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This section provides an overview for clinching fasteners as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 clinching fastener manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked clinching fastener companies as of March, 2026: 1.Valley Fastener Group LLC, 2.Protocase, 3.Lakshmi Industries.
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A clinching fastener, also called a self-clinching fastener, is a type of screw.
A clinching fastener is a nut-like fastener that is press-fitted into a drilled hole in a plate or other material to make it easier to attach a screw or other fastener.
A clinching fastener can be used with various types of fasteners, such as spacers and studs, to provide stable fastening force and a beautiful finish.
A clinching fastener is increasingly used in sheet metal products because of its space saving, lightweight, and reduced number of parts, which is in line with the recent miniaturization of home appliances.
A clinching fastener is used in a wide range of applications, including thin sheets that are difficult to screw together and places where welding is not possible.
For example, a flat-panel television set, if it is a rather large one, has about 200 clinching fasteners of various lengths.
In other words, a clinching fastener is an important design item in miniaturizing consumer electronics.
Other major products include personal computers, communication devices, automobiles, transportation equipment, aerospace, machine tools, and industrial robots.
Other applications include medical equipment, construction, measuring instruments, amusement, and many other fields.
A clinching fastener is a press-formed fastener that provides a high-strength fastening force. The fastener is placed in a hole drilled in a base material, such as a plate, and the shank and pilot portion of the fastener are forced into the base material through plastic deformation.
Clinching fasteners are available in various types and can be selected to meet your needs.
Clinching nuts are used for fastening electronic components on boards.
A bolt is used to tighten the clinching nut from the underside.
A clinching fastener was the first of its kind in the world.
The process of attaching a female thread to a plate has been a routine part of sheet metal work for many years, and the method used was to burr the plate and then cut the thread.
The problem here is that when using 1mm-thick sheets, which are often used in sheet metal processing, only about three threads can be cut (or made), and as a result, the part to be fixed cannot be firmly secured.
However, it should be noted that the shape of the clinching portion of the clinching nut, called the skirt, has a slightly lower fastening force than that of spacers, and that the plate may warp, especially when multiple nuts are press-fitted into a single product. Tools should be used to solve these problems.
A clinching fastener, a spacer, is the conventional method of inserting the pilot of the clinching fastener into the drilled base metal and press-fitting the knurled part.
Studs are a method that can provide high fastening force.
The surface of the base metal on the flange side is finished flat, and post-treatment such as polishing is not required.
Spacers are press-fitted into a hole in the base metal, allowing them to stand up vertically while providing a very flat surface.
When press-fitting clinching fasteners, it is essential to use not only a simple press but also a jig depending on the product.
The selection of a simple press machine is performed by referring to the press-in force listed in the performance table of the product to be used, and using a press machine that can apply pressure at or above that press in force.
If the pressure is too weak, it may cause the product to fall off.
On the other hand, if the press-in force is stronger than necessary, not only will the sheet metal be scratched or deflected, but it will also deform the product, causing it to drop out or become screwed in, so care must be taken here as well.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Sherex Fastening Solutions, LLC (SFS) is an American ISO 9001 and 17025 certified manufacturer of fastening solutions originally founded as a rivet and nut manufacturing division of Sherex Industries in 2004, but currently operating as a standalone company. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the company offers various products for attaching, joining, or reinforcing parts and components, such as wedge locking washers and robotic systems. These have applications in the aerospace and defense industries, construction, scientific research, and industrial manufacturing. SFS has manufacturing locations in Ohio and Taiwan, with additional distribution and customer support locations in Mexico, Poland, and the UK.
Captive Fastener Corporation, founded in Oakland, NJ in, in 1974 is a manufacturer of elf-clinching fasteners. The company's product portfolio includes Self-Clinching Nuts, Self-Clinching Studs, Self-Clinching Standoffs, Self-Clinching Panel Fasteners and Self-Clinching Fasteners for Stainless Steel Sheets. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Monroe JHP Fasteners, Inc., founded in 1970, is a supplier of fastening products and services used in the metal fabrication industry. The company, which changed its name from John H. Powers to Monroe JHP Fasteners, Inc in 2000, is based in Walker, Michigan, and supplies customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They supply fasteners, including self-clinching, welding, and miscellaneous. Other products supplied by Monroe JHP Fasteners include rivets, sockets, flat and button head cap screws. The company has partnered with Captive Fastener, Sherex Rivet Nuts, and Industrial Rivet and Fastener Company, which manufacture the products they supply.
Hansen Industries Ltd., based in British Columbia, Canada, has been a manufacturer in the field of sheet metal fabrication since 1975. The company supports customers throughout the product life cycle, from conceptualization and prototyping to production and ongoing service. The company's capabilities include CNC and manual high-tolerance machining, sheet metal fabrication, stamping, waterjet machining and cutting, and laser cutting. The company's ability to handle diverse manufacturing needs makes it a valuable partner for industries that require precision parts and components. In April 2023, the company was acquired by Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), which operates in the aviation and aerospace industries.
J. C. Gupta & Sons was established in 1993 as a manufacturer and supplier of fasteners based in Bengaluru, India. The company makes JCPlas Plastite Screws, which are used for strong connections in plastics, and ALLEN Screws which are available in different coatings. There are also BAER Threading Tools, BAERCOIL and BAERFIX Thread Repair and Reinforcement inserts, taps and relevant tools, and various anchors and fixings and these tools have applications in the aerospace, mining, marine furniture, and construction industries just to name a few.
Kalyani, founded in, India, in 2005 is a manufacturer and supplier of Self Clinching Fasteners, Blind Rivets, and Blind Rivet Nuts. The company's product portfolio includes Aluminum Blind Rivets, Steel Blind Rivets, Stainless Steel Blind Rivets, Self-Clinching Hex Blind Standoff and Blind Rivet Nuts.Their products are used in Boilers & Pressure Vessels, Control Panels, Electronic Enclosures and Mobile Phones. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building.
Protocase, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a manufacturer of custom sheet metal, enclosures, and miscellaneous parts for engineers. The company offers a unique service and specializes in providing custom products for engineers who can submit their CAD designs through its ordering system. Its standard products include electronics enclosures, mounting hardware, and sheet metal parts, primarily for electronics engineers. The company's services include enclosure design, inspections, and contract CNC machining.
Valley Fastener Group, established in 1974 and based in Aurora, Illinois, USA is a supplier of fasteners and rivets for industrial applications. The company specializes in the supply of threaded fasteners like screws, machines, SEMs, u-drives and custom rivets like semi-tubular rivets, collar rivets, brake and shoulder rivets, and self-piercing rivets. This is an ISO 9001-certified company and the in-house team end-to-end testing services, cost-effective superior engineering solutions and technical consultation. The company supplies weld studs, screws, self-clinching screws and custom screws.
Ranking as of March 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Fastener Group LLC |
16.3%
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| 2 | Protocase |
12.2%
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| 3 | Lakshmi Industries |
12.2%
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| 4 | Monroe JHP Fasteners, Inc. |
12.2%
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| 5 | Hansen Industries Ltd. |
10.2%
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| 6 | Captive Fastener Corporation |
10.2%
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| 7 | J C Gupta & Sons. |
8.2%
|
| 8 | Zhejiang Kunhou Auto Parts Co., Ltd. |
6.1%
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| 9 | KALYANI SALES CORPORATION |
6.1%
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| 10 | Sherex Fastening Solutions |
6.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the clinching fastener page as of March 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 42.9% |
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India
|
2 | 28.6% |
|
Canada
|
1 | 14.3% |
|
China
|
1 | 14.3% |
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