Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Nylon Lock Nuts

Clinch nuts with a nylon locking element.

Section: Self-clinching
Type: Nuts

Overview

Nylon lock clinch nuts have a nylon insert that grips the screw thread to stop it vibrating loose, combined with a permanent clinch installation.

Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are in the tables below, taken from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue.

Specifications

Part numbers	SG-PL, SG-PLC
Zinc Plated Steel	SG-PL
Stainless Steel	SG-PLC
Sizes	M3, M4, M5
Sheet hardness (SG-PL)	HRB 70 or less

Dimensions & performance data

All dimensions in mm unless stated. Values from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue. Install into sheet within the hardness limits shown in the specifications.

Dimensions (mm)

Thread	M3	M4	M5
A max.	1.53	1.53	1.53
Sheet thickness	1.0-1.78	1.0-1.78	1.0-1.78
Recommended hole size +0.08	6.0	7.5	8.0
C max.	5.98	7.48	7.98
D max.	5.52	7.01	7.52
E max.	7.01	8.54	9.0
T max.	3.56	4.2	4.45
Min. distance to edge of sheet	4.32	5.59	6.35
Max. hole in attached parts	3.5	4.5	5.5