SELF-CLINCHING NUTS

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Self-clinching nuts are installed by placing them in properly sized holes in sheets and applying a parallel squeezing force to the head of the nut. The sheet metal surrounding the head cold flows into an undercut thereby making the fastener an integral part of the sheet. A serrated clinching ring prevents the fastener from rotating after installation. Type S, SS, CLS, and CLSS nuts (pages CL-4 and CL-5) provide load-bearing threads in thin sheets with high pushout and torque-out resistance. Type SP, PEM 300 nuts (pages CL-4 and CL-5) provide strong load-bearing threads in stainless steel sheets as thin as .030/0.8mm. Type CLA aluminum nuts (pages CL-4 and CL-5) are recommended for use in aluminum sheet with a hardness of HRB 50 or less on the Rockwell B scale. Type H and HN (non-locking) and Type HNL (locking) nuts (page CL-6) self-clinching nuts. Type SMPS self-clinching nuts (page CL-6) are for installation into ultra-thin sheets. They feature a lower profile and can be mounted closer to the edge of a sheet than other self-clinching nuts. Type SL self-locking nuts (page CL-7) are designed with a unique and economical TRI-DENT locking feature, which meets demanding locking performance requirements.

Many PEM self-clinching nuts meet NASM45938/1specifications. Consult our Marketing department for a complete Military Specifications and National Aerospace Standards guide (Bulletin NASM) or check our website.

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

S 440
Look for the PEM trademarks
Nut Type and Material Thread Size Code

ZI

Finish Code: ZI on steel nuts. Shank None on stainless Code steel and For Min. aluminum nuts. Sheet Thickness

Type SP, PEM 300 Identification Marks

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PEM SELF-CLINCHING NUT SELECTOR GUIDE
Recommended Application PEM Nut Type S/SS CLS/CLSS CLA SP H HN HNL Page No. 4, 5 4, 5 4, 5 4, 5 6 6 6 6 7
Sheet thickness as thin as .025 / 0.64mm Reduced centerline-toedge distance Max. corrosion resistance Recommended for use Recommended for use in steel or aluminum in aluminum panels panels within specified within specified hardness limits hardness limits Recommended for use in stainless steel panels within specified hardness limits

Self-locking

SMPS SL

SELF-CLINCHING FASTENER INSTALLATION DOS AND DONTS

DOs
DO select the proper fastener material to meet corrosion requirements. DO make certain that panel material is in the annealed condition. DO make certain that hole punch is kept sharp to minimize work hardening around hole. DO maintain the punch diameter to no greater than +.001/.025mm over the minimum recommended mounting hole for type SP nuts into stainless steel sheets. DO provide mounting hole of specified size for each fastener. DO install fastener into punch side of sheet. DO make certain that shank (or pilot) is within hole before applying installation force. DO make certain that fastener is not installed adjacent to bends or other highly cold-worked areas. DO apply squeezing force between parallel surfaces. DO utilize recommended installation tooling when installing fasteners. DO apply sufficient force to totally embed clinching ring around entire circumference and to bring shoulder squarely in contact with sheet. For some fasteners, installation will be complete when the head is flush with the panel surface.

DONTS
DONT attempt to install any self-clinching nut other than a type SP fastener into a stainless steel sheet. DONT install steel or stainless steel fasteners in aluminum panels before anodizing or finishing. DONT deburr mounting holes on either side of sheet before installing fasteners deburring will remove metal required for clinching fastener into sheet. DONT install fastener closer to edge of sheet than minimum edge distance indicated by manufacturer unless a special fixture is used to restrict bulging of sheet edge. DONT over-squeeze. It will crush the head, distort threads, and buckle the sheet. Approximate installation forces are listed in performance data tables. Use this info as a guide. Be certain to determine optimum installation force by test prior to production runs. DONT attempt to insert fastener with a hammer blow under any circumstances. A hammer blow wont permit the sheet metal to flow and develop an interlock with the fasteners contour. DONT install screw in the head side of fastener. Install from opposite side so that the fastener load is toward sheet. The clinching force is designed only to hold the fastener during handling and to resist torque during assembly. DONT install fastener on pre-painted side of panel.
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Types S and SS are recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 80 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 150 or less. Types CLS and CLSS are recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 70 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 125 or less. Type SP is recommended for use in stainless steel sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 90 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 185 or less. Type CLA is recommended for use in steel or aluminum sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 50 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 82 or less.

A
(Clinching profile may vary) Due to manufacturing procedure, parts may have a counterbore at shank end.

TYPES S, SS, CLS, CLSS, AND SP

All dimensions are in inches.
Type Thread Size .086-56 (#2-56) .099-48 (#3-48) .112-40 (#4-40) .138-32 (#6-32) .164-32 (#8-32) .190-24 (#10-24) UNIFIED .190-32 (#10-32) .216-24 (#12-24) .250-20 (1/4-20) .250-28 (1/4-28) .313-18 (5/16-18) .313-24 (5/16-24) .375-16 (3/8-16) .375-24 (3/8-24) .500-13 (1/2-13) .500-20 (1/2-20) Fastener Material Carbon Steel S S Stainless Steel CLS CLS Hardened Stainless Steel NA NA Thread Code 256 348 Shank Code 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 A (Shank) Max. .030 .038 .054 .030 .038 .054 .030 .038 .054 .087 .030 .038 .054 .087 .030 .038 .054 .087 .030 .038 .054 .087 .030 .038 .054 .087 .038 .054 .087 .045 .054 .087 .120 .054 .087 .120 .054 .087 .120 .054 .087 .120 .087 .120 .235 .087 .120 .235 .120 .235 .120 .235

CLS

SP

440

CLS

SP

632

CLS

SP

832

SS

CLSS

SP

024

SS

CLSS

SP

032

CLS

NA

1224

CLS

SP

0420

S S S S S S S

CLS CLS CLS CLS CLS CLS CLS

NA SP NA SP NA NA NA

0428 0518 0524 0616 0624 0813 0820

3 (3) 0 1 2 3 (3) 0 1 2 3 (3) 0 1 2 3 (3) 0 1 2 3 (3) 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 (3) 1 2 3 1 2 3 (3) 1 2 3 1 (3) 2 3 (3) 1 2 3 1 2 1 2

Rec. Min. Sheet Thickness (1) .030 .040 .056 .030 .040 .056 .030 .040 .056 .090 .030 .040 .056 .090 .030 .040 .056 .090 .030 .040 .056 .090 .030 .040 .056 .090 .040 .056 .090 .047 .056 .090 .125 .056 .090 .125 .056 .090 .125 .056 .090 .125 .090 .125 .250 .090 .125 .250 .125 .250 .125 .250

Hole Size In Sheet +.003 .000

C Max. .165 .165

E .010 .250 .250

T .010 .070 .070

Min. Dist. Hole C/LTo Edge (2) .19 .19

.166 .166

.166

.165

.250

.070

.19

.1875

.187

.280

.070

.22

.213

.212

.310

.090

.27

.250

.249

.340

.090

.28

.250

.249

.340

.090

.28

.277

.276

.370

.130

.31

.344

.343

.440

.170

.34

.344 .413 .413 .500 .500

.343 .412 .412 .499 .499

.440 .500 .500 .560 .560

.170 .230 .230 .270 .270

.34 .38 .38 .44 .44

.656

.655

.810

.360

.63

(1) (2) (3) NA

For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness. To minimize sheet distortion and maximize product performance, use a centerline-to-edge value greater or equal to the value specified. This length code not available for Type SP. The increased hardness of stainless steel panels requires - Not Available.

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careful consideration when installing self-clinching fasteners. Refer to Dos and Donts on page CL-3 for further information.

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TYPES S, SS, CLS, CLSS, AND SP
(See drawing at top of page CL-4) All dimensions are in millimeters.
Type Thread Size M2 x 0.4 M2.5 x 0.45 M3 x 0.5 METRIC M3.5 x 0.6 M4 x 0.7 M5 x 0.8 Fastener Material Carbon Steel S S S S S SS Stainless Steel CLS CLS CLS CLS CLS CLSS Hardened Stainless Steel NA NA SP NA SP SP Thread Code M2 M2.5 M3 M3.5 M4 M5 Shank Code 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 00 (3) 0 (3) 1 2 (3) 1 2 (3) 1 2 (3) 1 A (Shank) Max. 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.77 0.97 1.38 0.89 1.15 1.38 2.21 1.38 2.21 2.21 3.05 3.05 Rec. Min. Sheet Thickness (1) 0.8 1 1.4 0.8 1 1.4 0.8 1 1.4 0.8 1 1.4 0.8 1 1.4 0.8 1 1.4 0.92 1.2 1.4 2.29 1.4 2.29 2.31 3.18 3.18 Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 4.22 4.22 4.22 4.75 5.41 6.35 C Max. 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.73 5.38 6.33 E 0.25 6.35 6.35 6.35 7.1 7.95 8.75 T 0.25 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 Min. Dist. Hole C/LTo Edge (2) 4.8 4.8 4.8 5.6 6.9 7.1

M6 x 1 M8 x 1.25 M10 x 1.5 M12 x 1.75

S S S S

CLS CLS CLS NA

SP SP SP NA

M6 M8 M10 M12

8.75 10.5 14 17

8.73 10.47 13.97 16.95

11.1 12.65 17.35 20.55

4.08 5.47 7.48 8.5

8.6 9.7 13.5 16

TYPE CLA
(See drawing at top of page CL-4) All dimensions are in inches. Type Thread Size .086-56 (#2-56) .112-40 (#4-40) .138-32 (#6-32) .164-32 (#8-32) .190-24 (#10-24) .190-32 (#10-32) .250-20 (1/4-20) Fastener Material Aluminum CLA CLA CLA CLA CLA CLA CLA Thread Code 256 440 632 832 024 032 0420 Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 A (Shank) Max. .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .054 .087 .120 Min. Sheet Thickness (1) .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .056 .091 .125 Hole Size In Sheet +.003 -.000 .166 .1875 .213 .234 .296 .296 .344 Min. Dist. Hole To Edge (2) .19 .22 .27 .28 .31 .31 .34 C Max. .165 .187 .212 .233 .295 .295 .343 E .010 .250 .250 .280 .310 .370 .370 .440 T .010 .070 .090 .090 .130 .160 .160 .170

(See drawing at top of page CL-4) All dimensions are in millimeters. Thread Size x Pitch M2 x 0.4 METRIC M3 x 0.5 M3.5 x 0.6 M4 x 0.7 M5 x 0.8 M6 x 1 Type Fastener Material Aluminum CLA CLA CLA CLA CLA CLA Thread Code M2 M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 A (Shank) Max. 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 1.38 2.21 Min. Sheet Thickness (1) 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1.4 2.3 Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 4.25 4.75 5.4 6 7.5 8.75 Min. Dist. Hole To Edge (2) 4.8 5.6 6.9 7.1 7.9 8.6

UNIFIED

C Max. 4.22 4.73 5.38 5.97 7.47 8.72

E 0.25 6.3 6.3 7.1 7.9 9.5 11.05

T 0.25 1.5 2 2 3 3.8 4.08

(1) (2) (3) NA

For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness. To minimize sheet distortion and maximize product performance, use a centerline-to-edge value greater or equal to the value specified. This length code not available for Type SP. - Not Available. PennEngineering www.pemnet.com CL-5

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STEEL, SELF-LOCKING AND NON-LOCKING NUTS - TYPES H, HN AND HNL
Meets torque requirements for IFI 100/107 Grade B (unified) and ANSI B18.16.1M (metric) locknuts. Type H is recommended for use in sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 80 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 150 or less. Type HN and HNL are recommended for use in sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 60 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 107 or less.
All dimensions are in inches. Type UNIFIED Thread Size .250-20 (1/4-20) .313-18 (5/16-18) .375-16 (3/8-16) NonLocking NA NA H HN SelfLocking (1) HNL HNL HNL Thread Code 0420 0518 0616 A (Shank) Max. .058 .058 .058 Hole Size In Sheet +.005 -.000 .344 .413 .500 T1 C Max. .343 .412 .499 E .010 .500 .575 .650 Non-locking .005 .189 .240 .300 T2 Self-locking .010 Min. Dist. HoleC/L To Edge (2) .380 .420 .480

T1

T2

Min. Sheet Thickness .058 .058 .058

All dimensions are in millimeters. Thread Size x Pitch M6 x 1 M8 x 1.25 M10 x 1.5 Type NonLocking NA NA H HN SelfLocking (1) HNL HNL HNL Thread Code M6 M8 M10 A (Shank) Max. 1.48 1.48 1.48 Hole Size In Sheet +0.13 8.75 10.5 12.7 T1 C Max. 8.72 10.47 12.67 E 0.25 12.7 14.6 16.5 Non-locking 0.13 5 6.3 7.9 T2 Self-locking 0.25 Min. Dist. HoleC/L To Edge (2) 10 11 12

METRIC

Min. Sheet Thickness 1.48 1.48 1.48

(1) During installation, the projections on the heads of Type HNL self-locking nuts may be flattened. This is not detrimental in any way and will not affect self-locking or self-clinching performance. (2) To minimize sheet distortion and maximize product performance, use a centerline-to-edge value greater or equal to the value specified. NA Not Available - Use Type S instead.

NUTS FOR ULTRA-THIN SHEETS - TYPE SMPS

Installs into sheets as thin as .025 / 0.64mm. Recommended for use in sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 70 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 125 or less.

A
All dimensions are in inches. A (Shank) Max. .024 .024 .024 Hole Size In Sheet +.003 -.000 .136 .166 .187

Type SMPS nuts can be installed closer to the edge of a sheet than nuts on pages CL-4 and CL-5. Min. Dist. Hole To Edge .15 .17 .20

UNIFIED

Thread Size .086-56 (#2-56) .112-40 (#4-40) .138-32 (#6-32)

Type SMPS SMPS SMPS

Thread Code 256 440 632

Min. Sheet Thickness .025 .025 .025

C Max. .135 .165 .186

E .010 .220 .220 .252

T .010 .065 .065 .065

All dimensions are in millimeters. Thread Size x Pitch M2.5 x 0.45 M3 x 0.5 M3.5 x 0.6 A (Shank) Max. 0.61 0.61 0.61 Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 3.8 4.24 4.75 Min. Dist. Hole To Edge 3.7 4.3 5.1

METRIC

Type SMPS SMPS SMPS

Thread Code M2.5 M3 M3.5

Min. Sheet Thickness 0.64 0.64 0.64

C Max. 3.79 4.22 4.73

E 0.25 5.6 5.6 6.4

T 0.25 1.4 1.4 1.4

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TRIDENT LOCKNUTS - TYPE SL
3 cycle locking performance. (1) Recommended for use in sheets HRB (Rockwell B scale) 80 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 150 or less.

PEM TRI-DENT Locking Feature

A T

All dimensions are in inches. A (Shank) Max. .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .054 .087 .054 .087 Hole Size In Sheet +.003 .000 .166 .1875 .213 .250 .344 .413 Min. Dist. Hole To Edge .19 .22 .27 .28 .34 .38

Thread Size .112-40 (#4-40) UNIFIED .138-32 (#6-32) .164-32 (#8-32) .190-32 (#10-32) .250-20 (1/4-20) .313-18 (5/16-18)

Type SL SL SL SL SL SL

Thread Code 440 632 832 032 0420 0518

Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Min. Sheet Thickness .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .056 .091 .056 .091

C Max. .165 .187 .212 .249 .343 .412

E .010 .250 .280 .310 .340 .440 .500

T .010 .070 .070 .090 .090 .170 .230

All dimensions are in millimeters. Thread Size x Pitch M3 x 0.5 M3.5 x 0.6 M4 x 0.7 M5 x 0.8 M6 x 1 M8 x 1.25 A (Shank) Max. 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 0.98 1.38 1.38 2.21 1.38 2.21 Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 4.22 4.75 5.41 6.35 8.75 10.5 Min. Dist. Hole To Edge 4.8 5.6 6.9 7.1 8.6 9.7

Type SL SL SL SL SL SL

Thread Code M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8

Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Min. Sheet Thickness 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1.4 2.3 1.4 2.3

C Max. 4.2 4.73 5.38 6.33 8.73 10.47

E 0.25 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 11.05 12.65

T 0.25 1.5 1.5 2 2 4.08 5.47

(1) Achieved using steel socket head cap screws, 180 ksi / property class 12.9 with standard finish of thermal oxide and light oil.

METRIC

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INSTALLATION - Type SP(1) - Identified With Stamp
1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring. 2. Place fastener into the recommended counterbored anvil hole and place the mounting hole over the shank of the fastener as shown in diagram. 3. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until the head of the nut comes into contact with the sheet material.
Thread Code 440 632 832 024/032 0420 0518 0616 Thread Code M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 A .002 .255 .286 .317 .348 .443 .505 .570 Anvil Dimensions (in.) P +.000 R .001 Max. .064 .010 .064 .010 .082 .010 .082 .010 .163 .010 .230 .010 .263 .010 Anvil Dimensions (mm) P R 0.03 Max. 1.63 0.25 1.63 0.25 2.08 0.25 2.08 0.25 4.14 0.25 5.41 0.25 7.46 0.25 R1 +.005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 .005 Anvil Part No. 8012821 8012822 8012823 8012824 8012825 8015359 8015863 Anvil Part No. 8012821 8012822 8012823 8012824 8012825 8015360 8015886

UNIFIED

RECOMMENDED COUNTERBORED INSTALLATION ANVIL

Identified With Stamp

PUNCH

R1

A 0.05 6.48 7.26 8.05 8.84 11.25 12.83 17.58

R1 +0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13

METRIC

ANVIL

(1) To meet the published performance data, we recommend using the installation punch and anvil shown. Deviations from recommended installation tooling may result in sheet distortion and reduced performance.
NOTE: Variations in hole preparation, installation tooling, installation force, and sheet material type, thickness, and hardness will affect both performance and tooling life.

INSTALLATION - Type SP(1) - Identified With Single Ring

A special punch with a pilot pin to align the nut and a special anvil with a pilot pin to align the sheet and a raised ring is required to create a proper installation. The raised ring acts as a second displacer of the stainless sheet material, thereby ensuring proper installation. 1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring. 2. Place sheet on raised ring anvil. 3. Place fastener in hole. 4. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until the head of the nut comes into contact with the sheet material.
Identified with single ring
Punch Dimensions (in.) A P R R1 Thread Code .002 .001 Max. +.005 440 .255 .066 .010 .005 632 .286 .066 .010 .005 832 .317 .089 .010 .005 024/032 .348 .089 .010 .005 0420 Punch Dimensions (mm) A P R R1 Thread Code 0.05 0.03 Max. +0.13 M3 6.48 1.42 0.25 0.13 M3.5 7.26 1.42 0.25 0.13 M4 8.05 1.93 0.25 0.13 M5 8.84 1.93 0.25 0.13 M6

Punch Pilot Pin

PUNCH

ANVIL

Raised Ring Anvil Pilot Pin

Punch Part No. 8002691 8002692 8002693 8002694 (3)

UNIFIED

A P

UNIFIED

RECOMMENDED COUNTERBORED INSTALLATION PUNCH

Anvil Dimensions (in.) B P1 (2) R2 A1 Thread Code .002 Nom. +.001 -.000 Max. 440 .199 .261 .009 .003 632 .218 .280 .009 .003 832 .243 .305 .009 .003 032 .288 .350 .009 .003 0420 Anvil Dimensions (mm) B P1 (2) R2 A1 0.05 Nom. +0.03 Max. 5.05 6.63 .23 .08 5.54 7.11 .23 .08 6.17 7.75 .23 .08 7.34 7.75 .23 .08

Anvil Part No. 8002687 8002688 8002689 8002690 (3)

RECOMMENDED RAISED RING INSTALLATION ANVIL

B 120 A1

Punch Part No. 8002695 8002696 8002697 8002698 (3)

R1

Thread Code M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6

Anvil Part No. 8002687 8002688 8002689 8002690 (3)

METRIC

METRIC

P1

R2

Sharp. No burrs

(1) To meet the published performance data, we recommend using the installation punch and anvil shown. Deviations from recommended installation tooling may result in sheet distortion and reduced performance. (2) We recommend replacing installation anvil when the height of the P1 dimension is reduced to .005 / 0.13mm due to wear. Reductions in performance may occur as the height of the protrusion wears. (3) Special installation tooling for #0420 and M6 thread sizes is not required.
NOTE: Variations in hole preparation, installation tooling, installation force, and sheet material type, thickness, and hardness will affect both performance and tooling life.

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INSTALLATION - TYPE S, SL, SMPS, SS, CLS, CLSS, CLA, H, HN, AND HNL
1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring. 2. Place fastener into the anvil hole and place the mounting hole over the shank of the fastener as shown in diagram to the right. 3. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until the head of the nut comes into contact with the sheet material.
PUNCH

ANVIL

NOTE: For manual and automatic tooling part numbers, see tooling guides on our web site at www.pemnet.com/presses/tooling_guides.html

PEMSERTER PRESSES

For best results we recommend using a press for either manual or automatic installation of PEM type S ,SL, SMPS, SS, CLS, CLSS, CLA, H, HN, HNL, and SP nuts. For more information on our line of presses call 1-800-523-5321, or check our web site.

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PERFORMANCE DATA(1) TYPE SP

Type SP SP UNIFIED SP SP SP SP SP Type SP SP SP SP SP SP Thread Code 440 632 832 024/032 0420 0518 0616 Thread Code M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 Shank Code 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 1 2 Shank Code 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 1 1 Test Sheet Material 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel Test Sheet Material 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel Installation (lbs.) 8000 9000 10000 8500 9500 10500 9000 10000 11000 9500 10500 11500 13500 14800 20000 Installation (kN) 35.6 40 44.5 40 44.5 49 42.3 46.7 51.2 60 66 80 Pushout (lbs.) 130 165 290 140 170 340 145 180 360 180 230 400 450 470 700 Pushout (N) 575 725 1290 645 800 1600 800 1025 1775 2000 2100 2150 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 14 17 18 18 24 28 30 37 45 35 45 60 150 170 370 Torque-out (Nm) 1.58 1.92 2.03 3.38 4.18 5.08 3.95 5.08 6.77 17 19 38

TYPE SMPS
Type UNIFIED Thread Code 256 440 632 Test Sheet Material Cold-rolled Steel Installation Pushout Torque-out (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) 1500 1800 2000 35 60 65 Test Sheet Material Cold-rolled Steel Installation (kN) 7.5 8 8.8 Pushout (N) 156 267 289 Torque-out (Nm) 1.13 1.35 1.58 8 12 14

SMPS SMPS SMPS

Type METRIC SMPS SMPS SMPS

Thread Code M2.5 M3 M3.5

(1) The values reported are averages when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material, and installation procedure will affect results. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide samples for this purpose.

METRIC

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PERFORMANCE DATA TYPE S, CLS, CLSS
Type Thread Code Shank Code 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel Installation (lbs.) 1500-2000 Pushout (lbs.) 63 90 170 170 105 125 230 230 63 95 190 190 110 130 275 275 68 105 220 220 110 145 285 285 68 110 190 225 120 180 320 320 120 285 285 200 350 350 220 360 315 6000-8000 400 380 420 400 460 475 1050 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 8 10 13 13 13 15 18 18 16 17 22 22 16 20 28 28 21 23 35 35 26 35 45 45 26 32 50 50 32 40 60 60 63 70 70 74 80 80 70 90 125 115 150 120 160 165 180 270 320 350 735 METRIC Type H Thread Code M10 Test Sheet Thickness and Sheet Material 2.29 mm 5052-H34 Aluminum 2.24 mm Cold-rolled Steel Installation (kN) 22 33 Pushout (N) 1760 2020 Torque-out (Nm) 21.5 27.1 Type S CLS Thread Code M2 M2.5 M3 Shank Code 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 00 0 1 2 00 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel Installation (kN) 6.7-8.9 11.2-15.6 11.2-13.5 13.4-26.7 11.2-13.4 18-27 11.2-15.6 18-38 Pushout (N) 280 400 750 470 550 1010 280 400 840 480 570 1210 300 470 970 490 645 1250 300 480 845 530 800 1112 750 970 1580 900 1380 1760 1570 1870 1760 2020 1390 3065 Torque-out (Nm) 0.9 1.13 1.47 1.47 1.7 2.03 1.8 1.92 2.5 1.8 2.3 2.3 2.37 2.6 4 2.95 4 5.1 3 3.6 5.7 3.6 4.5 6.8 6.5 7.9 10.2 14.1 10 13 17 13.6 18.1 18.7 20.3 32.7 36.2 35.2 73.9

S CLS

256 348 440

2500-3500

2500-3000

S CLS

M3.5

S CLS

632

3000-6000

S CLS

M4

2500-3000

832

METRIC

S CLS

4000-6000

SS CLSS

M5

2500-3500

UNIFIED

SS CLSS

024 032

18-32

4000-9000

S CLS

M6

27-36 18-32 27-36 22-36 32-50 23-30 33-49

S CLS

2500-6500 5000-6500

1224

S CLS S CLS

M8

M10

4000-7000

S CLS

0420

M12

S CLS

0518 0524

4000-7000 6000-8000 5000-8000 7000-11000

TYPE H
UN I FIE D Type H Thread Code 0616 Test Sheet Thickness and Sheet Material .090 5052-H34 Aluminum .088 Cold-rolled Steel Installation (lbs.) 4900 7400 Pushout (lbs.) 380 460 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 190 240

S CLS

0616 0624

S CLS

0813 0820

5052-H34 7000-9000 Aluminum Cold-rolled 10000-15000 Steel

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PERFORMANCE DATA TYPE SL
Type Thread Code 440 632 832 032 0420 0518 Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Thread Locking Specifications (1) Max. Torque Min. Torque (1st thru 3rd) (1st thru 3rd) (in. lbs.) (in. lbs.) 5.75 10.5 18 21 35 53 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.65 3.75 4.75 Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) 90 10 1500 - 2000 2500 - 3500 170 13 95 17 2500 - 3000 3000 - 6000 190 22 105 23 2500 - 3000 4000 - 6000 220 35 110 32 2500 - 3000 4000 - 9000 190 50 360 90 4000 - 7000 6000 - 9000 360 125 380 120 4000 - 7000 6000 - 8000 380 160 Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout Torque-out Installation (N) (Nm) (kN) 400 1.13 11.2 - 15.6 750 1.47 400 1.92 13.4 - 26.7 840 2.5 470 2.6 18 - 27 970 4 480 3.6 18 - 38 845 5.7 1580 10.2 27 - 36 1580 14.1 1570 13.6 27 - 36 1570 18.1 Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (lbs.) 125 230 130 275 145 285 180 250 400 400 420 420 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 15 18 20 28 35 45 40 60 150 150 165 180

SL UNIFIED SL SL SL SL SL

Type

Thread Code M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8

Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Thread Locking Specifications (1) Max. Torque Min. Torque (1st thru 3rd) (1st thru 3rd) (Nm) (Nm) 0.67 1.2 2.1 2.4 4 6 0.04 0.08 0.13 0.18 0.30 0.50

Installation (kN) 6.7 - 8.9 11.2 - 13.5 11.2 - 13.4 11.2 - 15.6 18 - 32 18 - 32

SL METRIC SL SL SL SL SL

Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (N) 550 1010 570 1210 645 1250 800 1112 1760 1760 1870 1870

Torque-out (Nm) 1.7 2.03 2.3 2.3 4 5.1 4.5 6.8 17 17 18.7 20.3

(1) 3 cycle locking performance. PEM spec PRS-C90 Max. on / Min. off torque for 1st thru 3rd cycles.

PUSHOUT TEST
Pushout tests shall be performed from the grip or shank side of the installed fastener. An axial load shall be applied to the fastener as shown using a hardened test screw, while evenly supporting the test strip around the fastener. The typical position rate is .25 / 6.35mm per minute. Dimensions are identified per PEM Bulletins where E equals head diameter and T (or L) equals head height. The pushout force is measured using a force or compression tester with a range that will cover the expected forces.
Applied Load (Compression Tester)

TORQUE-OUT TEST
Torque-out tests shall be performed from the shoulder or head side of the installed fastener. Torque shall be applied to the fastener in the manner illustrated, using a hardened test screw and washer, while firmly holding the test strip. Test screws should be of sufficient tensile strength to resist thread stripping. A minimum of two screw threads must extend beyond the fastener.

Applied Torque Hardened Test Screw/Bolt Grade 5 or better

Test Strip Thickness > dash length

Driver for applied torque

T 2T (Min.)

Test Strip (parent material). Held firmly in a vise.

E E +.063 .01 +1.6mm 0.25

Washer - Approximately 1 to 2 pitches. Thick enough to prevent neck of screw from contacting threads.

Hardened Support Bushing of sufficient wall thickness to withstand compression loads applied.

Surface of compression force measuring gage

Hardened Test Screw/Bolt Grade 5 or better

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MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS
Threads
Meets Torque Requirements for IFI 100/ 3 Cycle Internal 107 Grade B Locking ASME B1.1 (unified) and Perfor2B/ ANSI B18. mance 16.1M PEM ASME B1.13M, (metric) spec 6H Locknuts PRS-C90

Fastener Materials

Standard Finishes

Optional Finishes (1)

For Use in Sheet Hardness: (6)

Type

Heat Treated Carbon Steel

300 Series Stainless Steel

Aluminum

Zinc Plated, Precipita5m, tion Age Passivated Zinc Colorless Hardening Hardened and/or Plated, Plus Grade A286 Tested 5m, Sealant/ Carbon Stainless Stainless per ASTM Colorless Lubricant Steel Steel Steel A380 (7) (7)

No Finish (2) (3)

Zinc Plated, 5m, Yellow (7)

Cadmium Spec SAE AMSQQ-P-416, Type I, Class 3, HRB 90/ Plus Clear HB 185 HRB 80/ HRB 70/ HRB 60/ HRB 50/ Chromate or Less HB 150 HB 125 HB 107 HB 82 Passivation (4) (5) or Less or Less or Less or Less

S SS CLS CLSS CLA SL SMPS SP Stamped SP Grooved H HN HNL

None

ZI

LZ

ZC

CI

Part number codes for finishes

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Special order with additional charge. Part numbers for aluminum nuts have no plating suffix. Unplated threads are sized to accept a basic go gauge after .00025 plating. Panel material should be in the annealed condition. Fasteners should not be installed adjacent to bends or other highly cold-worked areas. HRB - Hardness Rockwell B Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell. See PEM Technical Support section of our web site for related plating standards and specifications.

Thread Mask
PEM Blu-Coat thread mask is available for applications where hardware is installed prior to painting. During assembly, the threads of the mating hardware will remove paint, electro deposited automotive under coatings, and weld spatter upon application of torque. PEM nuts can be specially ordered with thread mask applied.
BC suffix will be added to part number to designate Blu-Coat thread mask to fastener.

RoHS compliance information can be found on our website. 2010 PennEngineering.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Check our website for the most current version of this bulletin.

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