PEM Type SMPP self-clinching nuts install with minimal footprint

PennEngineering has released its PEM Type SMPP self-clinching nuts, that are claimed to install permanently and provide dimensionally ideal solutions for stainless steel assemblies where space for attachment hardware may be limited.

A minimal footprint resulting from an overall low-profile design combines a height of 1.4mm and diameter of 5.6mm with close-to-edge mounting capabilities for installation in stainless steel sheets as thin as 0.64mm.

A serrated clinching ring prevents the nut from rotating in service and, PennEngineering says, the fasteners will not loosen, fall out, or otherwise adversely affect the end-product integrity or performance.

PEM Type SMPP nuts are made from age-hardened A286 stainless steel and recommended for use in stainless steel sheets with hardness of HRB 90 / HB 192 or less.Thread sizes for mating hardware range from #2-56 through #6-32 and M2.5 through M3.5.