PCB Standoffs

A PCB standoff is a plastic-body spacer and support element that holds an electronic board at a certain height from the enclosure or mounting plate. It is used to fix in-panel boards to the enclosure base and to keep the solder leads under the board from touching the metal surface. In this category, KSN brand standoffs made of nylon 6,6 UL standard material are sold individually in heights of 24.5 mm, 26.5 mm, 27 mm and 30 mm, for an operating temperature of -40 °C to +85 °C and with pack quantity information of 250 or 500 pieces. Choose the standoff according to the required height between the board and the base, the board and base hole diameters (such as upper hole Ø3-4 mm, lower hole Ø4.5-4.8 mm), the width and length, and the pack quantity (250 or 500 in the product name) according to the stated operating temperature. A nylon standoff is an insulator; it does not replace a metal foot or an earthing connection at points where the board needs to be grounded.

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How to choose PCB Standoffs

A PCB standoff is a plastic-body spacer and support element that holds an electronic board at a certain height from the enclosure or mounting plate. It is used to fix in-panel boards to the enclosure base and to keep the solder leads under the board from touching the metal surface.

  • Clarify whether the task is connection, cable routing, enclosure distribution or termination.
  • Match dimensions, thread standard, conductor cross-section and IP rating with the cable and panel.
  • Choose housing material and pack quantity according to the mounting environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is PCB Standoffs and where is it used?

A PCB standoff is a plastic-body spacer and support element that holds an electronic board at a certain height from the enclosure or mounting plate. It is used to fix in-panel boards to the enclosure base and to keep the solder leads under the board from touching the metal surface.

What should I compare when choosing PCB Standoffs?

Choose the standoff according to the required height between the board and the base, the board and base hole diameters (such as upper hole Ø3-4 mm, lower hole Ø4.5-4.8 mm), the width and length, and the pack quantity (250 or 500 in the product name) according to the stated operating temperature.

Where can I find technical details for PCB Standoffs products?

A nylon standoff is an insulator; it does not replace a metal foot or an earthing connection at points where the board needs to be grounded.

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