SLM-180 LED Standoff Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SLM-180 is a T1/T1 3/4 LED standoff manufactured by Bivar Inc., constructed from black nylon with a length of 0.180" (4.57mm). This component is actively produced and ROHS3 compliant, serving as a mechanical mounting and positioning element for LED assemblies. The need to identify substitute parts arises from supply chain considerations, inventory availability, and design flexibility requirements where equivalent mechanical and electrical characteristics are maintained.

Substiute Parts

SLM-180

Bivar Inc.In Stock: 999SLM-180 Datasheet

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705820045

Würth ElektronikIn Stock: 6908705820045 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the SLM-180 are identified based on strict adherence to the following critical parameters:

LED Type Compatibility: Both the main part and substitute must support T1 and T1 3/4 LED forms, ensuring mechanical fit with standard LED components.

Material and Color: Nylon construction in black color maintains consistency with the original specification for mechanical properties and visual appearance.

Length Tolerance: The specified length of 0.180" (4.57mm) defines the standoff height. Substitute parts must maintain equivalent or functionally compatible dimensions. The Würth Elektronik 705820045 has a length of 0.177" (4.50mm), representing a 0.003" (0.07mm) variance within acceptable mechanical tolerances for this product category.

Compliance and Certification: All substitute parts must maintain ROHS3 compliance and appropriate export classification (ECCN EAR99) to ensure regulatory equivalence.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the SLM-180 and 705820045 are actively produced components with current ROHS3 compliance and equivalent export classifications. The selection between these parts should be based on:

Supply Availability: Current inventory levels of 977 units for SLM-180 and 6850 units for 705820045 indicate different availability profiles.

Design Specification Adherence: Applications with dimensional specifications allowing ±0.003" tolerance may use either part interchangeably. Applications with stricter tolerance requirements should specify the SLM-180 to maintain exact dimensional match.

Material Grade: The Würth Elektronik part specifies Nylon 66 with UL94 V-2 rating, providing defined material certification. The SLM-180 material specification is generic nylon.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts maintain equivalent regulatory standing through ROHS3 compliance, REACH status, and EAR99 export classification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the primary difference between SLM-180 and 705820045? A: The principal difference is the length specification: SLM-180 measures 0.180" (4.57mm) while 705820045 measures 0.177" (4.50mm). Both support identical LED types (T1, T1 3/4) and are constructed from black nylon with equivalent compliance certifications.

Q: Are these parts mechanically interchangeable? A: These parts are mechanically compatible for applications accommodating a ±0.003" dimensional variance. The slight length difference results from manufacturing tolerances inherent to injection-molded nylon standoffs.

Q: Does the Nylon 66 specification affect substitution suitability? A: Nylon 66 is a specified material variant with UL94 V-2 flame rating certification on the Würth Elektronik part. This provides defined material traceability suitable for applications requiring certified flame-resistance ratings.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant? A: Both SLM-180 and 705820045 are ROHS3 compliant and EAR99 classified, maintaining equivalent regulatory compliance for EU and export contexts.

Q: What packaging format is used for both parts? A: Both parts are supplied in bag packaging, consistent with standard distribution for mechanical components of this classification.

Q: Can packaging be intermixed in production? A: Both parts use identical bag packaging formats, allowing direct substitution in manufacturing and assembly processes without packaging-related material handling modifications.