PCB self-clinching micro standoff screw size
M1.6 · 2 mm long
The screws used on PCB self-clinching micro standoff are M1.6, 2 mm long.
Where it is used: PEM MSOFS-M1.6-2 self-clinching microPEM flaring standoff, M1.6 thread, panels as thin as 0.2mm.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from catalog.pemnet.com.
M1.6 means a 1.6 mm nominal diameter with a 0.35 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent.
PCB self-clinching micro standoff screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 2 mm | 0.35 mm | not stated | not stated | PEM MSOFS-M1.6-2 self-clinching microPEM flaring standoff, M1.6 thread, panels as thin as 0.2mm | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
PEM MSOFS-M1.6-2 self-clinching microPEM flaring standoff, M1.6 thread, panels as thin as 0.2mm
pitch 0.35 mm · tap 1.25 mm · clearance 1.8 mm · PH00 / Torx T4–T5
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- Diameter: across the threads an M1.6 screw measures about 1.6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.35 mm from one thread crest to the next (28.57 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The record states 2 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.6 heads take PH00 for Phillips and T4–T5 for Torx, and a 1.5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M1.6 is about 12-20 N·cm into metal threads and 6-10 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M1.6
- M1.6 is the most common laptop-internal micro screw after M2 — Dell XPS keyboards specifically call out M1.6 x 1.5mm, and generic M2 substitutes strip the bracket.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with PCB self-clinching micro standoff, closest length match first.
- HP Elite x360 830 13 inch G11 2-in-1 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Inspiron 14 5409 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Inspiron 14 5493 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Inspiron 14 5408 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet with Advanced Keyboard also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Inspiron 14 5402 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Inspiron 14 5418 also M1.6 × 2 mm
- Dell Vostro 15 5510 also M1.6 × 2 mm
Questions about PCB self-clinching micro standoff screws
- What size screw does PCB self-clinching micro standoff use?
- M1.6 × 2 mm for PEM MSOFS-M1.6-2 self-clinching microPEM flaring standoff, M1.6 thread, panels as thin as 0.2mm.
- How long are the screws in PCB self-clinching micro standoff?
- The record gives 2 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M1.6 screw?
- 0.35 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.6 machine screws; a 0.2 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.25 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.8 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for PCB self-clinching micro standoff?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M1.6, Phillips heads normally take PH00 and Torx heads T4–T5; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #1-72 UNF (1.85 mm) is larger; there is no true imperial equivalent. Use a true M1.6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.