J-Type Nut Retainer



The J-Type Nut Retainer combines a spring steel retainer with a multiple-threaded nut to provide an ideal fastener for heavy duty applications requiring high torque tightening, low fastener profile, "float" for hole misalignment and blind assembly. They are easily snapped over panel edges or inserted into rectangular holes in central-panel locations. Floating alignment and retention are attained with extrusions in the retaining legs which snap into panel mounting holes allowing the fastener to shift or align, but not disengage. Applied after painting or porcelainizing, J-Type Nut Retainers eliminate the need for masking or retapping clogged threads.

How to apply J-Type Nut Retainers

Push into place on panel, snapping the extrusion into the mounting hole. Short retaining leg of J-Type Nut Retainers allows complete visibility of mounting hole while nut retainer is being attached. Access to back of panel is unnecessary in final assembly stage.

Position second panel and drive screw. Both hands are free to align panels or components and complete assembly. Flush mounting is obtained by either panel.

J-Type Nut Rretainers can be installed in center panel locations through a rectangular hole as illustrated here.

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 the part number.

• SS - Stainless Steel
• BE - Beryllium Copper
• P - Phosphor Bronze