Anixter Components, formerly Heyco, has launched four new types of spring steel fasteners: ‘U’ Nuts, ‘J’ Nuts, Torque Nuts and Push-On Fixes. The fasteners are a cost effective solution, providing original equipment manufacturers with a reliable and strong method of securing panels and sheets that would otherwise be incapable of accepting a thread. Easy to install and once in place, the fasteners resist vibration and shock loads and are ideal for applications such as manufacture of domestic appliances.
The lightweight nuts are made from a single piece of steel and can be assembled easily and quickly onto a plastic or metal panel or sheet with one hand. The range accommodates sheet thicknesses from 0.5 to 4.8mm, and thread sizes No.4 to No.14 and M4 to M6.
The ‘U’ Nut is a fastener with a U-shaped profile and offers free-floating alignment with the screw to speed production. ‘J’ Nut has the same qualities in J-shaped profile with a shorter lower leg; ideal when part clearance is an issue. The Torque Nuts are more robust, and once tightened, create a spring locking action on the screw, which resists shock and vibration.
The Push-On Fixes are simply used to secure plain studs, rivets or tubing. They are pressed on easily and provide a positive bite on metal, plastic, or wood and will even grip firmly on very smooth hard surfaces. The range accommodates stud diameters from 2.31 to 12.75mm. In some cases the Push-On Fixes can prevent the shaft from rotating under light loads.
“The new fasteners are extremely easy to install,” says Andrew Fletcher, Technical Director, Anixter Components. “We continually source products that allow our customers to simplify their assembly process and reduce installation time. The new fasteners compliment our range and we can now offer solutions for all fragile and robust applications.”