{"id":9460,"date":"2018-10-19T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T07:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=9460"},"modified":"2018-10-18T11:25:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T10:25:11","slug":"protect-internal-threads-during-paint-and-powder-coating-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/protect-internal-threads-during-paint-and-powder-coating-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect internal threads during paint and powder coating processes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pemnet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEM PreTect thread masking plugs<\/a><\/span> from <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/blind-threaded-inserts-provide-permanent-threads-in-thin-sheet-applications-with-one-sided-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PennEngineering<\/a><\/span> will protect internal threads of self-clinching nuts and standoffs during paint and powder coating processes.<\/p>\n<p>The pre-installed silicone masking plugs \u2013 supplied already in place \u2013 have been designed for self-clinching blind standoffs, thru-hole standoffs, and nuts in thread sizes #4-40 to \u00bc-20 and M3 to M6.<\/p>\n<p>Plugs can be augmented for thru-hole fastener types with a specially engineered stretched polyester film offering thread protection on the side opposite the plug.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nPlugs and film can be removed easily using a fine tip tool when processes are completed.<\/p>\n<p>All self-clinching fasteners provide permanent and reusable load-bearing threads in metal sheets too thin to be tapped or where extruded or stamped threads would be impractical.<\/p>\n<p>Usually installed during the fabrication process \u2013 before an assembly would undergo painting or powder coating \u2013 self-clinching fasteners become integral components.<\/p>\n<p>The new plugs and film ensure that paints or powder coatings will not impact the thread integrity of installed fasteners as assemblies move through production.<\/p>\n<p>The plugs and film can reduce labor requirements by eliminating any need to manually mask fastener threads in advance of coating processes or subsequently clean contaminated threads.<\/p>\n<p>They have been engineered to withstand temperatures up to 482\u00baF and 250\u00baC and fasteners with the feature can be installed automatically to achieve additional production economies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New PEM PreTect thread masking plugs from PennEngineering will protect internal threads of self-clinching nuts and standoffs during paint and powder coating processes. 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