PCB Spacers and electronics production hardware and support...
Tarapath Pty Ltd is a long-established Australian distributor of electronics hardware and production consumables, including a comprehensive range of PCB spacers and related mounting hardware used in electronics manufacturing (EMS) across Australia and New Zealand.
Types of PCB Spacers Available from Tarapath
'Tarapath Spacers' offer a broad selection of components designed to support, separate or mount printed circuit boards during assembly and in finished products. The range is primarily organised by thread size (e.g. M2, M2.5, M3, M6, M8, UNC) and includes multiple form factors and materials.
Threaded Standoffs (Male-Female, Female-Female, Male-Male)
These spacers have internal and/or external threads and are available in materials such as polyamide (nylon), brass-nickel plated steel, stainless steel or aluminium. The threaded design allows for secure fastening between chassis, mounting plates and PCBs, accommodating different board thicknesses and mechanical requirements.
Self-Tapping Spacers
Tarapath also provides self-tapping variants where a screw thread forms as the fastener is driven into the spacer. These are often used where the mating surface (e.g. sheet metal chassis or frame) does not have pre-formed threads, simplifying assembly and reducing the part count.
Spacer Sleeves and Insulating Spacers
Spacer sleeves, typically non-threaded tubes in polyamide, provide simple separation between surfaces, electrical insulation, and easy pass-through for mounting screws are valuable in applications where spacing without load-bearing is required.
PCB LED Spacers, Standoffs and Supports
In addition to standard spacer studs, Tarapath’s PCB LED spacers, standoffs and supports category includes specialised spacers for supporting PCBs and LED assemblies, often in nylon with an insulating profile suitable for delicate electronics work.
How Tarapath Spacers Are Used in EMS Manufacturing in Australia
In electronics manufacturing, spacers and standoffs are essential hardware components used throughout PCB assembly and product build processes:
Board Isolation and Support
Spacers elevate PCBs above metal chassis or other boards to prevent short circuits and allow clearance for components and wiring. Nylon or polyamide spacers add electrical insulation, while metal spacers provide greater mechanical strength where needed.
Mechanical Mounting
Threaded standoffs facilitate secure mounting of PCBs to frames, enclosures or internal brackets during assembly. Different thread configurations (male-female, etc.) give designers flexibility to integrate boards with screw-type fasteners efficiently.
Production Reliability
During automated or manual assembly, consistent and accurate board spacing ensures reliable soldering, testing and inspection. Proper spacers reduce stress on solder joints and components by maintaining correct spacing and minimising vibration or flex during handling.
Design Flexibility
A wide range of lengths, sizes and substrate materials allows production engineers to match board layout requirements, heat dissipation needs and physical constraints, boosting overall product quality.
By offering a well-structured portfolio of spacers in multiple materials and thread types, Tarapath supports EMS providers and OEMs across Australia and New Zealand with reliable hardware for circuit board fabrication, assembly and integration.
If you have a project you would like to discuss or if you have questions about your next EMS project please contact Tarapath today Ph: +61 3 9269 6200
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