PEM®
PEM® brand fasteners utilize self-clinching, broaching, flaring, surface mount, or weld technology to provide strong, reusable, and permanent threads and mounting points in thin sheetmetal, P.C. board materials, and other ductile or non-ductile thin material.
PEM are the originators of self clinch technology and recognised by OEMs the world over as an innovative manufacturer of the highest quality.
Appian Fasteners have been appointed authorised distributors for both the UK and Irish markets.
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Free-Running Locknuts
Type S-RT™
- Screw turns freely until a clamp load is applied.
- Resistant to vibrational loosening.
- Locking feature reusability is not affected by number of on/off cycles.
- Uses same mounting hole and installation tooling as standard S™ nuts.
Nuts for Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel
Type SMPP™
- Low profile and small diameter design.
- Installs closer to sheet edge than standard clinch nuts.
- Installs in stainless steel sheets as thin as 0.64mm.
- Thread sizes from 2-56 through 6-32 UNC and M2.5 through M3.5.
Flush-head Studs with X-Press™ Thread Profile
- Offers fast, reliable attachment.
- Reduces assembly time.
- Allows for lighter assembly.
- Thread design accommodates paints and coatings without compromising performance.
VariMount™ Fastening System
The PEM® VariMount™ fastening system is an assembly comprised of a standard PEM nuts, studs or standoffs mounted permanently into a base plate. The assembly can then be fastened or bonded to assorted panel types in a variety of ways.
- Base plate provides generous footprint for surface or mold-in mounting.
- Radial holes in base plates encapsulate adhesives or molded plastics.
- Radial holes accept standard sized rivet diameters.
- Radial holes accept standard sized self-clinching fasteners.
- Assemblies can be mounted on front or through back of panels.
ReelFast® Surface Mount Captive Panel Screws
Type SMTPFLSM™
- All metal captive screw assembly installs in one piece utilizing pick and place method.
- Combination drive, Torx®/slot.
- Solderable finish.
- Screw length code "0" retracts flush in up position.
- Ability to pick and place by nominal nozzle.
Fasteners For Hard Panels
Type SH™ and HFLH™ Hard Panels Nuts / Studs
- Installs into thin, harder, high strength steel materials.
- Allows overall weight reduction for all vehicles.
- Addresses environmental / recycle concerns.
- Provides lower installed cost.
- Allows component standardization.