Studs and standoffs

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Studs and standoffs are available as fastening elements in Front Panel Designer in a standard version and a version for larger loads. The standard studs and standoffs can be bonded or pressed. Passivated nuts are offered as well.

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Description

Type

  • Standoffs (female thread)/studs (male thread): Suitable for things such as displays, keypads, and buttons

  • Load standoffs (female thread)/load studs (male thread): Suitable for heavier parts, such as transformers

Note: Load studs and load standoffs can only be used as of a minimum panel thickness of 3 mm.

Thread

Various metric and inch threads are available according to the load type. Other thread sizes are available upon request.

Length

The length that can be selected relates to the geometric length of the stud or standoff (not to the thread lengths).

Depth offset
Can be used to countersink studs deeper into the front panel in addition to the required stud cavity.

Note: Studs that lie in cavities must be offset by the depth of the cavity. When doing so, pay attention to the thickness of your front panel and leave enough remaining material thickness on the reverse side of the front panel (at least 0.5 mm). When doing this, also pay attention to the opposing elements such as cavities and engravings.

Place on reverse side

Studs and standoffs are placed on the reverse side by default. Remove the check mark if the elements are to be placed on the front side.

Design information

The studs/standoffs are bonded into cavities by means of a special adhesive. These cavities have a depth of 1.1 mm (standard) or 2.3 mm (load) and, depending on the thread size, different diameters.

So that we can guarantee a secure adhesive bond, it is important that you maintain a minimum distance of 0.5 mm in the plane: between the edge of the cavity and the edge of the front panel or continuous milling elements. Keep this minimum distance of 0.5 mm in the depth as well, between the bottom of the cavity and opposing cavities.