Overview
Through-threaded standoffs press into thin sheet and give a threaded spacer that a screw can enter from either side. The standard choice for mounting PCBs and panels at a set height.
Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are shown in the datasheet below, taken from the K&B Self-Clinching Fasteners Catalogue.
Specifications
| Part numbers | KB-SO, KB-SOS, KB-SO4, KB-SOA |
|---|---|
| Zinc Plated Steel | KB-SO |
| Stainless Steel | KB-SOS |
| 400 Series Stainless Steel | KB-SO4 |
| Aluminium | KB-SOA |
| Sizes | M2, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4, M5 |
| Sheet hardness (KB-SO) | HRB 80 or less |
Datasheet
Dimensions, preferred lengths and performance data from the K&B Self-Clinching Fasteners Catalogue. Download the full catalogue (PDF) →

Key features
- Threaded right through
- Steel, stainless, 400-series and aluminium
- Fixing from both sides
Applications
PCB mountingControl panelsTelecom equipmentInstrumentation
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