Acton Technology

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Acton Technology is the authorized Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia distributor of Penn Engineering fastening solutions—including PEM®, Sherex®, ATLAS®, and Haeger®. We supply OEMs and manufacturers with fasteners for electronics assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and enclosure integration—backed by technical support and fast delivery.

Our regional presence ensures shorter lead times, consistent inventory availability, and efficient logistics—keeping your production on track and your sourcing streamlined.

PEM self-clinching nuts and studs for permanent threads in thin metal sheets

PEM® Self-Clinching Fasteners

Features and Benefits

  • Penn Engineering fasteners form permanent, load‑bearing threads in thin metal without welding or tapping, delivering high torque‑out and push‑out strength.
  • Clean installation: no weld splatter, minimal energy use, retains panel coatings
  • Fast, consistent press‑in process—ideal for high‑volume production
microPEM fasteners for compact electronic assemblies and ultra-thin materials

microPEM® Fasteners

Features and Benefits

  • Ultra‑small fasteners (e.g. TackPin®, TackSert®, Concealed Rotary Standoff) designed for compact electronics; clean, low‑profile installs 

  • Eliminate screws, tapping errors, cross‑threading, vibration back‑out—ensuring assembly reliability 

  • Installable into ultra‑thin panels (down to 0.2 mm), compatible with automation
Heyco plastic cord grips used as mechanical components for strain relief and cable sealing in electrical panels and industrial enclosures.

Heyco® Engineered Plastics

Features and Benefits

  • Full-service in-house production: CAD design, mold engineering, injection molding, stamping, overmolding, and assembly—all streamlined under PennEngineering

     

  • Robust wire and cable protection: Includes cord grips, bushings, grommets, clamps, and clips that resist corrosion, solvents, and harsh environments
ATLAS rivet nuts for blind-side installation and strong internal threads

ATLAS® Brand Rivet Nuts

Features and Benefits

  • Provide strong, reusable threads from one side (blind installation)—perfect for inaccessible panel backsides

  • Available in numerous sizes/materials with custom-engineering support—versatile for B2B applications 

  • Enables lighter, cleaner designs with fewer parts and faster assembly
PennEngineering PROFIL press-in fasteners used as mechanical components for secure sheet metal attachment in high-volume automotive manufacturing.

PROFIL® Fasteners

Features and Benefits

  • Broad family featuring floating, flush, blind & locking variants—optimized for precise alignment, space-fitting, and torque needs

  • Customizable material, finish, and locking styles—ideal for aerospace, telecom, and industrial use. 

  • Ensures clean, strong installation in thin sheets with one press action
VariMount fasteners pre-mounted to base plates for adhesive-free installation

VariMount® Bonding Fasteners

Features and Benefits

  • Combine standard fasteners with bonded baseplates—eliminate welding, maintain panel finish, and simplify component mounting

  • Designed for adhesive‑free attachment—supports high‑volume, weight‑sensitive B2B manufacturing

  • Streamlines assembly with reliable, pre-bonded fastening solutions.
SI threaded metal inserts for strong threads in molded plastic components

SI® Threaded Inserts for Plastics

Features and Benefits

  • Deliver strong, reusable threads in plastic via ultrasonic/heat staking—no molded threads needed

  • Symmetrical design fits any orientation, easing automated placement. 

  • Supports fine threads (down to M1) in lightweight electronics components.
PEMSERTER installation press used as a mechanical component tool for fast, accurate self-clinching fastener installation in electronics and sheet metal assembly.

Installation Equipment

Features and Benefits

  • Offers parallel‑actuated presses (PEMSERTER®, HAEGER®) for reliable fastener installation

  • Ensures consistent clinch performance and precision in automated production 

  • Supports high throughput and broad product compatibility across fastener types.

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Why Choose Acton as Your Penn Engineering® Distributor

Acton Technology is the authorized distributor of Penn Engineering® components, including PEM®, ATLAS®, SI®, and Heyco® product lines. We supply original fastening solutions with reliable delivery, responsive support, and technical guidance tailored to your production needs.

From streamlining assembly to meeting fast turnaround times, Acton helps engineers and sourcing teams get the right fasteners—on time and to spec.

For sourcing or application support, contact us at contact@acton-tech.com.

FAQs on Your Fastening and Assembly Needs with Penn Engineering

You can purchase genuine PEM® self‑clinching fasteners, microPEM® mini fasteners, ATLAS® rivet nuts, and more through Acton Technology, an authorized distributor providing authentic products, OEM/ODM support, and efficient logistics.

PEM® self‑clinching fasteners form permanent, load-bearing threads in thin metal without tapping or welding, offering high torque and clean panel coatings, while microPEM®, ATLAS®, and SI® solutions provide strong, reusable internal or external threads.

PEM® fasteners serve a broad array of sectors—automotive electronics, consumer electronics, datacom/telecom, defense, EV charging, medical, and industrial/commercial—delivering high-reliability fastening solutions.

Pricing depends on the fastener type, material, installation method, and order volume. For an accurate quote based on your application requirements, please contact our technical team at contact@acton-tech.com—we’re here to help you get the right PEM® solution for your design.

 

Absolutely. Through OEM/ODM collaboration with Penn Engineering’s technical team and Acton’s resources, we customize engineered fasteners (self‑clinching studs, rivet nuts, thread inserts, etc.) and bonding components tailored to your unique materials and performance specifications 

Our technical experts assist you with material compatibility, panel thickness, torque-out and push-out requirements, installation tooling, and process automation—leveraging Penn Engineering’s design guides and application expertise

PEM self-clinching nuts and studs for permanent threads in thin metal sheets