Self-Anchoring Nut
Retainers
Tinnerman® Self-Anchoring Nut Retainers offer the
same advantages as the preceding Nut Retainers; i.e.,
high strength, easy to apply for blind fastening locations,
self-retention, etc. In addition, this variety provides a
unique feature which firmly locks the fastener in the panel,
distributing the driving torque through the surround panel
area. This is accomplished with a T-shaped capative nut, cleverly
devised locking tabs, and mounting legs. It cannot be accidentally
dislodged even with excessively rough handling. However, should
thread damage occur due to cross-threading or over torquing,
it can be deliberately removed without damage to panel or
finish. Self-Anchoring Nut Retainers are recommended
for applications where fasteners with less permanent retention
are apt to be lost due to stacking butting or rough handling
of panels on the production line.
How to apply Self- Anchoring Nut Retainers
Self-Anchoring Nut Retainers
are set into the panel-mounting hole after the finishing process.
The spring steel mounting legs temporarily hold the fastener
in place as
… The T-nut is pressed into locked position in the
panel. As the T-nut expands the mounting legs around the panel,
it forces past spring tab provided in the retainer which snap
back locking the fastener firmly, permanently in the panel.
The Dimensions of the parts listed are envelope dimensions only.
For complete design information, please request a blueprint
from your Tinnerman Palnut representative or the Tinnerman Palnut
Engineering Department.
Metric parts listed in italic
Material: All parts are
Spring Steel, heat treated,
unless otherwise specified. The only variations
available are those shown with suffix letters in th part number.
- SS - Stainless Steel
- BE - Beryllium Copper
- P - Phosphor Bronze
