Clinch Stud

A clinch stud is a type of self-clinching fastener permanently installed into a pre-drilled hole in thin sheet metal by applying a squeezing force, which causes the metal to deform and flow around the stud's underhead features, creating a strong, permanent anchor point. Designed to be installed without additional hardware or damage to the parent material, clinch studs are versatile, available in threaded and non-threaded options, and come in various head types and materials like steel or stainless steel to create secure attachment points for other components.