RIGHT ANGLE CLINCH FASTENERS

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RIGHT ANGLE CLINCH FASTENERS

PEM RANGLE fasteners provide strong right angle attachment points in sheet metal or PC boards. Types RAA and
RAS for metal are simply pressed into a rectangular mounting hole of the proper size. The Type SMTRA is installed
onto PC boards using standard surface mount techniques. The holding power of the fastener is unaffected by the
repeated tightening and loosening of the screw.
RANGLE fasteners are cost-effective replacements for:

bent edge tabs
bent center tabs
bent flanges

angle brackets
tack welds
loose hardware
PEM RANGLE fasteners provide many advantages over bent tabs and flanges, including:

more predictable designs
material savings

tighter design control
improved shielding characteristics

reduction of loose hardware
fewer assembly steps

unmarred panel surfaces

Type RAS for sheet metal is a

threaded right angle fastener that
accepts standard unified or metric
screws - PAGE 3

Type SMTRA right angle threaded

fasteners are installed on to PC
boards using standard surface mount
techniques. They accept standard
unified or metric screws - PAGE 5

Type RAA right angle fasteners

for sheet metal can accept thread
forming or self-tapping screws -

Material and finish specifications - PAGE 6

Installation - PAGES 6 - 7

PAGE 4

Performance data - PAGES 7 - 8

RANGLE
panel
support

RANGLE
edge
mounting

angle
brackets

bent
flanges

RANGLE center
mounting

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tab
cutouts

Reverse
side
remains
flush with
RANGLE
fastener

Depending on placement
of the fastener within the
mounting hole, a slight
gap may be noticeable
along the non-clinching
edges of the fastener after
installation.

RIGHT ANGLE CLINCH FASTENERS

TYPE RAS - STEEL THREADED RIGHT ANGLE FASTENER

Metric part can be

identified by flat top

A
C

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

G

RA

440 9 6

ZI

F
Type Material Thread Height Length Finish
Code Code
Code Code

Clinching profile may vary.

All dimensions are in inches.

UNIFIED

Thread
Size

Type

Fastener
Material

Thread
Code

Height
Code

.112-40
(#4-40)

RA

440

.138-32
(#6-32)

RA

632

10

.164-32
(#8-32)

RA

832

12

Length
Code

Length
L
.003

.121

6
8

.183
.246

.121

8
10

.246
.308

.183

9
12

.277
.371

Length
L
0.08

Min.
Sheet
Thickness

Hole Size
In Sheet
+.002
-.001

Min. Part Min. Dist.

Face to
HoleC/L
Edge
To Edge
K
M

A
.003

C
Nom.

D
Nom.

E
.006

Height
F
.006

.308

.250

.125

.370

.281

.406

.096

.040

.371

.300

.125

.433

.312

.462

.141

.040

.402

.350

.125

.464

.375

.550

.157

.040

G
Nom.

J
Nom.

9.78

2.87

G
Nom.

J
Nom.

.312 x .125
.040

.312 x .187
.312 x .250

.30

.375 x .125
.040

.375 x .250
.375 x .312

.35

.406 x .187
.040

.406 x .281
.406 x .375

Min.
Sheet
Thickness

Hole Size
In Sheet
+0.05
0.03

.35
.43
.50
.55
.40
.58
.65

METRIC

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread
Size x
Pitch

Type

Fastener
Material

Thread
Code

Height
Code

Length
Code
3

2.89

M3 x 0.5

RA

M3

3.89

5.89

M4 x 0.7

RA

M4

3.89

6.89

8.89

A
0.08

C
Nom.

D
Nom.

E
0.15

Height
F
0.15

7.89

6.35

3.18

9.47

Min. Part Min. Dist.

Face to HoleC/L
Edge
To Edge
K
M

8x3
1

8x4

7.6
1.02

8x6
10 x 4
1

10 x 7

9.1
10.7
10

9.89

8.89

3.18

11.48

13.21

4.06

1.02

10 x 9

14.7
16.3

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RIGHT ANGLE CLINCH FASTENERS

TYPE RAA - ALUMINUM RIGHT ANGLE FASTENER
For use with thread forming screws

Metric part can be

identified by flat top

M
A
C
H

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

RA

4 9 6

F
Patented

Type Material Screw Height Length

Code
Code
Size
Code

D
J

Clinching profile may vary.

UNIFIED

All dimensions are in inches.

Thread
Form
Screw
Size

Screw
Fastener Size Height
Type Material Code Code

#4-40

RA

6
8

.183
.246

#6-32

RA

10

8
10

#8-32

RA

12

9
12

Length
Length
L
Code .003

Min.
Sheet
Thickness

Hole Size
In Sheet
+.002
-.001

Min. Part Min. Dist.

Face to HoleC/L
G
H
J
Edge
To Edge
Nom. .007 Nom.
K
M

A
.003

B
.004

C
Nom.

D
Nom.

E
.006

Height
F
.006

.040

.312 x .187
.308
.312 x .250

.100

.250

.125

.368

.281

.389

.054

.096

.040

.35
.36

.246
.308

.040

.375 x .250
.371
.375 x .312

.123

.300

.125

.431

.312

.442

.066

.141

.040

.50
.55

.277
.371

.040

.406 x .281
.402
.406 x .375

.145

.350

.125

.462

.375

.525

.078

.157

.040

.58
.65

Min. Part Min. Dist.

Face to
HoleC/L
G
H
J
Edge
To Edge
Nom. 0.18 Nom.
K
M

METRIC

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread
Form
Screw
Size

Screw
Fastener Size Height
Type Material Code Code

Min.
Length Sheet
Length
L
ThickCode 0.08 ness

Hole Size
In Sheet
+0.05
0.03

A
0.08

B
0.1

C
Nom.

D
Nom.

E
0.15

Height
F
0.15

M3 x 0.5 RA

M3

4
6

3.89
5.89

8x4
8x6

7.89

2.77

6.35

3.18

9.42

9.27

1.5

2.87

1.02

9.1
10.7

M4 x 0.7 RA

M4

7
9

6.89
8.89

10 x 7
10 x 9

9.89

3.68

8.89

3.18

11.43

12.19 1.97

4.06

1.02

14.7
16.3

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TYPE SMTRA - ReelFast SURFACE MOUNT RIGHT ANGLE (RANGLE) FASTENERS
Grooves
identify
unified
thread

G
J

SMTRA 256 8 6

Type

ET

Stencil Masking Examples

Thread Height Length Finish

Code Code Code Code

Patented

D
SP

N
P

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

All dimensions are in inches.

UNIFIED

Thread
Size
.086-56
(#2-56)
.112-40
(#4-40)
.138-32
(#6-32)
.164-32
(#8-32)

Min.
Hole
Sheet
Size
ThickIn Sheet
ness +.003 .000

A
.006

B
.006

C
.006

D Height G J K N P SP
T
.006 F .006 Nom. Nom. Max. Max. .003 Nom.

.006

.188

.040

.053

.218

.040

.060

.140 .250 .345 .020 .030 .048 .040 .157 .105

.188

.040

.053

.250

.050

.065

.160 .281 .390 .020 .030 .048 .040 .188 .125

10

.250

.040

.053

.312

.050

.065

.205 .312 .450 .020 .030 .048 .040 .250 .145

12

.281

.040

.053

.375

.050

.075

.250 .375 .535 .020 .030 .048 .040 .312 .195

Min.
Sheet
Thickness

Hole
Size
In Sheet
+0.08

A
0.15

B
0.15

C
0.15

D Height G J K N P SP
T
0.15
F
0.15 Nom. Nom. Max. Max. 0.08 Nom.

0.15

Type

Thread
Code

Height
Code

Length
Code

Length
L
.005

SMTRA

256

SMTRA

440

SMTRA

632

SMTRA

832

METRIC

UNIFIED

METRIC

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread
Size x
Pitch

Type

M2 x 0.4

SMTRA

Thread Height Length Length

Code Code Code
L
0.13
M2

1.35

5.5

1.5

3.5 6 8.4
0.5
0.75
1.22
1 4
2.65

M2.5 x 0.45 SMTRA M25

1.35

5.5

1.5

3.5 6 8.4
0.5
0.75
1.22
1 4
2.65

M3 x 0.5

SMTRA

M3

1.35

6.35

1.25

1.65

4 7
9.75
0.5
0.75
1.22
1
4.75
3.2

M4 x 0.7

SMTRA

M4

1.35

9.53

1.25

1.65

6.35 9 13.1 0.5 0.75 1.22 1 7.9 4.8

Thread
Code

Pad Width Pad Length

PA
PL
Min.
Min.

Hole Spacing Hole Size

SH
In Sheet
.002
+.003 .000

256

.262

.171

.157

.053

440

.294

.171

.188

.053

632

.356

.233

.250

.053

832

.419

.264

.312

.053

Thread
Code

Pad Width Pad Length

PA
PL
Min.
Min.
4.57

Hole Spacing
SH
0.05

Hole Size
In Sheet
+0.08

1.35

M2

6.62

M25

6.62

4.57

1.35

M3

7.47

4.57

4.75

1.35

M4

10.65

6.57

7.9

1.35

PA

Part
Number

Parts Pitch Tape Width

Per Reel (mm) (mm)

SMTRA256-8-6

375

16

24

Solder Pad

SMTRA440-9-6

300

16

24

Can be flush
to edge. Plated
through hole not
required.

SMTRA632-10-8

200

20

32

SMTRA832-12-9

200

20

32

SMTRAM2-6-5

375

16

24

SMTRAM25-6-5

375

16

24

SMTRAM3-7-5

300

16

24

SMTRAM4-9-7

200

20

32

SH

PL

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MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS
Threads
Internal, ASME
B1.1, 2B ASME
B1.13M, 6H

Type

RAS

Standard Finishes (1)

Fastener Materials
6061-T6
Aluminum

Steel

Zinc
Diecast

RAA

Zinc Plated,
5m, Colorless

Electro-plated Bright Tin ASTM

B 545, Class A with
Clear Preservative Coating

Electro-plated Matte Tin ASTM

B 545, Class A with Clear
Preservative Coating, Annealed

SMTRA

Natural

Optional Finish

ZI

HRB 45 /
HB 84
or Less

HRB 60 /
HB 107
or Less

Part Number Codes for Finishes

For Use In Sheet Hardness:(2)

None

PC
Board

ET (3)

DT (3)

(1) See PEM Technical Support section of our web site for related plating standards and specifications.
(2) HRB - Hardness Rockwell B Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell.
(3) Optimal solderability life noted on packaging.

INSTALLATION
B
A

TYPES RAS and RAA

1. Prepare a properly sized rectangular mounting hole in the sheet.
Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring.
2. Place the fastener through the mounting hole (preferably the
punch side) and into the anvil as shown in the drawing to the right.
3. With the installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply a
squeezing force until the bottom of the fastener becomes flush
with the sheet.

L + .005/
0.13mm
Min.
ANVIL

METRIC

UNIFIED

PEMSERTER Installation Tooling

Anvil Dimensions (in.)
B
C
.001
.005

Screw or
Thread Size
Code

A
.001

4 / 440

.257

.313

6 / 632

.307

.376

8 / 832

.357

.407

Screw or
Thread Size
Code

A
0.03

M3

6.53

8.02

M4

9.07

10.03

PUNCH*
D
Min.

Anvil Part
Number

.100

.425

8002711

.100

.500

8002712

.100

.575

8003642

D
Min.

Anvil Part
Number

2.54

10.8

8002713

2.54

12.7

8002714

Anvil Dimensions (mm)

B
C
0.03
0.1

Punch Part
Number
8003076

Punch Part
Number
8003076

SHEET

C
ANVIL

* NOTE: The punch must be large enough to cover the

entire base of the fastener to ensure proper installation.
Installation tooling is available from PennEngineering.

MOUNTING HOLE EXAMPLES

Side 2

Hole
Hole
Example Example
#1
#2

Side 1

The mounting hole is defined by two dimensions. The two thick lines
shown must be straight for the entire length defined by Side 2 and
must be separated by the distance shown as Side 1 (Side 1 and
Side 2 are the two dimensions given for the mounting hole on pages 3
and 4). The illustration shows three examples (#1, #2, and #3) of how
it can be achieved. Example #4 in the lower right side will not work.

Hole
Hole
Example Example
#3
#4

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Hole

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TYPE SMTRA
Flat top for
vacuum
pick up.

Solder paste applied

to pad on PCB.

Solder fastener in place using

standard surface mount techniques.

Undercut to accept solder fillet and

permit flush to edge installation.

PERFORMANCE DATA(1)

METRIC

UNIFIED

TYPE RAS
Thread
Code

Height
Code

440

632

10

832

12

Thread
Code

Height
Code

M3

M4

Length
Code

5052-H34 Aluminum
Max. Rec. Tightening Installation Pushout
Torque (in. lbs.)
(lbs.)
(lbs.) (2)

4
6
8
4
8
10
6
9
12

13
17
17
20
21
21
20
23
30

Length
Code

1800
1800
2100
2000
2500
2800
2400
3300
3500

1.47
1.92
2.15
2.15
2.6
2.83

8
8
9.3
8.9
13.3
13.3

Cold-rolled Steel
Pull Thru Max. Rec. Tightening Installation Pushout
(lbs.)
Torque (in. lbs.)
(lbs.)
(lbs.) (2)

Side Load
(lbs.) (3)

100
145
180
100
190
230
140
195
260

7
8
13
7
12
16
15
16
20

80
80
80
85
85
85
100
100
100

16
17
17
20
26
26
27
29
35

2400
2400
3000
2500
3200
4000
3200
4200
4700

180
260
315
190
335
385
260
345
420

Cold-rolled Steel
Pull Thru Max. Rec. Tightening Installation Pushout
(N)
Torque (Nm)
(kN)
(N) (2)

Side Load
(N) (3)

423
534
756
556
890
1112

36
36
58
53
76
93

356
356
356
423
423
423

2.26
2.71
2.71
3.28
4.07
4.52

10.7
10.7
13.3
11.6
16
18.7

778
1001
1312
956
1512
1846

TYPE RAA

METRIC

UNIFIED

Screw
Size
Code

Thread Forming
Max. Rec.
Torque
Tightening Torque
(in. lbs.)
(in. lbs.)

Test Sheet
Material

Installation
(lbs.)

(2)

(3)

Pull
Thru
(lbs.)

6
10

5052-H34
Aluminum

1800
1800

140
180

8
13

80
80

5.5
5.5

11
17

5052-H34
Aluminum

2500
2500

175
235

12
16

85
85

6.5
8.0

18
20

5052-H34
Aluminum

3100
3100

205
255

13
21

105
105

Test Sheet
Material

Installation
(kN)

Pushout
(N)

Side Load
(N)

(2)

(3)

Pull
Thru
(N)

.56
1.02

5052-H34
Aluminum

7.1
7.1

556
756

27
44

356
356

2.26
2.83

5052-H34
Aluminum

13.3
13.3

890
1045

76
107

423
423

Height
Code

Length
Code

6
8

3
4

10

8
10

12

9
12

Screw
Size
Code

Height
Code

Length
Code

M3

4
6

.17
.23

M4

7
9

.56
.56

Thread Forming
Max. Rec.
Torque
Tightening Torque
(Nm)
(Nm)

Side Load
(lbs.) (3)

Pull Thru
(lbs.)

9
9
15
9
16
20
11
20
27

80
80
80
85
85
85
100
100
100

Side Load
(N) (3)

Pull Thru
(N)

40
40
67
44
80
116

356
356
356
423
423
423

Test Sheet Material

5052-H34 Aluminum
Max. Rec. Tightening Installation Pushout
Torque (Nm)
(kN)
(N) (2)

3
4
6
4
7
9

Test Sheet Material

Pushout
(lbs.)

Side Load
(lbs.)

PULL
THRU

PUSHOUT (2)

SIDE
LOAD (3)
1 /
25.4mm

SIDE VIEW

INSTALLATION
FORCE

(1) Installation values are for general reference only. Actual set up and installation should be performed using the visual indication method
described in this literature. Other performance values reported are averages when all proper installation parameters and procedures
are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material, and installation procedure may affect performance. Performance testing
this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide technical assistance and/or samples for this purpose.
(2) Pushout test is conducted without side panel attached to RANGLE fastener.
(3) 1 / 25.4mm from screw centerline.
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PERFORMANCE DATA

METRIC

UNIFIED

TYPE SMTRA RANGLE FASTENERS WITH ET FINISH(1)(2)

Part
Number

Pullout
(lbs.)

Side Load
(lbs.)

SMTRA256-8-6

51.7

7.1

SMTRA440-9-6

89.5

10.8

SMTRA632-10-8

110.3

8.4

SMTRA832-12-9

137.2

21.2

Part
Number

Pullout
(N)

Side Load
(N)

SMTRAM2-6-5

418.2

56.8

SMTRAM25-6-5

216.5

SMTRAM3-7-5

257.6

SMTRAM4-9-7

369.3

73.3

TESTING CONDITIONS
Quad ZCR convection oven with 4 zones

Oven

Vias None
High Temp

518F / 270C

Board Finish

62% Sn, 38% Pb

Paste
Amtech NC559LF Sn96.5/3.0Ag/0.5Cu (SAC305)
Lead-free
Board

.062 thick, Single Layer FR-4

36.9

Stencil

.0067 / 0.17 mm thick

41.3

Screen Printer Ragin Manual Printer

(1) With lead-free paste. Average values of 30 test points. The data presented here is for general comparison purposes only. Actual performance is
dependent upon application variables. We will be happy to provide samples for you to install. If required, we can also test your installed hardware
and provide you with the performance data specific to your application.
(2) Further testing details can be found in our websites literature section.

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Regulatory compliance information is available in Technical

Support section of our website.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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