CHC-032-12 is a concealed-head self-clinching stud for steel or aluminum sheets as thin as 0.062 in (1.6 mm), providing a #10-32 thread and a shank length of 0.312 in. It installs permanently in a blind hole with a minimum diameter of 0.250 in and a minimum depth of 0.312 in, leaving the opposite sheet surface smooth and sealed. The stud is designed for use in materials with hardness up to HRB 70 / HB 125. Installation requires a standard press and a milled hole with proper clearance. The part features a flush-mounted concealed head and is compatible with NAS63540/4 specifications when ordered accordingly.
These studs ensure permanent mounting in metal sheets as thin as .062 in.
The fastener head is locked securely in a blind, milled hole and is able to handle substantial loads. The concealed-head feature allows the side of the sheet opposite installation to remain smooth.
Sheet preparation only requires a milled blind hole to the recommended minimum depth. Center-cutting end mills for hole preparation are available from PennEngineering. Installation of the concealed-head studs and standoffs is simple using a hollow anvil and solid punch. Place the head of the fastener in the hole and insert using any standard press. Displaced sheet metal flows smoothly around the head into the undercut.
| PennEngineering® | bisco industries | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Studs | Studs |
| Product Number | CHC-032-12 | CHC-032-12 |
| Product Name | Concealed-Head Studs - Types CHA,CFHA,CHC,CFHC - Unified | Concealed Head Studs |
| Attachment | Pressed | Threaded |
| Shape | Round | |
| Design Units | English | English |
| Inch | # 0; # 10 | # 10 |
