Self-Clinching Nut

A self-clinching nut is a fastener that is pressed into a sheet metal panel to provide a permanent threaded hole. It is used where a thread is needed in thin material.

A self-clinching nut presses into a drilled or punched hole in sheet metal and locks in place. It often pairs with a screw of the same thread and needs no nut on the far side. A press or squeeze tool sets it.

Self-clinching nuts are usually made of steel or stainless steel. The material is chosen to match the panel and the required corrosion resistance. Plated steel is common for general use.

This is a general guide to checking this kind of part. It says nothing about any supplier's parts.

Ask for a certificate of conformance and a material test certificate. Check the knurl, the thread and the seating on receipt.