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Captive Studs

Self-Clinching studs are installed by placing them in properly pre-cut holes in sheets and applying enough force for metal to cold flow into an undercut.

 

This allows the nut to be integrated into the sheet with a strong bond, but installs flush on the underside of the panel. The serrated ring prevents the nut from rotating and have excellent torque and push out characteristics.

Types of Captive Studs Available at TCH

  • CH S/A: Self-Clinching Flush Head
  • HCH S/B: Self-Clinching High Torque
  • HCW: Self-Clinching Wide Head
  • TCH/S: Self-Clinching Thin Sheet
  • CHE/S: Close to Edge
  • CHTS: 400 Series Stainless Steel
  • CFA/CFC: Self-Clinching Concealed Head
  • CRM: Reel Mounted Spacers & Nuts

Self-Clinching, Flush Head

CH studs provide a strong flush-head assembly in material as thin as .040 in. (1.0 mm) with high torque-out and pushout performance.

Part Number:

CH, CHS, CHA

Cross Reference:

FH, FHS, FHA

Self-Clinching, High Torque

HCH high-torque studs offer advantages over weld studs and other fasteners. The heavy head configuration provides greater torque-out and improved pull-through resistance. Phospher Bronze studs provide excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical attachment in copper. The head of the stud will remain above the surface when properly installed.

Part Number:

HCH, HCHS, HCHB

Cross Reference:

HFH, HFHS, HFHB

Self-Clinching, Wide Head

HCW Wide-Head studs offer advantages over weld studs and other fasteners. The wide head configuration provides strong load bearing threads in materials as thin as .040 in. (1mm).

Part Number:

HCW

Cross Reference:

HFE

Self-Clinching, Thin Sheet

TCH non-flush studs are manufactured for use in sheets as thin as .020 inches (.5 mm) thick. The pushout and torque-out values are excellent for most applications. The head of the stud will project above the panel surface when installed properly.
Do not over squeeze!

Part Number:

TCH, TCHS

Cross Reference:

TFH, TFHS

Close-to-Edge

CHE studs allow installation closer to material edge than standard studs without distortion of sheet edge. Provides flush head assembly in material thickness of .040 in. (1 mm) or more.

Part Number:

CHE, CHES

Cross Reference:

FHL, FHLS

400 Series Stainless Steel

CHTS studs are made of heat treated stainless steel providing a strong, flush-head assembly in stainless steel material as thin as .040 in. (1 mm) with high torque-out and pushout performance.

Part Number:

CHTS

Cross Reference:

FH4

Self-Clinching Concealed Head

CFA & CFC concealed-head studs allow permanent mounting in thin metal sheets, using a hollow punch and solid anvil. The stud head is pressed permanently into a blind milled hole, with no marring of the exterior surface.

Part Number:

CFA/CFC

Cross Reference:

CHA, CFHA/CHC, CFHC

Reel Mounted Spacers & Nuts

CRM Reel Mount nuts and spacers provide a low-installed-cost solution for surface mount hardware. The fasteners are fed from the recyclable reel using “pick and place” equipment and oriented prior to the wave soldering operation.

Part Number:

CRM

Cross Reference:

SMTSO