Introducing bisco Captive Hardware
Reliable & Affordable Captive Hardware
We’re excited to announce the unveiling of our very own line of captive hardware. bisco brand captive hardware provides reliable and affordable alternatives to PEM (PennEngineering) and PSM International self-clinching fasteners and hardware.
Manufacturer Profile: Amatom
About Amatom
Amatom Electronic Hardware is a division of Carey Manufacturing which focuses on the production of PCB hardware and related components. Since it’s start in 1957, Amatom has built a reputation for innovative and dependable products. In fact, Amatom’s comprehensive product offering makes Amatom a go to source for electronic hardware.
Captive Screws
Handles
Standoffs
Amatom Products
- Handles
- Standoffs
- Spacers
- Jack Screws
- Captive Panel Fasteners
- Washers
To configure products view Amatom’s online catalog.
Amatom Manufacturing Capabilities
Amatom manufacturers products from many materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and brass. In addition, Amatom offers a wide variety of finishes and platings to meet application specific requirements. Regardless of the material or finish Amatom is able to offer competitive lead times and prices on custom and standard products by utilizing in-house CNC machining.
Amatom Distributor
bisco industries is proud to be an authorized Amatom distributor. bisco stocks thousands of Amatom electronic hardware components, all available for same day shipment. To search stock and get pricing visit biscoind.com.
What is a Standoff?
Standoff Fastener Description
Standoffs are fasteners used to create space between printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies and are the standard fastener for mounting PCBs to prevent electrical shorts. Standoffs are similar to spacers but differ in that they are threaded.
Standoff Fastener Styles
Standoffs may be cylindrical, square or hexagonal in shape and come in male, female, male-male, or male-female styles. Standoffs are fabricated from various materials such as aluminum, brass, stainless steel and nylon. In addition, standoffs are often plated to meet application specific requirements.
Standoff Fastener Application Example
One application example for standoffs is the fastening of a motherboard (PCB) to a metal enclosure. In a typical scenario, male-female standoffs are fastened into pre-drilled metal ringed screw holes in the motherboard while the opposite end of the standoff is fastened to the enclosure wall. Mounting the motherboard in this manner prevents it from short circuiting.
Standoff Fastener Manufacturers
- Accurate Screw Machine (ASM)
- Amatom
- Bivar
- Concord Electronics
- ITW Fastex
- Keystone Electronics
- Lyn-Tron
- RAF Electronic Hardware
Configuring Standoff Fasteners
Since standoffs come in so many styles, sizes, and materials configuring the correct standoff for your application can be challenging. To aid you in configuring standoffs and other electronic hardware bisco has recently updated it’s RAF product catalog. Users can now browse and filter standoffs by style, material, diameter, length, thread size, and finish. Visit bisco’s online RAF product selector to learn more.
Manufacturer Profile: Concord Electronics
Concord Electronics is a leading manufacturer of PCB connectors and electronic hardware. Based in New York, Concord’s manufacturing operations includes state of the art Swiss automatic screw machines, thermoplastic molding, and automated assembly. In addition to machining products in-house, Concord also controls the entire plating process. Concord Electronics’ manufacturing capabilities allow them to manufacturer small and large production runs at competitive costs and lead times.
Concord Electronics – Superior Quality
Since its beginning in 1946, Concord Electronics has gained a reputation for manufacturing products of superior quality. In fact, Concord recently received government certification for the MIL-DTL-39024/10 and the MIL-DTL-39024/11 series, and is now listed on the QPL. Concord also offers in-house testing services ranging from vibration testing to humidity cycling.
Concord Electronics Products
- Banana Plugs & Jacks
- Spacers & Standoffs
- PCB Terminals
- PC Jacks
- PC Pins
- RF Connectors
- Solder Lugs
- And more
Your Authorized Distributor for Concord Electronics
bisco industries is an authorized Concord Electronics distributor. bisco stocks thousands of Concord PCB connectors and hardware, all available for same day shipment. To find stock and get pricing on Concord Electronics’ products visit biscoind.com.
Manufacturer Profile: Essentra Components
Essentra Components, formerly known as Richco Inc., manufactures an extensive range of essential hardware and fasteners. Essentra has 69 manufacturing facilities around the globe with capabilities including machine molding and 3D printing prototyping. Essentra’s network of manufacturing facilities produces over 80 million parts per day and stocks over 1 billion parts. In addition to standard products, Essentra’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities allow them to offer custom solutions to solve specific customer requirements. The breadth of Essentra’s product line means that their products are used in all types of applications ranging from industrial machinery to cutting edge electronics.
Essentra’s Product Offering Includes:
- Feet, Bumpers, & Motion Control Hardware
- Cable Ties and Straps
- PCB & Electronics Hardware
- Grommets, Bushings & Cable Glands
- Cooling Fan Accessories
bisco – Authorized Essentra Distributor
bisco industries is a franchised Essentra distributor, carrying the full line of Essentra hardware and fasteners. To learn more about Essentra products download or request an Essentra catalog. To request free samples and get pricing and availability visit biscoind.com now.
Manufacturer Profile: Bivar
Since their first product launch in 1965, Bivar has been a leader in the manufacturing of LED indication products and enclosure hardware. Bivar prides themselves on helping designers, engineers, and purchasers stay at the forefront of technology. Bivar products are used extensively in telecom/datacom applications, medical applications, industrial applications, and other electronic applications.
Bivar LEDs & Enclosure Hardware
Bivar strategically manufacturers both LEDs and associated electronic hardware allowing users to spec in multiple components from one manufacturer. Bivar’s LED indication solutions are highly configurable and are critical to enhancing machine-to-human communication in numerous applications. Bivar’s extensive selection of LED indication products includes:
- LED Light Pipes
- Through Hole Mount LEDs
- Surface Mount LEDs
- Panel Mount LED Assemblies
- Board Mount LED Assemblies
Bivar’s electronic enclosure hardware is designed for precise alignment and component placement. Bivar enclosure hardware includes:
- LED Mounts & Holders
- PCB Standoffs
- PCB Spacers
- PCB Card Guides
- PCB Inserters & Extractors
- Subrack Accessories
bisco – Authorized Bivar Distributor
bisco industries is an authorized Bivar distributor and stocks hundreds of Bivar LEDs and electronic hardware components. bisco also offers a large selection of complementary items from enclosures to fuses. To find stock and get pricing for all your Bivar and electronic component needs visit biscoind.com.
Product Spotlight: RAF 1/8 Round Spacers
bisco industries now offers 1/8 inch round spacers from manufacturer, RAF Electronic Hardware. RAF 1/8 round spacers are available in lengths ranging from 3/32 inch to a 1/2 inch with clearance hole diameters of 0.064 or 0.090 inches. Available materials include aluminum, brass, stainless steel, steel, and nylon. RAF also offers a variety of finishes including plain (no finish), nickel, cadmium clear chromate, and black oxide. Although all standard materials for RAF’s 1/8 round spacers are RoHS compliant some finishes may not be RoHS compliant.
Understanding RAF Part Numbers
RAF allows users to easily configure part numbers based on their requirements. For example, RAF part number 1100-2-AL-0 is an aluminum 1/8 round spacer with a length of 1/8 inches, a clearance hole diameter of 0.090 inches, and a plain finish. Visit RAFs online catalog to configure 1/8 inch round spacers for your application.
Find Stock on RAF 1/8 Round Spacers
bisco industries is an authorized RAF Electronic Hardware distributor and offers stock on a wide variety of RAF spacers including 1/8 round spacers. Top stocked 1/8 round spacers include:
Visit biscoind.com to get pricing and availability and to place orders at the click of a button.
Manufacturer Profile: Unicorp
Unicorp is a leading U.S. based manufacturer of electronic hardware. For over 45 years, Unicorp has been dedicated to customer satisfaction offering small minimums, customizable products, and quick manufacturing turnaround. Unicorp’s products comply with REACH, RoHS, and DFAR regulations. Unicorp hardware and fasteners are used in a wide variety of applications including medical equipment, robotics, computers, and aircraft.
Standoffs
Shoulder Screws
Handles
Unicorp Product Offering:
- Spacers
- Standoffs
- Captive Panel Screws & Retainers
- Insulating Washers (Non-Metallic)
- Thumb Screws
- Thumb Nuts
- Handles
- Shoulder Screws
- Self-Clinching Fasteners
- Dowel Pins
bisco – Authorized Unicorp Distributor
bisco industries is an authorized Unicorp distributor, carrying the full line of Unicorp electronic hardware including spacers, standoffs, and handles. To find pricing, availability, and place orders for Unicorp products visit biscoind.com.
Manufacturer Profile: Abbatron
Abbatron is a leading manufacturer of electronic hardware and connectors and the owner of the HH Smith and GH Plugs brands. Abbatron’s facility boasts 26,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space allowing Abbatron to conduct a wide range of manufacturing processes. Abbatron’s manufacturing capabilities include stamping, molding, machine turning, machine grinding, machine drilling, and automated assembly.
Abbatron’s main objective is to deliver products of outstanding quality and dependability. In this effort Abbatron offers technical support for existing applications and design services to aid the alteration of existing assemblies or the creation of new custom products.
Abbatron’s Product Offering Includes:
- Posts, Plugs, and Jacks
- Test Leads and Patch Cords
- Spacers and Standoffs
- Bumpers, Grommets, and Hole Plugs
- Audio Connectors
bisco – Authorized Abbatron Distributor
bisco industries is a franchised Abbatron distributor, carrying the full line of Abbatron spacers, standoffs, plugs, jacks, test leads, and audio connectors. To find pricing, availability, and place orders for Abbatron products visit biscoind.com.
Manufacturer Profile: RAF Electronic Hardware
RAF is North America’s leading supplier of electronic hardware components to industries including telecommunications, medical, computer, entertainment, and military/aerospace. All RAF products are available in standard and metric dimensions and are also RoHS compliant. Most of RAF’s catalog items are stocked and available for same-day shipment. In addition RAF’s in-house plating facility enables them to provide customers with a quick turnaround even on plated parts.
RAF Products Include:
- Captive Panel Screws
- Spacers
- Standoffs
- Jack Screws
- Precision Shoulder Screws
- Thumb Screws
- Printed Circuit Board Supports
- Handles & Ferrules
- Non-Metallic Washers
For a complete listing of RAF products and to configure products view RAF’s online catalog.
bisco – Authorized RAF Distributor
bisco industries is proud to be an authorized RAF distributor. Looking for pricing and stock information? Visit biscoind.com and simply search the RAF item. If pricing is not readily available our e-commerce customer service team will be happy to assist you.
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