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 properly inserted the knurl prevents torque out during the tightening of the mated part. Usually available from stock. Formed sheet metal nut speed nut clip on nut. Try an easy to install nut insert for high all around strength in blind or through hole applications.

Provides strong load bearing threads in stainless sheet metal as thin as 030 0 8mm. And sheet metal screws or loose. Fastenright supply a large range of sheet metal fasteners which include rivet nuts studs weld studs and threaded fasteners. Thin sheet metal is a popular choice for use in packaging because it is lightweight and takes up less space.

Adhesives for example have been known to fail especially when heat or vibration are present. Welding can be dirty and time consuming. They are simple to assemble and feature high strength and high vibration resistance. 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.

Speed nuts are designed with two sheet metal prongs that act as one thread which provides a full 360 grip. As the machine or sheet metal screw is tightened the prongs are drawn inward until they exert pressure on. Insulating rivet nuts a nonconductive rubber coating insulates the nut from electricity seals out moisture and damps vibration. This squeezing process results in the cold flow of the sheet metal which is displaced by the nut s knurl.

These general purpose threaded inserts provide excellent resistance to pull out and torque out. A number are available in self tapping forms eliminating the need for pre drilling. When proper installation force is used the threads in a self clinching nut will not be damaged or distorted.