Self-clinching TurnLock fasteners for quick panel installation
Yes, TurnLock offers several miniature self-clinching quarter-turn fasteners that can be installed directly into a correctly prepared panel.
These one-piece fasteners are useful when a compact, permanently retained operating mechanism is required. Depending on the selected series, the fastener can use a push-and-turn, self-closing or push-to-close operating method.
Three light-duty clinching series are available: LOPCPTTL, LOPCSCTL dan LOPCPSCTL.
Panel preparation is specific to each version
The required panel opening, frame preparation and permitted material thickness depend on the selected head style and product version. Always use the technical drawing for the exact part number before preparing the panel.
Self-clinching TurnLock series at a glance
| Siri | Kaedah pengendalian | Ciri utama |
|---|---|---|
| LOPCPTTL | Push and turn | Push the fastener before turning it between the open and closed positions. |
| LOPCSCTL | Menutup diri | The spring automatically returns the fastener towards its locking position. |
| LOPCPSCTL | Push self-closing | Press the head to initiate locking; turn the fastener approximately a quarter-turn to reopen it. |
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LOPCPTTL push-and-turn clinching fastener
. Light Duty One-Piece Clinching Push-and-Turn TurnLock requires the user to press the head before rotating it into the required position.
To return the fastener to its previous position, press the head again and rotate it approximately a quarter-turn.
LOPCPTTL materials and panel thicknesses
| Komponen | Knurled | Knurled separuh sayap | Wing | Sayap mengimbangi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob | 6000-series aluminium with plastic cover | Plastik | Zinc-plated steel with plastic cover | Zinc-plated steel with plastic cover |
| Pin | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink |
| Spring | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri |
| ferrule | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink | 6000-series aluminium | 6000-series aluminium |
| Additional component | - | Rivet: 300-series stainless steel | Buckle: zinc-plated steel | Buckle: zinc-plated steel |
| Ketebalan panel | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm | 0.8 mm |
| Ketebalan bingkai | 1.0 mm | 1.2 mm | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
Example panel preparation
The drawing below shows an example of the panel preparation for the knurled half-wing version.
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LOPCSCTL self-closing clinching fastener
. Light Duty One-Piece Clinching Self-Close TurnLock uses an internal spring to return the fastener automatically towards its locking position.
To hold the fastener in the open position, the user normally needs to maintain rotational force at the end of the quarter-turn.
Depending on the panel preparation and installation orientation, the fastener can also be configured so that its natural resting position is open.
LOPCSCTL materials and panel thicknesses
| Komponen | Knurled separuh sayap | Wing | Sayap mengimbangi | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob | Plastik | Zinc-plated steel with plastic cover | Zinc-plated steel with plastic cover | Plastik |
| Pin | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri |
| Spring | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri |
| ferrule | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli bersalut zink | Keluli tahan karat 300 siri |
| Additional component | Rivet: 300-series stainless steel | - | - | Rivet: stainless steel |
| Ketebalan panel | 1.0 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Ketebalan bingkai | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm | - |
Example panel preparation
The drawing below shows an example of the panel preparation for the knurled half-wing version.
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LOPCPSCTL push self-closing clinching fastener
. Light Duty One-Piece Clinching Push Self-Close TurnLock is operated by pressing the top of the head. The fastener then moves automatically into its locking position.
To return it to the open position, rotate the head approximately a quarter-turn.
The panel can also be prepared so that the fastener uses a push action to open and remains in the open position. This series is available with a knurled half-wing head.
LOPCPSCTL colour versions and material thicknesses
| Warna | Ketebalan panel | Ketebalan bingkai |
|---|---|---|
| Hitam | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Orange | 1.0 mm | 1.2 mm |
| BIRU | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Green | 0.8 mm | 1.0 mm |
| Merah | 1.0 mm | 1.0 mm |
Example panel preparation for the black version
Available colour codes
Colour-coded versions can be considered for larger production quantities. The original information indicates availability from approximately keping 2,500.
| Kod | Warna |
|---|---|
| BK | Hitam |
| PI | Pink |
| OR | Orange |
| YE | Kuning |
| GE | Green |
| BL | BIRU |
| GR | Kelabu |
| PU | Ungu |
| GO | EMAS |
Colour availability, minimum quantities and production conditions should be confirmed for the exact model before ordering.
Which clinching TurnLock should you choose?
Choose LOPCPTTL
Suitable when the user should deliberately push and rotate the fastener between its open and closed positions.
Choose LOPCSCTL
Suitable when spring force should return the fastener automatically towards its normal position.
Choose LOPCPSCTL
Suitable when pressing the head should initiate the locking movement and a quarter-turn should reopen the fastener.
Do not select the fastener by head style alone
The operating method, panel thickness, frame thickness, panel opening and installation orientation must all match the selected version. Confirm the exact technical drawing before manufacturing the panel.
Information needed to select a clinching TurnLock
| Maklumat yang Diperlukan | Mengapa ia penting? |
|---|---|
| Preferred operating method | Determines whether LOPCPTTL, LOPCSCTL or LOPCPSCTL is the most suitable series. |
| Ketebalan panel | Must match the permitted clinching thickness for the selected version. |
| Ketebalan bingkai | Affects the mating feature and the required panel preparation. |
| Gaya kepala yang diperlukan | Determines the available knob, wing or handle configuration. |
| Keperluan bahan | Confirms whether zinc-plated steel, aluminium, plastic or stainless-steel components are acceptable. |
| Required colour | Allows standard and special colour options to be reviewed. |
| Kuantiti yang diperlukan | Determines whether standard or special colour production quantities can be considered. |
| Lukisan aplikasi | Shows the installation orientation, available space and prepared panel geometry. |
Need a TurnLock that can be clinched into your panel?
Send us your panel and frame thicknesses, preferred operating method, required head style, colour and expected quantity. We can help identify the most suitable LOPCPTTL, LOPCSCTL or LOPCPSCTL configuration.