Product category: Electronics Manufacturing Machinery and Materials
News Release from: PennEngineering | Subject: Type TPXS PEM self-clinching alignment pin
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 5 February 2007
Alignment pin for
rack-mounted telecoms systems
A newly developed PEM self-clinching alignment pin enables easy mating of faceplates in telecom rack system applications
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A newly developed PEM self-clinching alignment pin is engineered with a 15 tapered point to make location of the mating hole easier when mounting faceplates in telecom rack system applications. Use of the specially styled pin and proper captive retention screw provide a faceplate mounting arrangement in accordance with Advanced TCA (Telecom Computing Architecture) specifications.
This newest tapered pin (Type TPXS) joins a growing extended family of PEM self-clinching pilot pins to meet alignment, positioning, and pivot applications.
Type TPXS pins satisfy the TCA PICMG 3.0 specification for a 3mm alignment pin.
Pins are 16mm long and made from 300 Series stainless steel.
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They will install permanently in aluminum or steel sheets as thin as 1mm with hardness of 70 or less on the Rockwell B scale.
ATCA-style faceplate mounting can be fully realised using captive retention screws with M3 threads and 0.51mm of total radial float.
Suitable PEM versions are available with knurled or smooth caps and with or without retainer shoulder.
Retainer shoulders enhance visual verification of installation.
Phillips drive is standard.
The PEM self-clinching thumb screws have the added advantage of an anti-cross-thread feature.
This enables quick and reliable thread engagement to promote improved productivity on the assembly line during permanent fastener installation.
Both the ATCA-style self-clinching alignment pin and thumb screws are RoHS compliant.
CAD drawings (in most formats) are available free for downloading from PennEngineering's website.
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