PEM® Tube Bushing
Designed for eMobility Lightweighting Demands
As e-mobility applications continue to trend toward lighter and more efficient battery systems, engineers are tasked with reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity. Traditional joining methods like welding and brazing often fall short with aluminum components – creating weak points, heat distortion, and production complications that compromise battery tray performance.
The PEM® Tube Bushing – a new lightweight fastening technology – delivers the strength and reliability of self-clinching fasteners in a hollow aluminum design that supports e-mobility’s critical weight reduction goals.
PEM® Tube Bushing At-A-Glance
Lightweight Aluminum Construction
- Hollow tubular design minimizes weight and maintains structural integrity
- High-strength aluminum alloy optimized for e-mobility applications
Full Customization
With scalable thickness options and hollow dimensions, the PEM® Tube Bushing is customizable to match unique battery tray designs.
It’s design flexibility that eliminates the need to modify your design around standard fastener limitations – so you get complete engineering freedom while maintaining optimal performance.
Welding and Brazing Alternative
Traditional joining methods present significant challenges when working with aluminum battery tray components.
The PEM® Tube Bushing eliminates these limitations through cold-forming self-clinching technology that creates strong, permanent connections without heat input.
The result is superior connection reliability without the quality concerns, setup time, and skilled labor requirements associated with thermal joining processes.
In-Stock Sizes
Besides full customization, the product line offers three standard sizes designed to address common e-mobility battery tray requirements. These standard configurations are in inventory for immediate availability.
Why Choose PEM® for Metal Sheet and Panel Applications?
The PEM® Tube Bushing joins our extensive fastener portfolio that’s engineered to transform thin metal sheets into strong, integrated fastening platforms.
Engineering Excellence
PEM® self clinching technology creates permanent, integral attachment points that distribute loads effectively across thin materials – delivering strength that often exceeds the base material itself.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Self-clinching installation eliminates loose hardware, simplifies assembly, and streamlines production – helping you avoid quality concerns that can happen with multi-component fastening systems.
Application Versatility
PEM® fasteners perform reliably across many applications. It’s a comprehensive product line that ensures you’ll find the right solution for any metal panel requirement.
Quality Assurance
PEM® manufactures to rigorous in-house testing and quality control standards. These processes deliver consistent performance and reliability across millions of fastening cycles.
Technical Support
PEM® service doesn’t end once your fasteners are shipped. Our global technical teams offer application support, testing, and more – for optimal performance in your applications.
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