ELM 2-230 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ELM 2-230 is a T1 LED Standoff manufactured by Bivar Inc., constructed from black PVC with a height of 0.230" (5.84mm). This component is classified as an Active product and is ROHS3 compliant, with unlimited moisture sensitivity rating (MSL 1). The ELM 2-230 serves as a mechanical support and positioning element for T1 LED assemblies in vertical mounting applications. Alternative models may be required when design specifications call for different standoff heights, inventory constraints arise, or when equivalent functionality is needed from alternative manufacturing sources while maintaining identical electrical and mechanical compatibility parameters.

Substiute Parts

ELM 2-230

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1123ELM 2-230 Datasheet

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ELM 4-6MM

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 1817ELM 4-6MM Datasheet

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ELM 5-235

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 20480ELM 5-235 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the ELM 2-230 are identified based on the following critical parameters:

• LED Type Compatibility: All substitute parts must accommodate T1 LED components
• Material and Construction: All substitutes are constructed from black PVC
• Mechanical Mounting: All parts function as vertical LED standoffs
• Regulatory Compliance: All substitutes maintain ROHS3 compliance and MSL 1 rating
• Height Tolerance Window: Substitute parts operate within the 0.230" to 0.240" height range (5.84mm to 6.10mm)

The ELM 2-230 is directly substitutable with the ELM 5-235 and ELM 4-6MM models. These alternatives share identical functional classification, material composition, and compliance certifications, with height variations within acceptable mechanical tolerances for T1 LED standoff applications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts—ELM 2-230, ELM 4-6MM, and ELM 5-235—maintain Active product status and full ROHS3 compliance with MSL 1 ratings, establishing them as functionally equivalent in regulatory and manufacturing contexts. The primary differentiator is physical height, which varies from 0.230" (5.84mm) for the ELM 2-230 to 0.240" (6.10mm) for the ELM 4-6MM, with the ELM 5-235 positioned at 0.235" (5.97mm). Selection between these parts is determined by mechanical clearance requirements and vertical spacing constraints within the LED assembly design. All substitutes are manufactured by Bivar Inc. using identical PVC material in black color, ensuring consistency in mechanical properties and environmental resistance. Inventory availability should be considered as a secondary factor, with the ELM 5-235 currently stocked at 20,398 pieces, compared to 1,737 pieces for the ELM 4-6MM and 1,073 pieces for the ELM 2-230.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the ELM 4-6MM directly replace the ELM 2-230 in all applications? A: Direct substitution is determined by the available vertical clearance in the assembly. The ELM 4-6MM is 0.010" (0.26mm) taller than the ELM 2-230. Designs with tight vertical spacing constraints must accommodate this height differential or select the ELM 5-235, which has a height intermediate between the two parts.

Q: Are all three parts compatible with the same LED types? A: All three parts are designed for T1 LED components and are mechanically compatible with identical LED packages. Material composition and construction are identical across all three parts.

Q: What is the significance of the different part numbers within the ELM series? A: The ELM series designates T1 LED standoffs with different height specifications. The first numeral (2, 4, or 5) and subsequent characters indicate the specific height classification. ELM 2, ELM 4, and ELM 5 series all function as vertical mounting standoffs but serve applications requiring different vertical spacing.

Q: Do all substitute parts share identical compliance certifications? A: All three parts are ROHS3 compliant and carry MSL 1 (Unlimited) ratings, meeting identical environmental and regulatory requirements. ECCN classification is EAR99 for all parts.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the substitute parts? A: All three parts are supplied in bag packaging, maintaining consistency in handling and inventory management.

Q: Which substitute part should be selected for new designs? A: Selection is based on mechanical height requirements specific to the assembly design. The ELM 5-235 at 0.235" (5.97mm) represents a midpoint height specification. The ELM 2-230 at 0.230" (5.84mm) provides minimum height, while the ELM 4-6MM at 0.240" (6.10mm) offers maximum height within this substitute group.