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PCI & I/O brackets,‍ ‍
in every cutout you need.

The product line that built HAPCO: 10 million+ brackets shipped to PC and server OEMs over three decades. Full-height and low-profile, in USB, HDMI, DVI, VGA, BNC, D-Sub, security, and vent cutouts.


STANDARD CONFIGS

200+

BRACKETS SHIPPED

10M+

FROM

$0.98/pc

Electronic computer parts arranged on technical blueprints, including metal brackets, a circuit board, and connectors.

FORM FACTORS

2 Standard

Full-height · low-profile

CONNECTOR CUTOUTS

16+ types

USB to BNC to custom

MATERIAL

SPCC CRS

.08 mm standard

FINISH

Nickel-plated

Zinc · black oxide · bare

MOQ

100 pcs

Cheaper at higher volume

LEAD TIME

5-6 weeks

Quoted as firm date

/ / ANATOMY OF A BRACKET

Five features that have to be exactly right.

A PCI bracket looks simple, and that's the trap. Every dimension on it has to line up with a card edge, a chassis slot, and a connector at the same time. Get one wrong and the card won't seat. Here's what we control on every part we ship.

A detailed technical drawing of a computer bracket with measurements and specifications.

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Top mounting tab & screw hole

Secures the card to the chassis. Hole position and tab geometry must match the standard so it lands on the case standoff every time.

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Bracket Body

The face that fills the slot opening. Flatness and height control whether adjacent cards seat without interference.

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Connector Cutout

The window the port protrudes through. Tolerance here is everything. Too tight and the connector won't seat, too loose and it rattles.

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Mounting bend angle

The step that offsets the tab from the body typically 5° or 2.5°. Wrong angle and the card sits proud of the chassis or binds.

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Lower retention tab

Locates and stabilizes the bottom of the bracket against the card edge and chassis rail.

/ / TWO FORM FACTOR

Full-height or low-profile. Know which you need.

The single most common ordering mistake is the wrong form factor. Here's the difference, the dimensions, and when each applies so the bracket can fit the chassis the first time.

FULL-HEIGHT

≈120 mm / 4.725"

A metal circuit board with labeled ports and connections, including 'SINK', 'SOURCE', 'DATA', and multiple signal labels.

The standard desktop, workstation, and tower form factor. Fits a normal ATX or larger chassis slot.


Overall height

120.02 mm (4.725")


Body height

114.94 mm (4.525")


Typical bend


Best for

Desktop · tower · server

Low-Profile

≈79 mm / 3.118"

A metal surgical instrument with numbered circular holes and adjustable parts, displayed against a dark background.

The compact form factor for slim cases, 2U/1U servers, SFF desktops, and space-constrained builds.


Overall height

79.20 mm (3.118")


Body height

71.46 mm (2.813")


Typical bend


Best for

SFF · slim · 1U/2U rack


/ / CONNECTOR CUTOUTS

Every cutout in the catalog and the ones that aren't.

If you can name the connector, we have a cutout for it. These are our stocked configurations; anything not shown, we cut to your drawing. Click any cutout to see matching parts in the catalog.

Silhouette of a glue stick with a gray body and black cap against a black background.

USB Type-A

Single / Dual

Black and white icon of a computer keyboard or keypad.

VGA

THG-VGA-01

Close-up of a computer keyboard's arrow keys and surrounding keys in black and white.

Blank

Filler / Slot Cover

Black and white illustration of a house with a large tree and a person standing outside.
Close-up of a USB-C port with a red indicator light and blurred background.

USB Type-C

Panel mount

A black and gray illustration of a 15-pin D-sub connector, also known as VGA connector.

DB9

THG-9779

Black and white line drawing of a Catholic priest conducting a wedding ceremony with a bride and groom, and an altar with a cross in the background.

Vent / Airflow

THG-7492

A male musician with a guitar, singing and playing on stage, in a dramatic lighting setting.

HDMI

Single

Icon of a camera lens representing photo or imaging.

DB15/ DB25
DB37/50

Serial / parallel

A large group of people, mostly children, at an indoor playground with a colorful play structure and various activities.

Security Slot

THG-7775

Close-up of an HDMI port.

Dual HDMI

THG-HDMI-D

Black octopus silhouette on a white background.

BNC

Single / multi

Black and white silhouette of a woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing on an ornate platform with a tree and a fountain in the background.

SCSI

THG-7938

DON'T SEE YOUR CONNECTOR? WE CUT CUSTOM CUTOUTS TO YOUR DRAWING — SEE CUSTOM BRACKETS →

Silhouette of a person playing basketball in the street with the sun setting in the background.

DVI-I

Single/ dual link

5-Port BNC

THG-9757

Black and white illustration of a cross with a window in the middle, an arrow pointing upwards, and three dots underneath.

Telejack

Filler / slot cover

/ / MATERIALS & FINISHES

What they are made of, and what goes on top.

SPCC cold-rolled steel with nickel plating is our standard; the right balance of strength, formability, and corrosion resistance for the vast majority of bracket applications. Other materials and finishes are available when your spec calls for them.

Materials

SPCC CRS

Standard

CR / 1008–1010

304 / 304L stainless

Aluminum 5052

Brass / phosphor bronze

Cold-rolled steel, 0.80 mm

Low-carbon cold-rolled

Corrosion-resistant

Lightweight, conductive

On request

Finishes

Nickel-plated

Zinc-plated

Black oxide

Bare / unplated

Powder coat

Bright, corrosion-resistant

Clear or yellow chromate

Matte, low-reflectance

For secondary processing

Custom RAL colors

Standard

/ / WHAT THEY COST

Real pricing, right here.

Here's the actual volume ladder for a tapped-tab PCI bracket. The most common configuration, so you can budget before you ever request a quote.

Per-piece price drops sharply with volume, and tooling is a one-time charge that stays on file for re-runs. Your exact number lands inside this ladder, confirmed in writing within 48 hours.

PCI Bracket (Tapped Tab)

PER PIECE · USD


100 pcs

$6.55


250 pcs

$3.86


500 pcs

$2.39


750 pcs

$1.74


1,000 pcs

$1.36


2,500 pcs

$0.98


Tooling (HAPCO Blank)

$1,055


Tooling (Custom Blank)

$1,755


Tooling (On file/ existing part)

No Charge


Lead Time (Stocked)

5 Business Days


Lead Time (Manufactured)

5-6 Weeks

*This is an avg prices may vary upon customization.

/ / STANDARD OR CUSTOM

Most builds need a standard bracket. Some don't.

We'd rather point you to the right path than oversell you. Here's an honest way to tell whether a stocked configuration works for you or whether your project calls for a custom design.

Start with the catalog if…


Your connector is a common type (USB, HDMI, DVI, VGA, D-Sub, BNC, RJ45)


You're using a standard ATX, SFF, or rack chassis

You need full-height or low-profile in a standard finish


You want the fastest path to a quote and parts


Send a drawing if…

Your connector layout or cutout shape isn't in the catalog



You need a non-standard height, width, or band angle

You’re matching an existing or discontinued bracket


You need a special material, finish, or tighter tolerance


/ / BEFORE YOU ORDER

Six things that cause a reorder.

Almost every bracket return traces back to one of these. We check them with you at quote time but knowing them upfront saves everyone a cycle.

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Wrong form factor

Confirm your chassis before you confirm the bracket. Ordering full-height for a 2U server, or low-profile for a tower, is the #1 cause of returns, match the form factor to the slot first.

Cutout position off

Send the board or a drawing if the position is critical. The right cutout shape a few millimeters off-center won't line up with the connector on your board.

Skipping the first article

Approve a first article before the full run. On a new or modified part it's the cheapest insurance there is; one sample beats a rejected lot of 2,500.

Bend angle mismatch

Match the bend to the card, not just the cutout. A 5° bracket where the card wants 2.5° (or the reverse) makes the card sit proud or bind against the chassis.

Finish vs. environment

Match the finish to the environment. Nickel or stainless for anything harsh. Bare or zinc in a humid or outdoor enclosure will corrode.

Guessing instead of asking

If you're unsure whether a stock part fits, send us the details. We'll tell you straight whether a catalog bracket works or you need custom before you buy.

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/ / POPULAR STANDARD PARTS

A sample of the line.


Six of our most-requested PCI brackets, with real specs. Every one can be modified different finish, cutout, or dimensions and the full catalog has 500+ more.

A metal razor blade with a textured grip, a hole on the right end, and notches on the left end, lying on a light gray background.

THG-6000

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.525'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

A metallic strip with labeled holes for medical tubing connections, including IN, OUT1, OUT2, DIN.

THG-7938

Full-Height · Multiple BNCs

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.525'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

2.5°

A flat, elongated metallic razor blade with a rectangular central cutout and holes on each end, lying on a gray background.

THG-9259

Full-Height · DB 37

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.525'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

A metal computer hardware component, possibly a mounting bracket or adapter, with cutouts and holes.

THG-7076

Full-Height · Custom DB-9 (DE-9)

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.525'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

2.5°

A metal perforated strip with multiple circular holes on a plain background.

THG-7492

Full-Height · Ventilation

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.725'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

A metal computer expansion slot bracket against a plain background.

THG-7492

Full-Height · Double DB9 Cutouts

Height

Material

Finish

Bend

4.525'“

SPCC · 0.80 mm

Nickel

Full-Height · Flat

/ / BEFORE YOU ORDER

PCI bracket questions.

The questions engineers and buyers ask us most about our standard PCI and I/O brackets. If yours isn't here, call and we'll answer straight.

Find your bracket. Or have us build it.

Browse 200+ standard configurations in the catalog, or send a drawing for anything custom. Either way, you'll have a written quote with pricing, lead time, and DFM feedback within 48 hours.

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