Unibridge Self Clinching Stud Bolt Riveting Screws Press Plate Screws Panel Fasteners Sheet Metal Pressure Riveting Flush heads stud Fhs

product description

A threased stud is a permanent fixture with external threads which can be mated with a loose nut. 

Even simpler in form than general threaded nuts, a threaded stud is a permanent fixture with external threads which can be mated with a loose nut.

The attachment side includes anti-rotation features such as knurls or a hexagonal head, informing whether round or hexagonal bar stock is used.

Variations are available based on the material into which the stud is installed and the loading specifications of the application.

This results in different features for flush heads, concealed heads, and extra strength studs.

Application

Focusing on one attachment style helps narrow the range of applications for a fastener as versatile as a stud.

For example, concealed heads help satisfy cosmetic requirements in consumer electronics, such as video game consoles or other entertainment systems. A shallow, blind hole is milled into a metal panel and accepts the undercut of the concealed head while the knurls displace material into the undercut upon installation. This provides strong threads for mounting internal components while leaving the external surface untouched. It also aids in waterproofing and sealing applications that aim to keep liquids or dust from infiltrating the interior of the assembly. Clinch studs can even serve as male standoffs when paired with a metal or plastic spacer.