U Type Nuts
Advantages
PSM U Type Nuts offer substantial savings in manufacturing costs. They can be applied quickly and easily into self retaining position either over panel edges or to inside panel positions with most types providing a degree of float to allow for panel misalignment.
> No welding, staking or riveting
> Self retaining and floating
> Self locking and vibration proof
> Quick and easy to apply
> Lightweight
> Non-paint clogging
Key Features
Grips over a panel edge or lip and provides a captive nut position for a screw from one side
Allows some floating movement, which helps when mating holes are not perfectly aligned
Self-locking and vibration resistant, reducing loosening without extra locks
Quick to install with minimal tooling, often just slide or clip into place
Suitable for both metal and certain plastic sheet parts or combinations
Method of Assembly
1. The P.S.M ‘U’-Nut is placed over the edge of the panel (Fig a) or through a pre-tamped slot (Fig b) and simply pushed home until the rear of the fastener locates against the panel/slot edge or the extrusion snaps the fastener into the clearance hole.
2. Insert screw through plain hole of fastener and tighten to recommended torque.
Feature Code
- Prong type thread impression
- No panel locating tongue
- Earthing barbs
- No lead on upper leg
- Reduced width on bend
- Helical thread impression
Technical Data
‘U’ Type Nuts – CBUN Series
MATERIAL
CS60, CS70 carbon steel, austempered or Type 300 series stainless steel
WHEN SPECIFYING, PLEASE STATE
- Quantity
- Prefix (CBUN)
- Part No.
- Finish code (e.g. 2000 CBUN-0212-13)
Dimensions
Dimensions in millimetres
Dimensions in millimetres