SUG PC-SM2 FASTMOUNT SURFACE MOUNT

Fastmount is the ideal system for installing removable ceiling and wall panels, seat backs, headboards, and inspection hatch covers.
The Fastmount System uses male and female fixings - called "clips" - which thread into or surface mount on panel back and substrate, and easily snap together or apart.

The tough, acetyl copolymer clips are available in three profiles: Standard Profile, Low Profile, and Very Low Profile, depending on the thickness of the panel being mounted — the thinner the panel, the lower the profile. The Standard Profile range is also available in metal for heavy load bearing or fire resistant applications. Regardless of the clip profile selected the gap between the mounted panel and the substrate is always about 1/8 - 3/16" (3-4mm) when the clips are recessed.
Additionally, clips are available in several styles - recessed, surface mounted, etc. - to fit a wide variety of substrate materials and application requirements.
The end result is a hidden mounting system which allows easy panel removal for change out, access, or maintenance.

Fastmount System benefits include:
• Install in fiberglass, wood, plywood, MDF, plastic, HPL, sandwich or composite panels, or drywall (use LP-DF8 coarse thread female clip)
• Self-aligning installation procedure
• Perfect panel alignment and secure mounting every time
• Remove and refit panels in any sequence 200+ times
• Saves time and reduces cost
• 11 lb (white clips) or 22 lb (black clips) pull-out load - depending on male clip selected
• All clips within a particular range (standard, low profile, very low profile, metal) can be used with each other
• Allows for flexing and expansion of panel and support frame
• Panels are easier to remove and to accurately replace than panels installed with "reclosable fasteners"

PC-SM2 Clip features...
This male glue-on/surface mount clip features a grooved base plate to increase mechanical engagement of the mounting adhesive, as well as to prevent excessive squeeze out.
It is designed for use with thin panels no more than 1/4" (6 mm) thick, and for where installers prefer an adhesive fix.
• Use for mounting thin pre-finished or painted panels, soft or honeycomb cored panels with thin facings, composite/fiberglass panels and panels where drilling is undesireable
• Compatible with all four standard profile female clips — PC-F1A, PC-SF1, PC-RF1, and PC-AF1; see Related Products, below
• Mount this clip using high quality 10 minute epoxy
• No special tools required for installation
• This clip disengages with a pull-out force of 11 lb (5 kg)
• Made of strong white acetyl copolymer
• A general note — an A or B following a part number represents a revision in the design, but the function of the clip remains the same
Fastmount products are designed and made in New Zealand.

To ensure a quality finished product, it is highly recommended that you use Fastmount's specialty installation and removal tools when working with these fittings; see Accessory Products, below.

Watch a 1 minute video of this male clip and a female surface-mounted counterpart being installed.

Fastmount removable panel mounting systems are well-suited for CNC machining, minimizing cost of manufacturing, yet assuring a superior final fit and finish. Panels can be easily removed and replaced with perfect alignment every time.
Modern construction materials and techniques can be combined with the Fastmount system to enable new build materials to be used. These can result in significant time and cost savings, while improving the quality of the finished work.

Technical Resources...
Click here for the Product Sheet for this PC-SM2 Standard Male Clip, and here for the PC-SM2 Installation Guide (see bottom of page 2).

Clip Selection Guide for Marine applications.
Clip Selection Guide for Architectural applications.

Here are useful Clip Installation Tips for all Fastmount clips.

Clip Layout Guides for...
• Small and Lightweight Panels - using Standard Profile, Low Profile, Very Low Profile or Metal clips
• Large Panels - when using Standard Profile clips
• Large Panels - when using Low Profile clips
• Large/Heavy Panels or installations requiring Heat Resistance - using Metal clips