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those small nut and screw thing - what are they called
02GF74 - 16/9/15 at 08:22 PM

Im looking for a couple of the double height nuts at the end of which is a threaded section, about M4 size.

They are found on computer connectors e.g. graphics card, the screw part holds the socket in place, the nut allows the connector to be screwed in.

Hope that makes sense.

What are they called and where to buy?

Staple balls - 16/9/15 at 08:26 PM

standoffs?

dave_424 - 16/9/15 at 08:29 PM

Look for VGA stud

daniel mason - 16/9/15 at 08:31 PM

Like these?
Pack of 10 x DB Stud/Bolt/Nut Serial/9/25/Parallel/VGA/SVGA for Cable/Cord/Wire

AndyW - 16/9/15 at 08:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
Like these?
Pack of 10 x DB Stud/Bolt/Nut Serial/9/25/Parallel/VGA/SVGA for Cable/Cord/Wire


That's the exact link I just found.....

coyoteboy - 16/9/15 at 08:44 PM

You're looking for female jackscrews, or for metric threads - pcb standoffs. standoffs are usually brass but stainless and alu ones are available.

[Edited on 16/9/15 by coyoteboy]

Madinventions - 16/9/15 at 09:13 PM

Farnell stock M4 standoffs in a range of lengths; http://uk.farnell.com/ettinger/05-14-203/spacer-m4-20mm-length/dp/14670 30

coyoteboy - 16/9/15 at 11:47 PM

Just be wary, the brass ones are like butter - not good for anything more than attaching PCBs together.

Go to Mouser UK and get either Stainless or Alu from RAF hardware:
http://uk.mouser.com/search/refine.aspx?N=4292891802+17652579

We use these in products that survive launches on ICBMs

[Edited on 16/9/15 by coyoteboy]