{"product_id":"m2-x-5-4-brass-pcb-spacer-male-female-hex-standoff","title":"M2 x 5+4 Brass PCB Spacer, Male-Female Hex Standoff","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.nznpd{--o:#F57C00;--od:#E65100;--ink:#0F172A;--mut:#5b6573;--line:#E8ECF0;--soft:#F7F8FA;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink);font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}\n.nznpd,.nznpd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.nznpd p{margin:0;color:var(--mut);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}\n.nznpd strong{color:var(--ink)}\n.nznpd__intro{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.6}\n.nznpd__highlights{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);column-gap:36px}\n.nznpd__highlights li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n.nznpd__highlights li::before{content:\"\\25B8\";flex:0 0 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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\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eM2 brass PCB spacer\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as a hex standoff or pillar. This is the \u003cstrong\u003emale-female\u003c\/strong\u003e type, with a 5mm hex body that has a female M2 thread at one end and a \u003cstrong\u003e4mm male M2 stud\u003c\/strong\u003e at the other. It holds circuit boards, panels and covers at a fixed height, keeps solder joints clear of the surface below, and lets 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\u003eSolid brass, strong and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm hex 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\u003eGreat for board mounting and enclosure spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per spacer 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\"\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 (spacer) length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMale thread length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm (5mm body + 4mm stud)\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 x 5+4 brass male-female standoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced per spacer 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\"\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 5mm 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 does \"5 + 4\" mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first number is the hex body length, 5mm, which is the gap the spacer sets. The second is the male thread length, 4mm, which is the stud that screws into a hole or another standoff. Overall length is 9mm.\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 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 This listing is the M2 x 5+4 brass male-female size, sold per spacer with a minimum order of 10. More standoff sizes are on the way. 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}],"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\/products\/m2-x-5-4-brass-pcb-spacer-male-female-hex-standoff","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}