DES^™

DES^™ Double-ended clinch studs

Application Area

• Can be universally used in applications from 1.20 – 3.00mm
• Can be used in applications utilizing mild steel or HSLA
• Requires a pre-pierced hole in the application
• Can be installed in a progressive die or in a c-frame operation
• Suitable for use with surface-treated, galvanized, or painted components

Technical Characteristics

• Thread size: M6
• P.C. 8.8 (standard)
• Resistance to corrosion in accordance with the customer’s requirements
• No adverse effects on the joint or function of the thread; no damage due to weld spatters
• High resistance to twist out and push out forces
• Stud positioning tolerances can be halved as compared to welding methods
• Straightforward, in-process non-destructive quality testing possible, instead of destructive testing