Ultra-flat SMD thread inserts in metric and inch-threaded versions

Keystone Electronics has expanded its product portfolio of ultra-flat surface mount thread inserts with the launch of metric and inch-threaded versions. The surface mount inserts are now available in a metric thread (M2.5, M3, M4) or inch thread (2-56, 4-40, 6-32). With a protrusion of just 0.3mm above the board, particularly flat integration is possible. Tape-and-reel packaging and Kapton tape on the top make these ROHS-compliant products ideal for nearly all vacuum and mechanical pick-and-place assembly systems.

The special packaging and design make adding the tin-coated steel thread inserts to PCBs quick and easy. The same technology used for other surface mount components is employed.

This optimises handling in terms of time. What is also convincing is that this method avoids damage that could previously be caused by utilising traditional methods for threading PCBs.