The floating self-clinching nut has the special feature of allowing couplings even when there is a misalignment in the holes of the coupled objects. It is degned in two different versions: with a normal threaded hole and with a self-locking threaded hole. The nut can float up to 0.4 mm from the center, in all directions. The maximum total movement is 0.8 mm
This self-clinching nut is part of our line of self-clinching inserts. All Clinch inserts are installed using a simple punch
During installation process, the fastener is placed in an appropriately sized hole and then compressed by means of a punch. The sheet metal experiences plastic deformation and locks the fastener firmly to itself. The nut is fully installed when the sheet sits flush with the anvil face. So the result is aesthetically perfect and provides high tensile as well as torsional strength
The nut can be mounted on already painted or treated sheet metal as it requires no further processing after installation
To be use on sheet metal with maximum hardness: 80 RB (150 VPN) for galvanized steel nuts, and 70 RB (128 VPN) for stainless steel nuts
Standard material: Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel. And also AISI 400 (recommended for use on stainless steel sheets) upon request