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Clip-on nut

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is very similar to a J-nut except that both legs are the same length. Because of this a retaining clip is usually formed on the leg without the threads. This helps keep the nut in place while not screwed down. The thread may be of a speed nut style, integrated nut, or have an extruded portion that is
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clip-on nut does not clip onto the edge of the sheet metal, but rather the edges of a square hole or slot. It is a square nut that has a sheet metal retainer that protrudes down two sides of the nut. These legs are formed to have lips that grab onto the sheet metal object. Prior to tightening the
91:, is shaped like a "G" and clips to the edge of a sheet metal object. It is different from all of the other types in that it is meant to clip over a small flange on the edge of the sheet metal. The threads are from an integrated nut that has a special 177:. There are "standard" and "wide-panel" versions; the standard version has a solid hinge section, whereas the wide-panel version has a longer hinge with the center section cut-away to allow for easier installation. 123:. Due to the short retaining leg the nut is allowed to float more, which can help with misalignment, but the nut is free to un-clip from the sheet metal as well. 293: 107:
is a nut that clips to the edge of the sheet metal. It is named after the way it is shaped; the thread is on the long side of the "J". The
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nut, it can float in the hole or slot, but when the nut is tightened it presses the lips of the retainer out and anchors itself in place.
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They come in many forms based upon: where they clip on, shape, and type of thread. Each clip-on nut is designed for only a small range of
139:, is shaped like an "S". It is designed to clip on the edge of a sheet metal object. The threads are provided by an integrated nut. 286: 499: 353: 279: 378: 373: 478: 92: 428: 68: 338: 333: 196: 52: 443: 302: 191: 44: 493: 363: 164:
An M6 spire clip or chimney U-nut for a bolt and a #8 u-nut for a self-tapping screw
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U-nut
speed nut
nut
sheet metal
captive nut
cage nut
sheet metal gauges
spring steel
boss
thread
speed nut
hex
square nut

tapped
Fastener
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Threaded insert



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