Steel DIN Rail Mounting Clips

DINM21 (Device Side)

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Sturdy metal construction
Versatile design
Clips onto 35mm DIN rail
Several styles available
DIN Rail sold separately

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See Also: DIN Rail, More DIN Clips, Right Angle Steel DIN Clips, DIN Mounting Plates

General Description

These sturdy steel DIN rail mounting brackets are useful for mounting a wide variety of devices onto standard 35 mm DIN rail. They feature a flat mounting surface and pre-drilled mounting holes, which, depending on the model, are threaded (M4 x 0.7mm) and/or unthreaded. These brackets very easily attach and detach from a DIN rail while maintaining high rigidty and load capacity: the bracket latches onto both the top and bottom lips of the rail with the fixed (non spring-loaded) end of the bracket on the top of the rail to bear the weight of its device.

Several models are available. They vary in size, mounting hole style, ways in which they can be detached from a DIN rail, and amount of rail clearance. The differences between each model can be seen below:

Each bracket includes either threaded or unthreaded mounting holes. Threaded mounting holes are meant to be used with M4 machine screws. You can simply insert the screw through your device and through the bracket without needing to use any nuts. Unthreaded holes, on the other hand, are meant to be used with rivets or screws and nuts. Install and remove these brackets from a DIN rail by pushing down the top or pulling down the bottom of its release handle. This compresses the spring which allows the sliding hooks to disengage from the rail. With some brackets, you can also lift up the device and pivot it away from the rail in order to remove it. Some of these brackets have a bumper that is wider than the others. This makes the space between the rail and the bracket (the rail clearance) smaller, which limits the movement of the bracket on the rail. With these brackets, the release handle must be utilized in installation and removal on a DIN rail. A DINM20 bracket is 44.2 mm wide, has two unthreaded mounting holes, can be detached from a DIN rail by pulling the release handle, and has less rail clearance. A DINM21 bracket is 44.2 mm wide, has six M4 threaded mounting holes, can be detached from a DIN rail by pulling the release handle or lifting and pivoting, and has more rail clearance. A DINM23 bracket is 25 mm wide, has two M4 threaded mounting holes, can be detached from a DIN rail by pulling the release handle or lifting and pivoting, and has more rail clearance. A DINM23LR bracket is 25 mm wide, has two M4 threaded mounting holes, can be detached from a DIN rail by pulling the release handle, and has less rail clearance. A DINM24 bracket is 52 mm wide, has two M4 threaded and four unthreaded mounting holes, can be detached from a DIN rail by pulling the release handle or lifting and pivoting, and has more rail clearance.

We also offer a Right Angle version which can save significant DIN rail space by mounting devices perpendicular to the rail.

Rail Clearance / Installation & Removal Method

Clips are offered in two different versions, which impacts both how it can be installed/removed, as well as its rigidity on the rail:

Lift & Pivot (More Rail Clearance): The lower bumper on Lift & Pivot clips has enough spacing from the bottom of the DIN rail that the clip can be lifted/tilted on and off the rail without needing to depress the Latch tab. This provides easy installation and removal from the DIN rail, even if the Latch is hard to reach behind your device, but also means the clip may be able to tilt sideways under heavy side loads.

Latch Release (Tighter Rail Clearance): The bumper on Latch Release clips has a tighter spacing to the bottom of the DIN rail. This constrains the movement/tilting of the clip, making it more rigid under side loads. However, it also means that you must depress the Latch tab in order to install or remove these clips from the DIN rail.

Brackets with a smaller bumper have more space between the bracket and the DIN rail.

Lift & Pivot: More Rail Clearance
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Brackets with a wider bumper have less space between the bracket and the DIN rail.

Latch Release: Tighter Rail Clearance
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The tighter rail clearance of the Latch Release version restricts movement of the bracket on the rail, making the assembly more rigid for unusual side loading or rotational forces. This can be helpful, for example, when dealing with arrangements that have unusually stiff cables.

More rail clearance increases the movement of the bracket on the rail, but allows for easier removal.

Lift & Pivot: More Rail Clearance
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Tighter rail clearance restricts the movement of the bracket on the rail.

Latch Release: Tighter Rail Clearance
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More rail clearance is less likely to keep the bracket from twisting on the rail.

Lift & Pivot: More Rail Clearance with
Unusually Stiff Cable Assembly
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Tighter rail clearance keeps the bracket in place, even when unusually stiff cables are involved in the assembly.

Latch Release: Tighter Rail Clearance with
Unusually Stiff Cable Assembly
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Removal from a Rail

Removing Lift & Pivot Clips: DINM21, DINM22, DINM23, DINM23T3, DINM23U40, DINM24

Typically the simplest method to remove the Lift & Pivot clips is to lift up on the mounted device, pivot the top of the device out away from the rail, and lower the entire device off the rail. This technique is possible because of the larger amount of rail clearance and does not require access to the release handle, which makes this method easier, especially if a bulky device is mounted to the clip and is blocking easy access to the latch tabs. However, you can also use the release handle method to remove these brackets if desired.

Lift & Pivot Clip Removal Illustration
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Removing Latch Release Clips: DINM20, DINM23LR

To remove Latch Release brackets from a DIN rail, either pull the release handle from the bottom edge of the bracket, or push the handle down from the top edge of the bracket. This releases the sliding hooks that grip the bottom of the rail and allows the bottom edge of the bracket to swing out away from the DIN rail. The entire bracket can then be lifted off the DIN rail.

Because these models have tighter rail clearance, the release handle must be actuated in order for the bracket to be able to move far enough away from the rail to detach. For this reason, the "lift and pivot" method will not work.

Use the release handle to remove a Latch Release bracket from the DIN rail.

Latch Release Removal Illustration
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Mounting Hardware

DINM20, DINM23U40, DINM24

The DINM20 and DINM23U40 have two and the DINM24 has four unthreaded 4mm diameter mounting holes. The holes in this bracket can accommodate M4 (M4 x 0.7mm) machine screws, #6 machine screws, or #6 sheet metal screws. Please note that the small head size M4 hardware (sold separately below) will be needed in order to work well with the DINM20 and DINM23U40 clips if the screw heads are located on the bottom side of the clips.

DINM23T3

The DINM23T3 contains M3 threaded (M3 x 0.5mm) mounting holes. Winford does not yet sell screws for these clips, but they are available from many hardware vendors.

DINM21, DINM22, DINM23, DINM23LR, DINM24

The DINM21, DINM22, DINM23, DINM23LR, and DINM24 contain M4 threaded (M4 x 0.7mm) mounting holes. Winford offers M4 machine screws (sold separately below) that work well with these clips.

Product Documents

Part #	Description	PDF Drawing	DWG Drawing	IGES Model	STEP Model
DINM20	Steel DIN Clip, Unthreaded holes, 44.2mm width; Latch Release
DINM21	Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 44.2mm width; Lift & Pivot
DINM22	Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 44.2mm width; Lift & Pivot
DINM23	Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot
DINM23LR	Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Latch Release
DINM23T3	Steel DIN Clip, M3x0.5mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot
DINM23U40	Steel DIN Clip, Unthreaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot
DINM24	Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded and Unthreaded holes, 52mm width; Lift & Pivot
SCMAPP-M4-B-x-x	Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, Small Head Size

DINM20

Steel DIN Clip, Unthreaded holes, 44.2mm width; Latch Release

DINM21

Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 44.2mm width; Lift & Pivot

DINM22

Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 44.2mm width; Lift & Pivot

DINM23

Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot

DINM23LR

Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Latch Release

DINM23T3

Steel DIN Clip, M3x0.5mm Threaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot

DINM23U40

Steel DIN Clip, Unthreaded holes, 25mm width; Lift & Pivot

DINM24

Steel DIN Clip, M4x0.7mm Threaded and Unthreaded holes, 52mm width; Lift & Pivot

SCMAPP-M4-B-x-x

Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, Small Head Size

Product Details

Nickel-plated steel
Sturdy metal construction
Clips onto 35mm DIN rail
Several styles available
DIN Rail sold separately

Pricing and Ordering

Product #	Description	1+	10+	100+	RoHS
DINM20	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 44.2mm Width, Unthreaded Holes, Latch Release	$3.60	$3.35	$2.95	Yes
DINM21	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 44.2mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.60	$3.35	$2.95	Yes
DINM22	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 19mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.50	$3.25	$2.85	Yes
DINM23	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.50	$3.25	$2.85	Yes
DINM23LR	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Latch Release	$3.50	$3.25	$2.85	Yes
DINM23T3	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M3x0.5mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.50	$3.25	$2.85	Yes
DINM23U40	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, 4mm Unthreaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.50	$3.25	$2.85	Yes
DINM24	DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 52mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded and Unthreaded Holes, Lift and Pivot	$3.60	$3.35	$2.95	Yes

DINM20

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 44.2mm Width, Unthreaded Holes, Latch Release

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.60
10+	$3.35
100+	$2.95

DINM21

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 44.2mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.60
10+	$3.35
100+	$2.95

DINM22

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 19mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.50
10+	$3.25
100+	$2.85

DINM23

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.50
10+	$3.25
100+	$2.85

DINM23LR

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded Holes, Latch Release

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.50
10+	$3.25
100+	$2.85

DINM23T3

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, M3x0.5mm Threaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.50
10+	$3.25
100+	$2.85

DINM23U40

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 25mm Width, 4mm Unthreaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.50
10+	$3.25
100+	$2.85

DINM24

RoHS Yes

DIN Rail Mounting Clip, Steel, 52mm Width, M4x0.7mm Threaded and Unthreaded Holes, Lift and Pivot

Quantity	Price
1+	$3.60
10+	$3.35
100+	$2.95

Mounting Hardware

We offer metric mounting hardware for the threaded holes on the DINM21, DINM22, DINM23, DINM23LR, and DINM24 clips.
Small Pan Head metric hardware is also available for the DINM20 and DINM23U40 clips.

Pricing and Ordering

Product #	Description	1+	5+	10+	RoHS
Pan Head (Standard head size):
SCMAPP-M4-A-8-100	Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.70	$5.20	$4.60	Yes
SCMAPP-M4-A-10-100	Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.75	$5.30	$4.70	Yes
SCMAPP-M4-A-12-100	Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.80	$5.35	$4.75	Yes
Pan Head (Small head size):
SCMAPP-M4-B-8-100	Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.45	$5.05	$4.50	Yes
SCMAPP-M4-B-10-100	Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.50	$5.10	$4.60	Yes
SCMAPP-M4-B-12-100	Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.55	$5.15	$4.65	Yes
Flat Head:
SCMAFP-M4-A-8-100	Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100	$4.80	$4.35	$3.85	Yes
SCMAFP-M4-A-10-100	Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.35	$4.90	$4.30	Yes
SCMAFP-M4-A-12-100	Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100	$5.40	$4.95	$4.40	Yes

Pan Head (Standard head size):

SCMAPP-M4-A-8-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.70
5+	$5.20
10+	$4.60

SCMAPP-M4-A-10-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.75
5+	$5.30
10+	$4.70

SCMAPP-M4-A-12-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Pan Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.80
5+	$5.35
10+	$4.75

Pan Head (Small head size):

SCMAPP-M4-B-8-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.45
5+	$5.05
10+	$4.50

SCMAPP-M4-B-10-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.50
5+	$5.10
10+	$4.60

SCMAPP-M4-B-12-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Small Pan Head, Phillips, M4 Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.55
5+	$5.15
10+	$4.65

Flat Head:

SCMAFP-M4-A-8-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 8mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$4.80
5+	$4.35
10+	$3.85

SCMAFP-M4-A-10-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 10mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.35
5+	$4.90
10+	$4.30

SCMAFP-M4-A-12-100

RoHS Yes

Screw, Machine, Flat Head, Phillips, M4 x 0.7mm Thread, 12mm Length, Bag of 100

Quantity	Price
1+	$5.40
5+	$4.95
10+	$4.40

Accessories

We offer loop lanyards for use in ease-of-access to our metal DIN clip release latches.

Pricing and Ordering

Product #	Description	1+	10+	25+	RoHS	Buy Now
LSLL01A-4020	Lanyard, Loop, Approx 4" Hand Loop, Approx 2" Device Loop	$1.75	$1.25	$1.00	No

LSLL01A-4020

RoHS No

Lanyard, Loop, Approx 4" Hand Loop, Approx 2" Device Loop

Quantity	Price
1+	$1.75
10+	$1.25
25+	$1.00