • | |
| 20 | • |
Key features
- For very thin sheet
- Steel and stainless
- Flush head
Applications
Thin enclosuresElectronicsAppliancesCovers
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