PSM now offers an increased range of cage nuts thereby eliminating the need for weld or clinch type nuts.
Note: Design may vary from that illustrated, but efficiency and functional ability will not be affected.
Advantages
> Fast and easy to apply
> Self-retaining
> High strength
> Blind fitting
> Low cost
> Can be installed after painting or stoving, so no clean-up problems
Material
Cage – Carbon steel hardened, austempered
Nut – Low carbon mild steel
Finished Available
Code 00 -Blued, lanolin dipped
Code 13 -Electroplated, chromate passivated
When specifying, please state:
Simply quote part number and finish code required.
Example: CN-0147-00 denotes an M6 Cage Nut, lanolin dipped
Methods of Assembly
- Pierce hole in panel as per dimensions shown in data sheet below.
- Grip ears of cage nut together with pliers or similar tool and insert through panel. Release ears to enable expansion to locating hole side.
- After releasing ears cage nut is held firmly in locating hole by spring tension. Then simply screw bolt through panel into retaining nut.
Dimensional Data & Sizes
Hole Size 2
A = To customer requirements. R = Radius
Hole Size 3
A = To customer requirements. R = Radius
Hole Size 4
A = To customer requirements. R = Radius
Imperial and other thread sizes available on request – subject to minimum order quantity.
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