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Standoffs

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Look inside an assembled circuit board, and you will be greeted by a bevy of Standoffs and Spacers, because in the world of Electronic Hardware, they are the standard for connecting and mounting circuit boards, panels, doors, and gears. Both are commonly used to properly position parts within an assembly, to reduce component contact, to elevate stacked sections, to ensure enough room for heat to dissipate, and to separate or create space between two objects. These guys are workhorses!
Spacers
Standoffs are threaded hollow Hex or Round fasteners that separate and position components while also fastening them together. The standoff hardware screws onto bolts or screws by hand. Also called standoff mounts, these fasteners are commonly used to raise one assembly above the other, such as elevating a circuit board above a surface. They can also be used to extend thread options or as an adapter to join male-threaded parts to female-threaded parts (and vice versa).
Types:
Through Internal Threaded  Standoffs.
These are Female-Female type also known as hex spacers with internal thread.

 

 

 

2) Male-Female (E.T.) Standoffs

Selection Guide

When designing and choosing a Standoff for your next application, it is easiest to think of standoffs as 3 separate sections; the two threaded ends and the main body.  The below guide will help you think through those 3 sections and provide the common information needed for finding the right standoff.

  • Step 1 – Thread Type
    • Standoffs are divided into a few different styles and named after the type of threads on each end.
Standard Female-Female Standoff
Female-Female Standoffs

These are also referred to as a Threaded Spacer and come with female threads on both ends of the part. This allows for a screw or male standoff to be installed on either side. In shorter lengths, standoffs will be threaded through the entire part, where longer standoffs are threaded to a minimum thread depth. Female Standoffs can also include a “Swage” end providing a more permanent installation option.

Male-Female Standoffs
Standard Male-Female Standoff

These have one end with a male thread and the other end has a female thread. These are excellent for use when stacking circuit boards as each male thread can be installed into the mating part’s female thread.

This quickly reduces the number of fasteners needed in the assembly while also reducing installation time.

Male-Male Standoffs

Aluminum Male-Male StandoffThis has male threads on both ends and are used to connect 2 female threaded components. These are also commonly utilized as thread adapters to convert a female thread to a male thread. Male ends can be the same or a different thread for a wider range of applications.

  • Step 2 – Thread Size
    • Standoffs are readily available in all common thread sizes, in both inch and metric series. While most commonly found with each end having the same size thread, different thread sizes are available upon request.
  • Step 3 – Body Length
    • The third part of the standoff once the thread sizes have been determined is the body. As standoffs are commonly used to separate 2 components, the body of the standoff is what will separate the components. As each application will require a unique body length, all standoffs come in a wide range of length options. Parts are machined to a tight tolerance of +/-0.005” (+/-0.13mm) for a secure and consistent fit. Custom lengths and tolerances are available upon request.

Through Internal Threaded Hex Standoff  F-F

A hexagonal, mechanical device which has a partial or complete internal thread, used to hold two components at a given distance from each other.

 

Advantages  – Standoffs are usually chosen over spacers when longer sizes are required. Hex standoffs can be installed with a nut-setter or other wrenching device.

Suitable for using with screws at both ends providing a clean finish.

Materials

Brass – Brass is used in making high-quality standoffs. It is conductive, resists corrosion, and is non-magnetic. It is costlier and heavier than Nylon and is usually plated nickel.

Nylon –  Nylon is a good insulator and has a surface smoothness which will not fray the insulation of wires that rub against it. Nylon Spacers may have metal inserts to provide stronger threads. These will however be separated by a non conductive material to ensure insulation.

Stainless Steel – Stainless has the advantages of brass but has superior  strength & resistance to corrosion and chemical fumes. Made from AISI-303. Ideal for a long lasting assembly. AISI-316 on special order.

Steel – Steel is used in applications requiring greater strength, but it is heavier than aluminum and does not resist corrosion like aluminum, Stainless Steel or brass.

Other options  on special order.

 

Download Datasheet – Brass-Nickel Hex Spacers

 

 

 


 

Download Datasheet – SS-303 Hex Spacers

 

 

 

 

 


 

Download Datasheet – NYLON Hex Spacers

 

 

 

 


E.T. Spacers [Male-Female Spacers]

These are Internal-External Threaded Spacers. Standoffs can be round, hexagonal or square in shape. These are Male-Female type.

 

Our range of Stainless Steel Male-Female Standoffs are made from AISI 303 and on request AISI-316 can be provided.

 

 

Standoffs are available in a variety of materials including aluminium, brass, plastic, steel and stainless steel.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Download Datasheet – Brass-Nickel M-F Spacer

 

 

 


 

Download Datasheet – SS-303 M-F Spacer

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Download Datasheet – Nylon M-F Spacer

 

 

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