Expansion Nuts For Sheet Metal

An expansion bolt or screw is a multi component fastener that includes a bolt anchor and an expansion nut which can be tightened and loosened for reuse.

Expansion nuts for sheet metal. Install like a stud anchor just thread the anchor a nut and a washer onto the end of a threaded rod drive into a hole and turn the nut to expand the base. Choose from our selection of expansion nuts including insulating rivet nuts screw to install rivet nuts and more. Sheet metal screw expansion anchors for use with sheet metal screws these expansion anchors allow you to secure medium to heavy loads in dead variable or vibratory conditions in all types of masonry and natural stone. These fasteners are ideal for applications where a thin sheet requires load bearing threads but still must remain smooth with no protrusions on either surface.

Insertion versus retention ratio is not as high as metal expansion nuts. Metal roof applications such as mbci metal roof and wall systems. In stock and ready to ship. Available in steel for strength or stainless steel for both strength and corrosion resistance expansion bolts may include a coating or finish for additional protection against environmental or chemical degradation.

This also eliminates the danger of wire chafing or scratching on sharp screw cutting edges. Also known as rod anchors they re often used with threaded rod to hang pipe and wiring. However screw threads are protected from corrosion or galvanic action because they are completely enclosed in plastic. 4 5 out of 5 stars 46.

Cad spec literature part no. Expansion type speed nut fasteners provide fast vibration resistant attachments in blind or center panel locations where only one side is accessible. The hillman group 3327 20 x 3 4 inch expansion nut 10 pack. Plastic expansion nuts are rugged nylon fasteners for applications where metal to metal contact is not desired.

Product not intended for structurally loaded joints. These fasteners are in stock and average 3 5 days for delivery. For all sheet metal fastening such as fastening low voltage wire to metal ductwork or signs to metal buildings. Not affected by chemicals or moisture.

Nuts self retaining threaded plastic expansion nuts nuts self retaining threaded single thread j type u nut items 1 30 of 80. They snap easily into square or round holes and are self retained by spring legs.