Board Spacers, Standoffs

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
13RS087541 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .325 ID, .875 OD,	3000
MSW1210A Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER M6 NYLON 3MM	0
13SP245 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND THROUGH SPACER, NATURAL, N	9974
13RS025092 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .150 ID, .250 OD,	3752
13SP136 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND THROUGH SPACER, NATURAL, N	5000
13RS056718 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .318 ID, .567 OD,	2000
13RS075051 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .260 ID, .750 OD,	3500
13RSSR0007 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .064 ID, .125 OD,	1000
13RS097518 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .390 ID, .975 OD,	1000
NS-03-05 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	NON THREADED SPACER - PLASTIC,NS	493
13RSSR0191 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .315 ID, .625 OD,	494
13RS087536 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .527 ID, .870 OD,	1000
13ME052 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, 4.3MM ID, 8MM OD,	4950
13SP115 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND THROUGH SPACER, NATURAL, N	4000
13RSSR0065 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .140 ID, .375 OD,	1000
15TSP001 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND STANDOFF, #4-40 THREAD, .2	1795
35HSP006 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	HEX SELF THREAD STANDOFF, #6 SCR	2000
TN6-24-832-3 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	RND STANDOFF #8-32 NYLON 1-1/2"	500
36832MF125 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	MALE FEMALE THREADED STANDOFF, #	2940
13RS062517 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ROUND SPACER, .254 ID, .621 OD,	1000

Board Spacers, Standoffs

1. Overview

Board spacers and standoffs are specialized hardware components used to create controlled spacing between printed circuit boards (PCBs), panels, or structural elements. They provide mechanical support, electrical isolation, and thermal management in electronic assemblies. Their importance in modern technology includes enabling compact designs, reducing vibration stress, and improving heat dissipation in devices ranging from smartphones to industrial control systems.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Cylindrical Spacers	Simple tubular design with uniform diameter	PCB layer separation in consumer electronics
Hexagonal Standoffs	6-sided structure for wrench tightening	Industrial equipment panel mounting
Self-clinching Standoffs	Permanent installation with threaded compression	Sheet metal enclosures in servers
Adjustable Spacers	Variable length through threaded adjustment	Prototype development and testing
Insulated Spacers	Non-conductive materials for electrical isolation	High-voltage power supply assemblies

3. Structure & Composition

Typical construction includes:

Material: Stainless steel (corrosion resistance), aluminum (lightweight), or nylon (insulation)
Geometry: Cylindrical (standard), stepped (for multiple board heights), or flanged (for load distribution)
Installation Features: Internal threading (male/female), knurled surfaces (for grip), or press-fit tabs
Surface Treatment: Passivation (metal), UV resistance (plastics), or EMI shielding coating

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Material Hardness (HV)	Determines wear resistance and load capacity
Thread Engagement Length	Affects vibration resistance in dynamic environments
Thermal Conductivity (W/m K)	Critical for heat dissipation in power electronics
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)	Safety factor in high-voltage applications
Installation Torque Rating	Prevents over-tightening damage to PCBs

5. Application Fields

Primary industries include:

Electronics Manufacturing: Server racks, LED displays
Automotive: Engine control units (ECUs), ADAS systems
Aerospace: Satellite PCB mounting, avionics enclosures
Medical Devices: MRI scanner internal structures
Consumer Electronics: Smartphone PCB stacking

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product
PEM	S-8900 Series self-clinching standoffs
RS Components	486-8826 insulated hexagonal spacers
Mouser Electronics	925206-12 adjustable PCB spacers
McMaster-Carr	91285A102 stainless steel standoffs

7. Selection Recommendations

Evaluate mechanical load requirements vs material strength
Match thread type (UNC/UNF/Metric) with assembly hardware
Consider CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) compatibility with PCB materials
Select insulated variants for >50V circuits
Use vibration-damping coatings in mobile applications

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Miniaturization: Sub-1mm spacers for wearable devices
Material Innovation: Conductive polymer composites for EMI shielding
Smart Integration: Standoffs with embedded strain gauges for structural monitoring
Automated Installation: Self-aligning designs for robotic assembly lines
Sustainability: Biodegradable plastic options (PLA-based) entering mainstream production