Quarter Turn - ST-1200 Line

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The selection and installation planning of fasteners can influence the security of the fastened parts. Product information and support service is intended for use only by persons with mechanical engineering qualifications sufficient to manage the responsibilities of:

  1. Analyzing fastener performance in relation to the service to be met, and
  2. Planning appropriate fastening locations and installations.

The following is a partial list of design criteria which should be used in selecting the correct fastener for your application.

  • Tensile Load (average)
  • Shear Load (average)
  • Maximum Load
  • Vibration
  • Number of Cycles
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Appearance
  • Mounting Location and Clearance
  • Weight

The above considerations, along with the performance chart parameters should be utilized in choosing the appropriate fastener type, head style, receptacle, finish, and materials.

Selection Procedure

1. Select a fastener size, using the performance table shown below. The size selected applies to the stud, retainer, and receptacle.
2. Select an appropriate stud head style.
  • Slotted (oval) (121J)
  • Wing (121J-W)
  • Flush (126J)
  • Ring (122J-R)
  • Phillips (121J-P)
  • Hex (121J-H)
  • Knurled (1211)
  • Tamper Resist (1230)
3. Select a stud retainer. Some criteria for retainer selection are:
  • Desirability of radial and axial stud play in the unlocked position.
  • Degree of protection needed for panel hole and outer surface.
  • Whether retainer may be allowed to cause a gap between stud panel and receptacle support.
  • Installation cost.
  • Plastic Half Grommet
  • Stainless Steel Snap Ring
  • Aluminum Half Grommet
  • Aluminum Full Grommet
  • Retaining Spring

[ST-1200 Line Stud]

4. Select a receptacle type.

All of the ST-1200 Line receptacles, except the Press-In type, provide the same optimum performance standards as listed in the Performance Table.

  • S-Spring
    (All Sizes)
  • Weld Plate
    (All Sizes)
  • Slip-On
    (Size 4 and 5 only)
  • Clip-In
    (Size 4 only)
  • Rear Press-In
    (Size 3 and 4 only)
  • Front Press-In
    (Size 4 only)
  • Right Angle Spring Plate
    (Size 3, 4, and 5 only)
  • Side Spring
    (Size 3, 4, and 5 only)
  • Corner Spring
    (Size 3, 4, and 5 only)

[ST-1200 Line Receptacle]

5. Now determine the thickness of:

  • the material in which the stud is retained (panel),
  • any air gaps and any part of the stud retainer thickness not buried in either the panel or support (gap), and
  • the material to which the receptacle is attached (support).
Assembly Drawing showing components of Total Material Thickness

Then determine the total pileup between the level of stud head contact with the panel (top of Panel) and the level of receptacle contact with the underside of the support (bottom of Support), in the closed position. Refer to the examples on each receptacle page, which will guide you to the Grip Length selection table.

6. Self-ejecting stud assemblies prevent stud play in the open position and provide a visual cue of an open fastener.

Stud Part Numbers
The stud part number is divided into 5 parts.

  For example: 121J-340-Z3CT 121J-325-SS
1. Head style: 121J- = Slotted (oval) 121J- = Slotted (oval)
2. Shank diameter: 3 = 3/16" 3 = 3/16"
3. Grip Length: 40 25
4. Stainless Steel Identifier: Omitted -SS
5. Finish suffix: Omitted

ST-1200 LINE PERFORMANCE:

Fastener size: 3 4 5 65
Stud End Diameter: 3/16
(4.78 mm)		 1/4
(6.35 mm)		 5/16
(7.95 mm)		 13/32
(10.31 mm)
Stud Head Diameter: 5/16
(7.95 mm)		 7/16
(18.75 mm)		 9/16
(14.30 mm)		 11/16
(17.48 mm)
Locked Service Tension (lb): 20 30 45 55
Max. Tension w/o Distortion (lb): 45 60 85 110
Rated Shear (lb): 100 150 200 300
Wear Life (Thousands of uses): 5 5 25 40

Maximum Sheet Separation at 150% of Locked Service Tension: .05" (1.27 mm)