PEM® Self-Clinching Fasteners: High-Performance Fastening Solutions for Modern Sheet Metal Design
High-Performance Sheet Metal Fastening Solutions by Bossard In today’s precision-driven manufacturing landscape, PEM®Self-Clinching Fasteners are a proven solution for creating strong, reliable, and space-efficient joints in thin sheet metal assemblies. Engineered by PennEngineering, PEM fasteners are specifically designed for applications where conventional fastening methods such as tapping, welding, or loose hardware are ineffective or inefficient. PEM self-clinching fasteners work by permanently embedding into ductile materials like steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. During installation, the fastener is pressed into a correctly sized hole, allowing the surrounding sheet metal to cold-flow into the fastener’s undercut. This process creates a high-strength mechanical interlock, delivering excellent torque-out resistance, push-out strength, and vibration resistance—all critical requirements in demanding industrial environments. Available in a wide range of configuration...