Threaded Sheet Metal And Panel Fasteners

A light weight sheet metal fastener 10 is formed from a single flat metal blank 20 to include first and second pairs of opposite side wall members 22 24 having parts formed into leaf spring members 49 all surrounding a threaded sleeve 16 unitary with a center plate 12.

Threaded sheet metal and panel fasteners.

They are simple to assemble and feature high strength and high vibration resistance. To use these ingenious fasteners a slot is cut in the side of the panel to accommodate the width and depth of the fastener. 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. Helical inserts however expand when they are inserted into a hole.

Usually available from stock. Press fit nuts for sheet metal. Choose from our selection of captive panel fasteners including thumb screw head captive panel screws push pull captive panel screws and more. The grooves in the fastener position it into the panel slot.

Captive self clinching fasteners are designed to be installed in sheet metal and pc boards. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction. Install these socket head screws through a hole and thread on a retainer to keep secure. Fastenright supply a large range of sheet metal fasteners which include rivet nuts studs weld studs and threaded fasteners.

The fastener is then twisted to cinch it down.