Clinch Type Plastic Fasteners

Clinch Type fasteners offer a host of assembly advantages. These fasteners are front-mounted, fast acting, and are easy to apply. No special tools are required with these fasteners. Easily removed, yet may be reused without loss of holding power. Clinch Type fasteners are available in three sizes: for 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" diameter mounting holes over a wide range of panel thickness. The Clinch Type fastener consists of a one-piece molding with two elements, a "T" shaped drive pin and a U-shaped expander which are joined by thin break-away web sections. The head of the Clinch Type fasteners is smooth with a low profile to give an attractive finish appearance, and they are available in natural or black nylon.

How to apply Clinch Type Plastic Fasteners
The "U" portion of each fastener is inserted through the mounting hole. Tab on sides of "U" provide self-retention of fastener to panels until seated.

The "T" shaped drive pin is then rapped lightly to bottom, expanding the sides of the "U" behind panels to lock each fastener securely in place.