Nut That Flares Out On Sheet Metal

Speed nuts are designed with two sheet metal prongs that act as one thread which provides a full 360 grip.

Nut that flares out on sheet metal.

As the machine or sheet metal screw is tightened the prongs are drawn inward until they exert pressure on. Try an easy to install nut insert for high all around strength in blind or through hole applications. They are simple to assemble and feature high strength and high vibration resistance. Provides strong load bearing threads in stainless sheet metal as thin as 030 0 8mm.

When properly inserted the knurl prevents torque out during the tightening of the mated part. Thin sheet metal is a popular choice for use in packaging because it is lightweight and takes up less space. Formed sheet metal nuts are also known as speed nuts or clip on nuts. A number are available in self tapping forms eliminating the need for pre drilling.

And sheet metal screws or loose. These general purpose threaded inserts provide excellent resistance to pull out and torque out. When the screw is tightened the attached nut expands the sleeve to create a strong clamping force on the back of the material. Insertion into holes in sheet metal is accomplished via application of a steady squeezing force.

However finding a suitable fastening approach has not been easy. Adhesives for example have been known to fail especially when heat or vibration are present. Formed sheet metal nut speed nut clip on nut. Usually available from stock.

Insulating rivet nuts a nonconductive rubber coating insulates the nut from electricity seals out moisture and damps vibration. 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.