{"title":"Fasteners","description":"\u003cp\u003eThreaded hardware for electronics enclosures, 3D printers and general fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRivnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e (rivet nuts, nutserts) put a proper machine thread into thin sheet, tube or panel where there is no material to tap. M3 aluminium, flat head, with a knurled body so it will not spin in the hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCB standoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e space and stack circuit boards. M2 brass, male to female, so they screw together into a chain as tall as you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimum order of 10 on both, with bulk pricing above that. 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It gives you a strong \u003cstrong\u003eM3 machine-thread\u003c\/strong\u003e in thin sheet, tube or panel where you cannot reach the back to hold a normal nut. You set it from one side with a rivnut tool, and the knurled body grips the hole so it will not spin. The flat head sits neatly against the surface. Aluminium keeps it light and rust free, and it is easy to set with hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nznpd__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3 thread, ready for standard bolts and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium alloy, light and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat head sits flush against the panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled body resists spinning once set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind fixing, only needs access to one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits panels roughly 0.5mm to 3.0mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for thin metal, plastic and tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore thread sizes coming soon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThread size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM3 (M3 x 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHead style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat head (small flange)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled, anti-spin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0mm drill\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrip range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 0.5mm to 3.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e10+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM3 aluminium flat head rivnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced per rivnut with a minimum order of 10. Set your quantity at checkout, and bulk pricing kicks in as you add more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAdding threads to thin sheet metal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eTube, box section and hollow frames\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eCar, motorbike and 4WD panel work\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eEnclosures, brackets and covers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003e3D printer and CNC frame builds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAny spot where you cannot reach the back\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to set a rivnut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill the hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake a clean 5.0mm hole in your panel and clear any burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad the tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWind the rivnut onto the mandrel of your rivnut or nutsert tool until the head sits flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert into the hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush the rivnut into the hole so the flat head rests against the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueeze to set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork the tool to compress the body. It bulges out behind the panel and locks in place, leaving you a clean M3 thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size hole do I drill?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5.0mm hole suits the 4.5mm knurled body with a little clearance. Keep it snug so the knurls bite and stop the rivnut turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special tool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a rivnut or nutsert setting tool does the job cleanly. In a pinch you can set one with a bolt, a nut and a couple of washers, but a proper tool is faster and more reliable for a batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAluminium or steel, which should I pick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium is lighter, will not rust and sets easily with hand tools, so it is ideal for thin sheet, plastic and general work. Choose a steel rivnut when you need maximum thread strength or high clamping loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow thick a panel can it clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis M3 size grips material from about 0.5mm up to around 3.0mm thick. For thicker work you would step up to a longer body or larger thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it spin in the hole?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knurled body is made to dig into the edge of the hole as it sets, which stops it spinning when you tighten a bolt into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the M3 aluminium size, sold per rivnut with a minimum order of 10. More thread sizes are on the way. 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(max-width:999px){.nznpd{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}}\n@media (max-width:749px){.nznpd{padding-left:14px;padding-right:14px}.nznpd__intro{font-size:15.5px}.nznpd__highlights{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:18px}.nznpd__highlights li:nth-last-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.nznpd__uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__spec{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}.nznpd__h{margin-bottom:16px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM2 brass PCB standoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as hex spacers or pillars. These are the \u003cstrong\u003emale-female\u003c\/strong\u003e type, with a hex body that has a female M2 thread at one end and a \u003cstrong\u003e4mm male M2 stud\u003c\/strong\u003e at the other. Pick your size from the dropdown: the body length sets the gap the spacer holds. They mount circuit boards, panels and covers at a fixed height, keep solder joints clear of the surface below, and let you stack boards neatly. The male stud threads straight into a tapped hole or a matching female standoff, so you can build up any height you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nznpd__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2 thread, male one end and female the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree body lengths: 5mm, 10mm and 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass, strong and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex body for an easy spanner or plier grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm male stud screws into a tapped hole or standoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets a clean, even gap under a PCB or panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack male-female standoffs for taller builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per standoff with bulk pricing on quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSizes available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM2 x 5+4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5mm hex body + 4mm male stud (9mm overall)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM2 x 10+4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10mm hex body + 4mm male stud (14mm overall)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM2 x 20+4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20mm hex body + 4mm male stud (24mm overall)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThread size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM2 (M2 x 0.4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale to female hex standoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5mm, 10mm or 20mm (choose above)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMale thread length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4mm (all sizes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex, spanner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e10+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM2 brass male-female standoffs, in your chosen size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced per standoff with a minimum order of 10. Pick a size, set your quantity at checkout, and bulk pricing kicks in as you add more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eMounting PCBs inside an enclosure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eSetting a fixed gap under a board or panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eStacking boards, screens and shields\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eRaspberry Pi, Arduino and dev board builds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eMotherboard, backplane and display spacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eGeneral electronics and enclosure assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew in the male stud\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThread the 4mm male end into a tapped hole in your chassis, panel or another standoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet your board on top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hex body lifts the PCB clear of the surface and holds it at an even height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix from above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun an M2 screw down into the female end, or stack another male-female standoff to build up height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNip it up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hex body gives a spanner or pliers a grip so you can hold it while you tighten. Keep it firm, brass threads do not need heavy force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat do the two numbers mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first number is the hex body length in mm, which is the gap the spacer sets (5, 10 or 20mm). The second is the male thread length, 4mm, which is the stud that screws into a hole or another standoff. So M2 x 10+4 is a 10mm body with a 4mm stud, 14mm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this male-female or female-female?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale-female. One end has a 4mm male M2 stud, the other end has a female M2 thread. That lets you screw it into a base and take an M2 screw or another standoff on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I stack them for a taller gap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The male stud of one threads into the female end of the next, so you can chain male-female standoffs and mix sizes to reach the height you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat screws do I need with them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard M2 screws fit the female end. The male stud is a straight M2 thread that suits an M2 tapped hole or a matching M2 female standoff or nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill brass corrode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass is corrosion resistant and holds up well indoors and inside enclosures. It also has a little natural give, so it seats nicely without cracking like some plastics can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e These M2 brass male-female standoffs come in 5+4, 10+4 and 20+4 sizes, sold per standoff with a minimum order of 10. Choose your size from the dropdown. Shipped fast from our own stock here in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"M2 x 5+4","offer_id":42944188481632,"sku":"FST-SPACER-M2-5-4-BR","price":0.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M2 x 10+4","offer_id":42985579774048,"sku":"FST-SPACER-M2-10-4-BR","price":0.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M2 x 20+4","offer_id":42985579806816,"sku":"FST-SPACER-M2-20-4-BR","price":0.59,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/Brass-M2x5-4-Hero.png?v=1784026582"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/collections\/fasteners.oembed","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}