Hardware Insertion (PEM & Captive) — Instant Online Quotes
PEM studs, nuts, standoffs, and captive fasteners pressed into your sheet metal parts — ready for assembly, not loose in a bag. Upload your file for a real price in minutes.
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| Hardware Type | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PEM studs | #4 to 1/4" and metric | Threaded standoffs for stacking |
| PEM nuts | #2 to 1/4" and metric | Flush and self-locating |
| Standoffs | Hex and round, various lengths | Board and panel stacking |
| Captive screws & rivets | Various | Field-service friendly |
What Hardware Insertion Costs
Insertion is priced per piece plus hardware at cost:
- Insertion labour: $0.35–$1.50 per insert depending on size and access
- Hardware: At cost — PEM hardware is inexpensive in quantity
- Setup: $30 flat, often waived when added to a laser job
- Typical range: 50 brackets × 4 PEM studs each: roughly $100–250 total
The AI prices insertion from the hardware count in your drawing.
One Part, Done
The classic flow: laser the profile, bend it, press in the hardware, ship. One quote covers all of it — no sending your parts to a second shop for hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What PEM hardware do you stock?
Common studs, nuts, and standoffs in imperial and metric are stocked. Specials are ordered to your spec — lead time noted on the quote.
Can you insert hardware into customer-supplied parts?
Yes — send the parts or the drawing and we'll quote insertion labour only.
Do you verify insertion?
Yes — pull-out and torque spot checks per your drawing's requirement. See QC Inspection.
Is there a minimum order?
No. One prototype with two studs is a normal quote.
Hardware Needs to Be In the Part?
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