PEM ReelFast has introduced surface mount R’ANGLE fasteners, which offer an efficient and reliable method to create permanent right-angle attachment points on printed circuit boards. The threaded fasteners mount to the edge or interior of PC boards in the same manner and at the same time as other surface mount components, prior to the solder reflow process.
The fasteners can replace conventional angle brackets or threaded right-angle blocks, which must be attached with loose screws. This reduces the amount of required hardware to be handled and promotes lighter designs.
Upon permanent installation in PC boards as thin as .040”/1mm, PEM surface-mount R’ANGLE fasteners provide strong, reusable threads in sizes of #2-56 through #8-32 and M2 through M4 for mating screws. The fasteners can mount board to chassis, chassis to board, or component to board, and the unique design can allow users to realize additional multi-function benefits in an assembly.
The RoHS-compliant fasteners include a flat top for vacuum pickup and an undercut to accept solder readily, and permit flush-to-edge installation of the fastener. Tape-and-reel packaging conforms to industry standards and preferences for traditional surface mount components.