Press Nut Sheet Metal

Steel press fit nuts for sheet metal also known as clinch style captive nuts press these nuts into a drilled or punched hole with an arbor press or similar pressure tool.

Press nut sheet metal.

The self clinching blind press nut requires no seals and eliminates the need for cumbersome assembly processes. This squeezing process results in the cold flow of the sheet metal which is displaced by the nut s knurl. 5 out of 5 stars 1. Designed for thin sheet metal.

They provide a permanently attached threaded fastener which becomes an integral part of the panel or frame and eliminates the challenges associated with loose hardware. Self clinching nuts are installed by placing them in properly sized holes in sheets and applying a parallel squeezing force to the head of the nut. Captive self clinching fasteners are designed to be installed in sheet metal and pc boards. Jhp fasteners offers self clinching nuts for stainless steel in a wide variety of thread sizes both inch and metric.

Pem type sfn spinning flare nut is a one piece flanged hex nut that installs by simply pressing it into a properly sized prepunched embossed mounting hole. Use where load bearing thread is required. Insertion into holes in sheet metal is accomplished via application of a steady squeezing force. If your product or application requires an industrial fastener that is ideally suited for use on stainless steel sheet metal jhp fasteners recommends the use of a self clinching nut that is designed specifically for that purpose.

The nut is permanently captive and still spins freely in the sheet. Press fit into hole. This allows quick attachment to mating hardware eliminating much of the need for loose fasteners. Maximum sheet hardness rockwell b80 max.

The sheet metal surrounding the head cold flows into an undercut thereby making the fastener an integral part of the sheet. Hardened nuts for stainless steel sheets. Free shipping on eligible orders. Steel press fit nuts for sheet metal also known as clinch style captive nuts press these nuts into a drilled or punched hole with an arbor press or similar pressure tool.