Nut That Flares Out On Sheet Metal

Formed sheet metal nuts are also known as speed nuts or clip on nuts.

Nut that flares out on sheet metal.

When the screw is tightened the attached nut expands the sleeve to create a strong clamping force on the back of the material. Thin sheet metal is a popular choice for use in packaging because it is lightweight and takes up less space. Insertion into holes in sheet metal is accomplished via application of a steady squeezing force. Usually available from stock.

A number are available in self tapping forms eliminating the need for pre drilling. Try an easy to install nut insert for high all around strength in blind or through hole applications. When properly inserted the knurl prevents torque out during the tightening of the mated part. You ll find steel aluminum chloroprene rubber and stainless steel insert nuts here in a wide range of thread sizes overall lengths and grip ranges.

Fastenright supply a large range of sheet metal fasteners which include rivet nuts studs weld studs and threaded fasteners. However finding a suitable fastening approach has not been easy. Welding can be dirty and time consuming. When proper installation force is used the threads in a self clinching nut will not be damaged or distorted.

This squeezing process results in the cold flow of the sheet metal which is displaced by the nut s knurl. And sheet metal screws or loose. Insulating rivet nuts a nonconductive rubber coating insulates the nut from electricity seals out moisture and damps vibration. As the machine or sheet metal screw is tightened the prongs are drawn inward until they exert pressure on.

They are simple to assemble and feature high strength and high vibration resistance. These general purpose threaded inserts provide excellent resistance to pull out and torque out. Provides strong load bearing threads in stainless sheet metal as thin as 030 0 8mm.