TORQUE FOCUS NYLON & PLASTIC FIXINGS AND FASTENERS
POSITIONED IN PLASTIC Torque Magazine rounds up the latest innovations in the nylon and plastic fixings sector with help from SD products, JCP and Mechfast… SD PRODUCTS
// SD Products recently introduced several new lines of moulded fasteners for printed circuit board hardware. This includes PCB supports, male and female spacers, posts and card guides //
SD Products Ltd is a third‐generation family‐owned business with over 40 years of experience as a stockist distributor of specialist fasteners. The company currently offer over 13,000 unique fasteners and components on its website and frequently update its catalogue with new ranges. SD Products is proud to hold the largest stocked assort‐ ment of fir tree buttons, button rivets, scrivets, expansion rivets, removable push type rivets, panel type rivets and trim clips in the UK, according to the group. Low profile and a neat appearance make these fasteners perfect for applications where the fastening cannot be concealed. In some cases, even the fastener itself can be a part of the design. The company offer hundreds of sizes and styles in a variety colours with next day delivery on stocked ranges. Plastic cable, hose and pipe management solutions is one of its largest and most popular categories. These fasteners are very common in the motor vehicle manufacture and numerous industrial applications. SD Products’ stocked selection of plastic captive nuts includes a number of different types ‐ standard, inverted, sealed, bathtub, snap‐in and stand‐off. These fasteners can be installed by hand without the need for additional tools. Captive nuts work best on thin materials, especially in blind locations and when the finish of the surface must be preserved. The applications may include electrical equipment and appliances, automotive industry and machinery. SD Products recently introduced several new lines of moulded fasteners for printed circuit board hard‐ ware. This includes PCB supports, male and female spacers, posts and card guides. Products in this cate‐ gory are designed to provide a secure hold and spac‐
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ing between circuit boards and chassis. They can often be found in IT, automotive and telecom applications. Plastic fasteners from SD Products Ltd are produced from high quality RoHS compliant engineering polymers like nylon, polycarbonate and acetal for optimal durability and resilience. Nylon’s non‐corrosive and non‐conductive prop‐ erties make them ideal for use in a wide variety of applica‐ tions, even in extreme conditions. SD Products offers tooling for new products within four to six weeks. Special materials like heat stabilised and flame retardant nylon are available on request on select ranges. Visit the website for pricing and availability or contact our sales team on... www.sdproducts.co.uk
