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PCB Spacers

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What are PCB Spacers used for?

PCB Spacers or PCB standoffs as they are commonly known, are designed to mount a printed circuit board (PCB) in PCB assemblies, such as computers and are essential in securing boards tightly to the chosen device.

What is the difference between spacers and standoffs?

The main difference between a PCB standoff and a spacer is that a standoff is threaded on both ends while a spacer is typically unthreaded with an inside clearance hole. A standoff is used to create space between a printed circuit board and another surface, while a spacer is used to create space between two objects.

Both PCB standoffs and spacers can be made from various materials such as plastic, metal or nylon, and come in different shapes and sizes to fit various application requirements.

Types of PCB Spacers & Standoffs in our range:

To give you an idea of the breadth of our range, we stock the following – threaded spacers, nylon PCB spacers, plastic PCB standoffsPCB standoff pillars and many more. Mounting type is a key element to consider too so we stock mounting spacers with various mounting options such as non-threaded, reverse locking, and double-sided and of course, choosing from mounting types A and B is taken care of too.

The materials and sizes in our selection vary, to ensure we have the right spacers for your projects including plastic spacersnylon spacers and many more.

We have put together A Guide to PCB Spacers and A Guide to PCB Standoffs over on our Knowledge Centre because our range is quite large and so there are many types and styles to consider when ensuring the correct standoffs and spacers for your applications.

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PCB Standoffs - Hexagonal/Insulator/Nylon & Brass

These Male / Female Standoffs are designed to be installed by hand and do not require assembly equipment. The hex standoffs are suitable for a wide range of applications and are ideal for use when high mechanical strength is required and provide sturdy, insulated spacing for high-power electronic applications. They are made of nylon with brass inserts and are rated UL94 V-2.

PCB Support Pillars - Stacking/Self-Retaining

These self-retaining spacers snap into the board and maintain spacing even when the screw is removed. This version is stackable for multiple level PC board applicatiopns.

PCB Standoffs - Hexagonal/Plastic

These Male / Male Standoffs are designed to be installed by hand and do not require assembly equipment. The hex standoffs are suitable for a wide range of applications and the threaded spacer will allow easy assembly. Available in several thread sizes and spacer lengths.

PCB Support Pillars - Arrowhead Snap-Lock/Arrowhead Snap-Lock/No Tension Wings

These spacers have a locking arrowhead design. Both ends of these supports are locking. Available in several sizes and style for different spacers, hole sizes and panel thicknesses

PCB Support Pillars - Arrowhead Snap-Lock/Bayonet Nose Snap-Fit

The standard snap-lock support is ideal for quick assembly in PCB stacking applications and the snap-lock and snap-fit features add a secure hold and an ease of application

PCB Support Pillars - Arrowhead Snap-Lock/Bayonet Nose Snap-Lock/Flexible

These spacers are thin, flexible spacers. This allows them to be flexed back after the PCB is installed for maintenance or repair

PCB Support Pillars - Arrowhead Snap-Lock/Long Nose Snap-Fit

These spacers have extra long top mounting fastening. This long nose automatically locates and aligns connector pins with socket. The top board is also easily removable

PCB Support Pillars - Dual-Locking/Snap-Lock/Snap-Lock Natural Nylon

These spacers are our most popular style. Both ends easily snap in by hand and lock into place. Available in many different styles for different spacer lengths, hole diameters, panel thicknesses and materials

PCB Support Pillars - Fir Tree Mount Snap-Lock/Arrowhead Snap-Lock

These spacers have a fir tree fastener on one end and a locking bayonet nose on the other. The blind hole mount is flexible and will lock into round, threaded, punched or drilled blind holes

Screw & Lock Support - Non-Locking, Bayonet Nose, Threaded Male

These Screw and Lock Supports are a two-piece application; the pin and the retainer. They were designed to capture the PC board. The combination of the mating parts forms a completely enclosed nylon spacer. The use of a binding head type screw is recommended.

PCB Support Pillars - Fir Tree Mount Snap-Lock/Fire Tree Mount Snap-Lock

These spacers have fir tree fasteners on both ends for a secure lock. The blind hole mount is flexible and will lock into round, threaded, punched or drilled blind holes

PCB Support Pillars - Fir Tree Mount/Snap-Fit

These spacers have a fir tree fastener on one end and a releasable bayonet nose on the other. The blind hole mount is flexible and will lock into round, threaded, punched or drilled blind holes

PCB Support Pillars - Flat Rest Mount/Locking Arrowhead

These push spacers are designed to support heavily loaded circuit boards. No through hole is required in the board which allows for easy access to the underside of the board. These have a flanged base to keep them steady

PCB Support Pillars - Flat Rest Mount/Locking Arrowhead/Cushioned

These push spacers have a flexible "spring" spacer that absorbs vibration and shock. They mount to the chassis to support the PC board.

PCB Support Pillars - Flat Rest Mount/Locking Teardrop/Cupped

These push spacers are designed to support heavily loaded circuit boards. No through hole is required in the board which allows for easy access to the underside of the board. These are mounted into a small and protrudes very little under the board. They have a cupped base that provides a tight fit to the board as well as covering the hole completely.

PCB Support Pillars - For Key Hole/Bayonet Nose

These spacers have a keyslot design that allows for easy removal to facilitate removal. The keyslot design leaves minimal protrusion below the board. The larger base on the keyslot side is for easy identification of mounting end

PCB Support Pillars - For Key Hole/Two-Prong

These spacers have a keyslot design that allows for easy removal to facilitate removal. The keyslot design leaves minimal protrusion below the board. The larger base on the keyslot side is for easy identification of mounting end

PCB Support Pillars - Locking/Metric Reverse

These reverse mount supports reinstalled from the underside of the chassis. They have a thin buttonhead for minimal protrusion under the chassis. The top of these is a locking arrowhead that holds the PC Board in place.

PCB Support Pillars - Reverse Dual-Locking/Snap-Fit/Bayonet Nose

These reverse mount supports reinstalled from the underside of the chassis. They have a thin buttonhead for minimal protrusion under the chassis. The top of these is a locking bayonet nose that holds the PC Board in place.

PCB Support Pillars - Reverse Dual-Locking/Snap-Fit/Two-Prong

These reverse mount supports reinstalled from the underside of the chassis. They have a thin buttonhead for minimal protrusion under the chassis.

PCB Support Pillars - Reverse Locking/Edge Holding

These supports are mounted from the bottom of the chassis leaving little protrusion on the outside. They mount into a .375 x .313 square hole in the chassis to prevent rotation. It locks the PC Board in place with an edge holding arm that is releasable.

PCB Support Pillars - Reverse Locking/Flat Rest Mount

These reverse mount supports reinstalled from the underside of the chassis. They have a thin buttonhead for minimal protrusion under the chassis. The top of these flat requiring nop through hole to support heavily loaded PC Boards.

PCB Support Pillars - Reverse Locking/Snap-Fit

These reverse mount supports reinstalled from the underside of the chassis. They have a thin buttonhead for minimal protrusion under the chassis. The top of these is a snap-fit design allowing the PC to be removed.

PCB Support Pillars - Rivet Locking/Arrowhead

Designed to mount easily on chassis with plastic SR snap rivet. Allows mounting to a range of panel thicknesses, up to .341” thick. Button head on rivet for minimal protrusion on chassis underside

PCB Support Pillars - Rivet Locking/Boyonet Nose

Designed to mount easily on chassis with plastic SR snap rivet. Allows mounting to a range of panel thicknesses, up to .341” thick. Button head on rivet for minimal protrusion on chassis underside

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