Overview
Self-clinching nuts press into a punched or drilled hole. The sheet flows into the undercut and the knurl stops rotation, giving strong, permanent, reusable threads in thin sheet with a flush reverse side.
Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are shown in the datasheet below, taken from the K&B Self-Clinching Fasteners Catalogue.
Specifications
| Part numbers | KB-S, KB-CLS, KB-SP4, KB-SP2, KB-CLA, KB-H |
|---|---|
| Zinc Plated Steel | KB-S |
| Stainless Steel | KB-CLS |
| 400 Series Stainless Steel | KB-SP4 |
| A286 Stainless Steel | KB-SP2 |
| Sizes | M2, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12 |
| Sheet hardness (KB-S) | HRB 80 or less |
| Sheet hardness (KB-CLS) | HRB 70 or less |
| Sheet hardness (KB-SP4/SP2) | HRB 90 or less |
Datasheet
Dimensions, preferred lengths and performance data from the K&B Self-Clinching Fasteners Catalogue. Download the full catalogue (PDF) →
Key features
- Steel, stainless, 400-series, A286 and aluminium
- For stainless sheet up to HRB 90 (SP4/SP2)
- Non-locking KB-H also available
Applications
Electrical enclosuresServer racksElectronics chassisAppliances
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