New threaded inserts from Keystone Electronics are reported to reduce handling time or damage that may occur during use of traditional threading methods for PCBs. (Image courtesy Keystone Electronics)
The manufacturer has also added compact automotive blade fuse holders for Maxi style automotive blade fuses
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.—Keystone Electronics recently expanded its series of Ultra-Low Profile, Surface Mountable Threaded Inserts to include metric and Imperial thread options, the company said in a release.
The inserts are specifically designed and packaged for use on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in the same manner as other surface mount technology (SMT) components, as a simplified method of adding threads to printed circuit boards. They are available from stock through Keystone’s global distribution network and online, according to the release.
Manufactured from steel with a tin plate, the inserts are said to offer an easy method of adding threads to a PCB while using the same equipment as with other SMT components. Their use reduces handling time or damage that may occur while using traditional threading methods for a PCB, the company said.
New threaded inserts from Keystone Electronics are reported to reduce handling time or damage that may occur during use of traditional threading methods for PCBs. (Image courtesy Keystone Electronics)
The new threaded SMT inserts are now available in metric (M2.5, M3, M4) and Imperial (2-56, 4-40, 6-32) threads with a low profile height above the board of 0.012 inch. They are supplied on tape and reel, with Kapton tape on the top surface for easy pickup. They are said to be well-suited for use with “most vacuum and mechanical pick-and-place assembly systems,” according to the release.
Compact automotive blade fuse holders
Keystone also reported that its full line of fuse clips and holders now includes low insertion force, reliable and compact automotive blade fuse holders for Maxi style automotive blade fuses. The holders are manufactured to ensure secured positioning during soldering, the company said in a release.
According to Keystone, the holders support voltage up to 500 VAC and 40 Amps current, as well as fully insulated clips to protect fuses and reduce assembly time. Insulators are made of PA9T Black Nylon, with tin nickel-plated copper contacts to withstand shock and vibration.
The new holders are available in surface mount (SMT), Cat. No 3582 and thru-hole (THM), Cat. No. 3581 styles to accommodate MAXI 299, MAX, APX, or equivalent fuses in a variety of design applications, the company said.
Keystone Electronics is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and RoHS compliant manufacturer of interconnect components and electronic hardware. The company said it manufactures a broad selection of fuse clips and holders for a variety of fuse sizes and styles as part of its large family of interconnect components and hardware.
Keystone’s capabilities include stamping, machining, and assembly services. Application engineering assistance for product modifications and special designs is also available, the company said.
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