Key Features
- Snap-Lock Design: Serrated, flexible legs create a strong one-way lock when inserted, preventing pull-out.
- Nylon 6/6 Construction: Excellent heat tolerance (often UL94 V2 or better) and chemical durability.
- Easy Installation: Simply push into pre-drilled holes; no tools or threads needed.
- Variety of Sizes: Available in diameters 3–6 mm (or more) and lengths to fit thin or thick panels.
- Non-Conductive: Electrically insulating material suits electronic enclosures and appliances.
Benefits
- Fast Assembly: Reduces labor time since no nuts or screws are required; ideal for high-volume production.
- Vibration Resistant: Holds securely without loosening under vibration (unlike some nuts/bolts).
- Corrosion-Free: Nylon won’t rust; suitable for outdoor or moist environments.
- Lightweight: Reduces part count weight – helpful in automotive or aerospace applications.
Applications
- Electronics Manufacturing: Fixing PCBs, connectors, and wiring harnesses inside plastic housings.
- Automotive Interiors: Securing trim panels, door panels, and instrument clusters without metal hardware.
- Appliance Assembly: Mounting control panels, brackets, and components in washers, refrigerators, etc.
- Furniture & Fixtures: Joining metal frames or panels in cabinets, racks – covers thread holes.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Nylon 6/6 or 6 (often natural or black dyed). Typical UL94 V2 heat rating.
- Hole Size: Designed for tight-fit holes (e.g. a 5.1 mm head pin for ~5.0 mm hole).
- Temperature: –40°C to +105°C operating range (nylon).
- Standards: Some suppliers follow ISO 4759 tolerances for pins.
Unique Selling Points (USPs)
- Heat-Resistant Fastening: Can be used near hot components or processes without melting.
- Tool-Free Application: Lowers assembly and maintenance costs by eliminating screws and threading.
- Self-Locking: Ensures a permanent, vibration-proof bond unless intentionally removed.