Thin Sheet Nuts
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Thin Sheet Nuts

Clinch nuts for sheet down to 0.64 mm, M2.5 to M3.5.

Section
Self-clinching
Type
Nuts
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Overview

Thin sheet nuts install in sheet as thin as 0.64 mm, where standard clinch nuts need thicker material.

Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are in the tables below, taken from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue.

Specifications

Part numbersSG-SMPS
Zinc Plated SteelSG-SMPS
SizesM2.5, M3, M3.5
Sheet hardness (SG-SMPS)HRB 70 or less

Dimensions & performance data

All dimensions in mm unless stated. Values from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue. Install into sheet within the hardness limits shown in the specifications.

Dimensions (mm)

ThreadM2.5M3M3.5
A shank max.0.61
Min. sheet thickness0.64
Recommended hole size +0.083.84.244.75
C max.3.794.224.73
E ±0.255.65.66.4
T ±0.251.4
Min. distance to edge of sheet3.74.35.1

Preferred range

ThreadM2.5M3M3.5
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Performance data: SG-SMPS (test sheet: steel)

ThreadM2.5M3M3.5
Installation (kN)6.78.08.8
Pushout (N)156267289
Torque-out (Nm)1.131.351.58

Key features

  • Sheet down to 0.64 mm
  • Zinc plated steel
  • Small sizes

Applications

Thin enclosuresElectronicsComputer chassisAppliances
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