Standoff

A standoff is a threaded spacer that holds two parts apart at a set distance. It often has a male thread on one end and a female thread on the other, or it can be female at both ends.

A standoff holds two parts at a set distance apart. It often takes a screw or a nut at each end, and it can be round, hexagonal or square in form. A self-clinching standoff presses into a drilled or punched hole in sheet metal, while a riveting standoff joins to the panel by deformation.

Standoffs are often made in aluminium, brass, steel or stainless steel. The material affects weight, corrosion resistance and how well the part takes a thread.

This is a general guide to checking this kind of part. It says nothing about any supplier's parts.

Ask for a certificate of conformance with the thread size and material grade. On receipt, check the threads run clean and the length matches the order.