New self-clinching, threaded microPEM® TackScrew™ (Type TS™) fasteners enable cost effective sheet-to-sheet attachment, by simply pressing into place. The TackScrew™ fastener securely attaches a top sheet or panel to the base material. TackScrew fasteners can be removed by simply unscrewing similar to other threaded fasteners.

Features and Benefits

• Simple, press-in installation for secure attachment
• Proven clinch technology resists vibrational loosening.
• Replaces micro screws, eliminating installation issues including: – Cost of locking patch – Cost of threaded insert or tapped hole – Cost of driver bits – Cost of rework due to cross-threading and driver bit “cam-out”
• Can be installed automatically for high volume application.

• Twists out (unscrew) if removal is necessary.Can be reinstalled one time using a thread locking adhesive.

  Ideal for today’s compact electronics– Laptops

• Notebooks
• Tablet Computers
• Cell/Smart Phones
• Gaming / Hand Held Devices
• Wearables
• Automotive Electronics