In 2008, RAF joined with MW Industries Inc. to become the nation’s leading supplier of electronic hardware components to a variety of industries, including computers, telecommunications, medical, entertainment and military/aerospace.
Typical applications for their hardware include:
RAF's product lines include:
All products can be supplied in American standard and metric dimensions.
RAF hardware provides various hardware solutions for markets including commercial, aerospace, automotive, communications, and other specialized industries. As experts in the e-commerce field, they specialize in sourcing and supplying hard-to-find electronic hardware components that help customers fill their specific needs.
RAF is the trusted supplier among major OEMs, CEMs, and distributors worldwide by delivering high-quality products in short lead times. RAF’s electronic hardware distribution network features comprehensive product offerings for any need and partners with recognized RAF manufacturers ensuring the greatest selection of available products, strong technical support, and complete product traceability. With years of experience as RAF electronic hardware distributors and specialists, RAF meets the needs of its customers on every level, from military part numbers to custom feature requests.
RAF's hardware product line includes a wide range of hardware for different industries. RAF offers high-quality PCB male and female standoffs and printed circuit board spacers for various applications. PCB standoffs are used to electrically insulate PCB components from their conductive mounting hardware, while PCB spacers help satisfy mechanical height requirements.
As an experienced PCB hardware supplier, RAF electronics provide the highest quality PCB standoffs and spacers made of self-extinguishing UL-94V0 nylon, brass, or stainless steel materials in sizes ranging up to 6 inches to ensure that our clients receive products with the longest possible life cycle.
Inexpensive plastic circuit board supports are used extensively to mount small, noncritical PCBs in many types of consumer and commercial electronic equipment. With easy no-tool insertion and removal, this wide range of available support components provides a complete selection for all applications.
RAF has 56 different PCB support components including:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
The basic standard for PCB mounting, standoffs are available in round, hex and square styles with regular and swaged ends. Swages include plain and knurled shanks and front, back or front and back faced knurls. They are available in a wide variety of materials and finishes for every application.
RAF Standoffs have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
Used for printed circuit board mounting and other applications requiring close control of dimensions, such as PC/104 modules, male-female standoffs are available in a variety of materials, finishes, lengths and diameters. Male-female models come in round and hex profiles. A male-male standoff also is offered.
RAF Male/Female Standoffs have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
Primarily used to secure D-type cable connectors in computer and other electronic equipment, standard 3/16” hex jack screws come as a complete set including two at washers, one lock washer and a nut. They meet all the important industry specifications and can be customized for your application.
RAF Jackscrews have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
Thumb screws add the finishing touch to front panels or other equipment and offer the ease of no-tool assembly and disassembly for many applications. These components have easy-to-grip diamond knurl head surfaces plus a choice of materials and finishes that will complement any design.
RAF Thumbscrews have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
Used for applications requiring close control of dimensions, such as PCB mounting, these spacers come in a variety of outside dimensions and lengths. In addition to standard models, swage configurations are available to accommodate circuit boards with thicknesses from 1/32” to 1/4”.
RAF Spacers have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
Invaluable for equipment panels where mounting hardware is subject to loss, these captive screws and retainers assure easy and secure assembly. In addition to standard models, users choose variations such as slotted, unslotted or hex heads, washers for oval head styles, plus retainer spring and washer sets.
RAF Panel Screws have the following attributes:
Also available as standard parts in metric dimensions.
