• Self-clinching fasteners have to be harder than the metal sheets they are installed in. • There are self-clinching fasteners that will work with 300 and 400-Series stainless-steel sheets.

Self-clinching fasteners were designed almost 70 years ago as way to attach components to thin sheet metal and ensure the connection would withstand hard tugs and torque loads.

Hence, the top sheet is able to rotate freely. Additionally, the fasteners are RoHS-compliant and available in a variety of head diameters and sizes. PENNENGINEERING, Danboro, PA. (800) 237-4736.