I'm planning on mounting 3 X 5mm LEDs in a panel utilizing the recommended mounting fixtures shown. However the LEDs have a shoulder around the base preventing sliding the LED into the barrel and the strut inside the mounting barrel prevents sliding the LED into the barrel from the back.
I could trim off the shoulder of the LED if that won't compromise the LED or try and trim/grind out the strut inside the barrel. What would be the best course of action?
The website for Newark seem to indicate the mounting barrel is compatible with those LEDs.
I could trim off the shoulder of the LED if that won't compromise the LED or try and trim/grind out the strut inside the barrel. What would be the best course of action?
The website for Newark seem to indicate the mounting barrel is compatible with those LEDs.
Think you need a mounting clip more like this. Works with up to 1/8" panel.
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...fDfU6ccjEk2M-70j7DYGo06ZqSkhuW4RoChMAQAvD_BwE
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...fDfU6ccjEk2M-70j7DYGo06ZqSkhuW4RoChMAQAvD_BwE
Mouser site is down, says back soon...
The shoulder is there to locate the LED, to hold it in place in the fixture, to keep them from shorting or popping out.
Put the bezel (metal round part) from the external side of the panel, having made a suitable hole that is free...means the device should not be tight.
The usual method is to put the LED in bezel from the interior side, until the shoulder stops it going further, put the plastic insulator at the back of the LED, and tighten the nut.
The insulator usually has holes for the LED leads.
So LED should be soldered after insulator is in place, you can trim the leads to suit your needs, I use fiber or shrink sleeves over the joints, insulation tape loses adhesion over time.
The shoulder is there to locate the LED, to hold it in place in the fixture, to keep them from shorting or popping out.
Put the bezel (metal round part) from the external side of the panel, having made a suitable hole that is free...means the device should not be tight.
The usual method is to put the LED in bezel from the interior side, until the shoulder stops it going further, put the plastic insulator at the back of the LED, and tighten the nut.
The insulator usually has holes for the LED leads.
So LED should be soldered after insulator is in place, you can trim the leads to suit your needs, I use fiber or shrink sleeves over the joints, insulation tape loses adhesion over time.
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I forgot to add that the insulator is usually a push fit, the nut is to hold bezel to panel.
So, at least three parts should be there in the mounting kit:
1. Bezel
2. Nut
3. Insulator.
So, at least three parts should be there in the mounting kit:
1. Bezel
2. Nut
3. Insulator.
It doesn't come apart any further. Just the nut unthreads but the black piece doesn't come apart without destroying it
Doesn't come apart any further. LED with shoulder doesn't fit via the front, Cant install from the rear due to strut. Weird, I don't know how any 5mm LED would fit these holders.
Just push the part out with a thick nail or drill bit.
The strut is to keep the legs apart.
It is visibly different from the bezel and nut in color and texture.
The strut is to keep the legs apart.
It is visibly different from the bezel and nut in color and texture.
It doesn't come out. I drilled one out and it ripped off the "butt" end but thanks for the effort you've provided!
You could have used a screw driver, or blunt tool, and pushed it out with a hammer from the front end.
Now, how will you keep the thing in place?
Try contact cement or silicone caulk, whichever is handy.
Now, how will you keep the thing in place?
Try contact cement or silicone caulk, whichever is handy.