Locking and Non-locking Threads
These fasteners provide load-bearing threads in thin sheets and permit up to 0.76mm adjustment for matinghole misalignment.
The self-clinching feature offers fast and simple assembly. The fasteners are squeezed into prepared holes usingany standard press. The sheet remains flush on one side, and the fastener is permanently locked in place.
Extra strength and support in assembly is obtained by the threads of the floating nut extending fully into theretainer shank. A self-locking version of the fastener is also offered.
Non-locking Type A4 and self-locking Type LA4 fasteners provide load-bearing threads in stainless steel sheetsas thin as 0.97mm with hardness up to HRB 88 on the Rockwell “B” scale.