Self-clinching standoffs are designed to be pressed into a thin metal sheet to provide a secure and permanent threaded hole.:

• Self-clinching standoffs feature a threaded section and a flange that helps hold the standoff in place once it’s pressed into a hole in a sheet metal panel. The standoff has a slightly oversized body that deforms during installation to grip the material.
• Self-clinching standoffs can be installed by pressing them into pre-punched holes in a metal sheet. Once installed, the flange ensures that the standoff stays securely in place, while the threaded portion is available for attaching components.
• Self-clinching standoffs Often used in electronics, enclosures, chassis, and circuit boards to provide mounting points for components like screws or bolts.