Press-in fasteners
Pressing in fixes nuts, studs and standoffs into sheet metal, without welding and without loose parts at assembly.
How it works
The fastener is pressed into a prepared hole. Its knurl or collar bites into the sheet and locks it, so the part can no longer rotate or fall out.
Where it fits
The alternative is welding, or a loose nut with a locking feature. Pressing in avoids the heat input and therefore the distortion, and it saves assembly time: the fixing point is already in the sheet before the product is put together.
Frequently asked questions
How is a press-in fastener held in the sheet?
The fastener is pressed into a prepared hole. Its knurl or collar bites into the sheet and locks it, so the part can no longer rotate or fall out. This fixes nuts, studs and standoffs into sheet metal without welding.
What is the difference between pressing in and welding or a loose nut?
The alternative is welding, or a loose nut with a locking feature. Pressing in avoids the heat input and therefore the distortion. It also saves assembly time: the fixing point is already in the sheet before the product is put together, so there are no loose parts at assembly.
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What we need to quote
If something is missing we will ask. If you are not sure yet yourself, we will look at it with you.
- material and thickness
- the quantities involved
- a drawing: DXF, STEP or a dimensioned PDF
- whether the part still needs finishing or assembly