SELF-CLINCHING NUTS BULLETIN

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Self-clinching nuts are installed by placing them in properly sized holes in sheets and applying a parallel squeezing force
to the head of the nut. The sheet metal surrounding the head cold flows into an undercut thereby making the fastener an
integral part of the sheet. A serrated clinching ring prevents the fastener from rotating after installation.

Types S/SS/CLA/CLS/CLSS nuts Type SMPS nuts are for thinner sheet/
provide load-bearing threads in thin close-to-edge applications - PAGE 7
sheets with high pushout and torque-out
resistance- PAGES 4 and 5
Type SL self-locking nuts are designed
Type SP, PEM 300® nuts provide with a unique and economical TRI-DENT®
strong load-bearing threads in stainless locking feature, meeting 3 cycle locking
steel sheets as thin as .030”/0.8 mm - performance requirements- PAGE 8
PAGES 4 and 5

Type SH hard panel nuts install into Material and finish specifications - PAGE 9
thin, harder, high strength steel NEW
materials - PAGE 6
Installation - PAGES 10 and 11
Type H (non-locking) and Type
HNL (locking) nuts have threads that
provide high pushout and torque-out
resistance - PAGE 7 Performance data - PAGES 12 - 14

Many PEM self-clinching nuts in this bulletin are dimensionally equivalent to nuts manufactured to NASM45938/1 specifications. Consult our Marketing
department for a complete Military Specifications and National Aerospace Standards guide (Bulletin NASM) on our website.

PEM® Stamp
(Registered Trademark)

PEM® Two Groove

(Registered Trademark)

Type SP, PEM 300®

Identification Mark

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PEM® SELF-CLINCHING NUT SELECTOR GUIDE

Application Requires:
PEM Recommended Thinnest Closest Superior Installs into Compatible Thin, harder
Nut panel sheet centerline-to- corrosion stainless steel with aluminum high strength
Type material (1) .025” / 0.64 mm Self-locking edge distance resistance sheets anodizing steel material

S/SS/H steel / aluminum

CLS/CLSS steel / aluminum •

CLA aluminum • •

SH hardened alloy steel •

SP stainless steel • •

HNL aluminum •

SMPS steel / aluminum • • •

SL steel / aluminum •

(1) Describes “best practice” for typical applications. Fasteners can be used in other panel materials not listed here if specified hardness limits
are met. In all cases “For Use in Sheet Hardness” information is shown in chart on page 9.

Thread Mask
PEM® Blu-Coat™ thread mask is available for applications where hardware is
installed prior to painting. During assembly, the threads of the mating hardware
will remove paint, electro deposited automotive under coatings, and weld spatter
upon application of torque. PEM nuts can be specially ordered with thread mask
applied.

“BC” suffix will be added to part number to designate Blu-Coat thread mask to fastener.

Fastener drawings
and models are
available at
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• Types S/SS are recommended for use in steel PART NUMBER DESIGNATION
or aluminum sheets HRB 80 / HB 150 or less. S – 632 – 1 ZI
• Types CLS/CLSS are recommended for use SS – 632 – 1 ZI
in steel or aluminum sheets HRB 70 / HB 125
CL S – 632 – 1 E
or less. C
• Type SP is recommended for use in stainless CLS S – 632 – 1
steel sheets HRB 90 / HB 192 or less. S P – 632 – 1
• Type CLA is recommended for use in steel or CL A – 632 – 1
aluminum sheets HRB 50 / HB 82 or less. A
(Clinching profile may vary) T
Due to manufacturing procedure,
Type Material Thread Shank Finish
parts may have a counterbore at shank end.
Code Size Code Code
TYPES S/SS/CLS/CLSS/SP Code
All dimensions are in inches.
Type Min. Dist.
A Rec. Hole Size
Thread Fastener Material Thread Shank C E T Hole CL
(Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet
Size Carbon Stainless Hardened Code Code Max. ±.010 ±.010 To Edge
Steel Steel Stainless Steel Max. Thickness (1) +.003 –.000
0 .030 .030
.086-56
S CLS SP 256 1 .038 .040 .166 .165 .250 .070 .19
(#2-56)
2 .054 .056
0 .030 .030
.099-48
S CLS — 348 1 .038 .040 .166 .165 .250 .070 .19
(#3-48)
2 .054 .056
0 .030 .030
.112-40 1 .038 .040
S CLS SP 440 .166 .165 .250 .070 .19
(#4-40) 2 .054 .056
3 (2) .087 .090
0 .030 .030
.138-32 1 .038 .040
S CLS SP 632 .1875 .187 .280 .070 .22
(#6-32) 2 .054 .056
3 (2) .087 .090
0 .030 .030
.164-32 1 .038 .040
S CLS SP 832 .213 .212 .310 .090 .27
(#8-32) 2 .054 .056
3 (2) .087 .090
0 .030 .030
.190-24 1 .038 .040
SS CLSS SP 024 .250 .249 .340 .090 .28
(#10-24) 2 .054 .056
3 (2) .087 .090
0 .030 .030
UNIFIED

.190-32 1 .038 .040

SS CLSS SP 032 .250 .249 .340 .090 .28
(#10-32) 2 .054 .056
3 (2) .087 .090
1 .038 .040
.216-24
S CLS — 1224 2 .054 .056 .277 .276 .370 .130 .31
(#12-24)
3 .087 .090
0 .045 .047
.250-20 1 .054 .056
S (3) CLS SP 0420 .344 .343 .440 .170 .34
(1/4-20) 2 .087 .090
3 (2) .120 .125
1 .054 .056
.250-28
S CLS — 0428 2 .087 .090 .344 .343 .440 .170 .34
(1/4-28)
3 .120 .125
1 .054 .056
.313-18
S (3) CLS SP 0518 2 .087 .090 .413 .412 .500 .230 .38
(5/16-18)
3 (2) .120 .125
1 .054 .056
.313-24
S CLS SP 0524 2 .087 .090 .413 .412 .500 .230 .38
(5/16-24)
3 (2) .120 .125
1 .087 .090
.375-16
S CLS SP 0616 2 .120 .125 .500 .499 .560 .270 .44
(3/8-16)
3 (2) .235 .250
1 .087 .090
.375-24
S CLS SP 0624 2 .120 .125 .500 .499 .560 .270 .44
(3/8-24)
3 (2) .235 .250
.438-20
S — — 0720 1 .087 .092 .562 .561 .687 .311 .562
(7/16-20)
.500-13 1 .120 .125
S CLS — 0813
(1/2-13) 2 .235 .250
.656 .655 .810 .360 .63
.500-20 1 .120 .125
S CLS — 0820
(1/2-20) 2 .235 .250

(1) For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness.
(2) This shank code not available for Type SP.
(3) This thread size Type S nut, with a -2 shank code, can be installed successfully without the need to pre punch a mounting hole in a separate
operation. See page 15 for more information.

The increased hardness of stainless steel panels requires careful consideration when installing
self-clinching fasteners. Refer to Fastener Installation Dos and Don’ts on our web site.

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TYPES S/SS/CLS/CLSS/SP (See drawing at top of page 4) All dimensions are in millimeters.
Type Min. Dist.

Fastener Material A Rec. Hole Size Hole
Thread Thread Shank (Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet C E T C/LTo
Size Carbon Stainless Hardened Code Code Max. Thickness +0.08 Max. ±0.25 ±0.25 Edge
Steel Steel Stainless Steel (1)
0 0.77 0.8
M2 x 0.4 S CLS — M2 1 0.97 1 4.22 4.2 6.35 1.5 4.8
2 1.38 1.4
0 0.77 0.8
M2.5 x 0.45 S CLS SP M2.5 1 0.97 1 4.22 4.2 6.35 1.5 4.8
2 1.38 1.4
0 0.77 0.8
M3 x 0.5 S CLS SP M3 1 0.97 1 4.22 4.2 6.35 1.5 4.8
2 1.38 1.4
METRIC

0 0.77 0.8
M3.5 x 0.6 S CLS — M3.5 1 0.97 1 4.75 4.73 7.11 1.5 5.6
2 1.38 1.4
0 0.77 0.8
M4 x 0.7 S CLS SP M4 1 0.97 1 5.41 5.38 7.87 2 6.9
2 1.38 1.4
0 0.77 0.8
M5 x 0.8 SS CLSS SP M5 1 0.97 1 6.35 6.33 8.64 2 7.1
2 1.38 1.4
00 0.89 0.92
(2)

0 (2) 1.15 1.2

M6 x 1 S (3) CLS SP M6 8.75 8.73 11.18 4.08 8.6
1 1.38 1.4
2 2.21 2.29
1 1.38 1.4
M8 x 1.25 S (3) CLS SP M8 10.5 10.47 12.7 5.47 9.7
2 2.21 2.29
1 2.21 2.29
M10 x 1.5 S CLS SP M10 14 13.97 17.35 7.48 13.5
2 (2) 3.05 3.18
M12 x 1.75 S — — M12 1 3.05 3.18 17 16.95 20.57 8.5 16

TYPE
CLA (See drawing at top of page 4) All dimensions are in inches.

Type Hole Size Min. Dist.

A Min. Sheet In Sheet Hole
Fastener Material
Thread Thread Shank (Shank) Thickness +.003 C E T
Size Aluminum Code Code Max. (1) -.000 Max. ±.010 ±.010 To Edge
.086-56 1 .038 .040
CLA 256 .166 .165 .250 .070 .19
(#2-56) 2 .054 .056
.112-40 1 .038 .040
CLA 440 .1875 .187 .250 .090 .22
(#4-40) 2 .054 .056
UNIFIED

.138-32 1 .038 .040

CLA 632 .213 .212 .280 .090 .27
(#6-32) 2 .054 .056
.164-32 1 .038 .040
CLA 832 .234 .233 .310 .130 .28
(#8-32) 2 .054 .056
.190-24 1 .038 .040
CLA 024 .296 .295 .370 .160 .31
(#10-24) 2 .054 .056
.190-32 1 .038 .040
CLA 032 .296 .295 .370 .160 .31
(#10-32) 2 .054 .056
1 .054 .056
.250-20
CLA 0420 2 .087 .091 .344 .343 .440 .170 .34
(1/4-20)
3 .120 .125
(See drawing at top of page 4) All dimensions are in millimeters.

Type Min. Dist.

Thread A Min. Sheet Hole Size Hole
Fastener
Size x Material Thread Shank (Shank) Thickness In Sheet C E T
Pitch Aluminum Code Code Max. (1) +0.08 Max. ±0.25 ±0.25 To Edge
1 0.98 1
M2 x 0.4 CLA M2 4.22 4.2 6.35 1.5 4.8
2 1.38 1.4
METRIC

1 0.98 1
M3 x 0.5 CLA M3 4.75 4.73 6.35 2 5.6
2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
M3.5 x 0.6 CLA M3.5 5.41 5.38 7.11 2 6.9
2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
M4 x 0.7 CLA M4 5.94 5.92 7.8 3 7.1
2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
M5 x 0.8 CLA M5 7.52 7.49 9.4 3.8 7.9
2 1.38 1.4
1 1.38 1.4
M6 x 1 CLA M6 8.75 8.73 11.18 4.08 8.6
2 2.21 2.3
(1) For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness.
(2) This shank code not available for Type SP.
(3) This thread size Type S nut, with a -2 shank code, can be installed successfully without the need to pre punch a mounting hole in a separate
operation. See page 15 for more information.

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NEW
!
TYPE SH™ HARD PANEL NUTS
• Installs into thin, harder, high strength steel materials (high strength steel sheets up to 975MPa)
• Allows overall weight reduction for all vehicles
• Addresses environmental / recycle concerns
• Provides lower installed cost
• Allows component standardization

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

SH – 0420 – 1 X E C

Type Thread Shank Finish

A
Size Code Code Code T
(Clinching profile may vary)
Due to manufacturing procedure, parts
may have a counterbore at shank end.

All dimensions are in inches.

Type A Min. Hole Size Min. Dist
Thread Fastener Material Thread Shank (Shank) Sheet in Sheet C E T Hole C/L
Size Hardened Alloy Steel Code Code Max. Thickness (1) +.003 –.000 Max. ±.010 ±.010 to Edge
.250-20 1 .054 .056
UNIFIED

SH 0420 .344 .343 .440 .170 .34

(1/4-20) 2 .087 .090
.313-18 1 .054 .056
SH 0518 .413 .412 .500 .230 .38
(5/16-18) 2 .087 .090
.375-16
SH 0616 1 .087 .090 .500 .499 .623 .270 .44
(3/8-16)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Type A Min. Hole Size Min. Dist
Thread Fastener Material Thread Shank (Shank) Sheet in Sheet C E T Hole C/L
Size Hardened Alloy Steel Code Code Max. Thickness (1) +0.08 Max. ±0.25 ±0.25 to Edge
METRIC

1 1.38 1.4
M6 x 1 SH M6 8.75 8.73 11.18 4.08 8.6
2 2.21 2.29
1 1.38 1.4
M8 x 1.25 SH M8 10.5 10.47 12.7 5.47 9.7
2 2.21 2.29
M10 x 1.5 SH M10 1 2.21 2.29 14 13.97 17.35 7.48 13.5

(1) For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness.

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STEEL, SELF-LOCKING AND NON-LOCKING NUTS - TYPES H/HNL

• Meets torque requirements for
IFI 100/107 Grade B (unified) PART NUMBER DESIGNATION Type H Type HNL
and ANSI B18.16.1M (metric) H – 0616 ZI
locknuts.
• Type H is recommended for H N L – 0616 LZ
use in sheets HRB 80 / HB 150 E C E C
or less.
• Type HNL is recommended for Type Not Locking Thread Finish
use in sheets HRB 60 / HB 107 Heat- Size Code Code
or less. treated A T1 A T2
Clinching profile may vary.
All dimensions are in inches.

Type Hole Size T1 T2

A In Sheet Non-locking Self-locking Min. Dist.
Thread Non- Self- Thread (Shank) Min. Sheet +.005 C E HoleC/L
Size Locking Locking (1) Code Max. Thickness -.000 Max. ±.010 ±.005 ±.010 To Edge
UNIFIED

.250-20
(1/4-20) — HNL 0420 .058 .058 .344 .343 .500 .189 .380
.313-18
(5/16-18) — HNL 0518 .058 .058 .413 .412 .575 .240 .420
.375-16
(3/8-16) H HNL 0616 .058 .058 .500 .499 .650 .300 .480

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Type T1 T2
Thread A Hole Size Non-locking Self-locking Min. Dist.
METRIC

Size x Non- Self- Thread (Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet C E HoleC/L

Pitch Locking Locking (1) Code Max. Thickness +0.13 Max. ±0.25 ±0.13 ±0.25 To Edge
M6 x 1 — HNL M6 1.48 1.48 8.75 8.72 12.7 5 10
M8 x 1.25 — HNL M8 1.48 1.48 10.5 10.47 14.6 6.3 11
M10 x 1.5 H HNL M10 1.48 1.48 12.7 12.67 16.5 7.9 12

(1) During installation, the projections on the heads of Type HNL self-locking nuts may be flattened. This is not detrimental in any way and will
not affect self-locking or self-clinching performance.

NUTS FOR THINNER SHEET/CLOSE-TO-EDGE APPLICATIONS - TYPE SMPS™

• Installs into sheets as thin as .025”/ 0.64 mm.
• Recommended for use in sheets HRB 70 / HB 125 or less.

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

SMPS – 440 E C

Type SMPS nuts can be

installed closer to the
Type Thread A edge of a sheet than nuts
Size Code Clinching profile may vary. T on pages 4 and 5.
All dimensions are in inches.
Hole Size Min. Dist.
A In Sheet Hole
Thread Type Thread (Shank) Min. Sheet +.003 C E T
UNIFIED

Size Code Max. Thickness -.000 Max. ±.010 ±.010 To Edge

.086-56
SMPS 256 .024 .025 .136 .135 .220 .065 .15
(#2-56)
.112-40
SMPS 440 .024 .025 .166 .165 .220 .065 .17
(#4-40)
.138-32
SMPS 632 .024 .025 .187 .186 .252 .065 .20
(#6-32)
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Min. Dist.
Thread A Hole Size Hole
Size x Type Thread (Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet C E T
METRIC

Pitch Code Max. Thickness +0.08 Max. ±0.25 ±0.25 To Edge

M2.5 x 0.45
SMPS M2.5 0.61 0.64 3.8 3.79 5.6 1.4 3.7
M3 x 0.5 SMPS M3 0.61 0.64 4.24 4.22 5.6 1.4 4.3
M3.5 x 0.6 SMPS M3.5 0.61 0.64 4.75 4.73 6.4 1.4 5.1

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TRI-DENT® LOCKNUTS - TYPE SL™

• 3 cycle locking performance. (1)
• Recommended for use in sheets HRB 80 / HB 150 or less.

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION

S L – 632 1 ZI E C

Type Locking Thread Shank Finish

Size Code Code Code
A PEM TRI-DENT®
Clinching profile may vary. Locking Feature
T
All dimensions are in inches.
A Hole Size Min. Dist.
Thread Type Thread Shank (Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet C E T Hole C/L
Size Code Code Max. Thickness +.003 –.000 Max. ±.010 ±.010 To Edge

.112-40 1 .038 .040

SL 440
(#4-40) .166 .165 .250 .070 .19
2 .054 .056

.138-32 1 .038 .040

SL 632
(#6-32) .1875 .187 .280 .070 .22
2 .054 .056
1 .038 .040
UNIFIED

.164-32
SL 832
(#8-32) .213 .212 .310 .090 .27
2 .054 .056
.190-32 1 .038 .040
SL 032
(#10-32) .250 .249 .340 .090 .28
2 .054 .056

.250-20 1 .054 .056

SL 0420
(1/4-20) .344 .343 .440 .170 .34
2 .087 .091
1 .054 .056
.313-18 SL 0518 .413 .412 .500 .230 .38
(5/16-18) 2 .087 .091
1 .087 .090
.375-16 SL 0616 .500 .499 .625 .270 .44
(3/8-16) 2 .120 .125

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread A Hole Size Min. Dist

Size x Thread Shank (Shank) Min. Sheet In Sheet C E T Hole C/L
Pitch Type Code Code Max. Thickness +0.08 Max. ±0.25 ±0.25 To Edge
1 0.98 1
M3 x 0.5 SL M3 4.22 4.2 6.35 1.5 4.8
2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
M3.5 x 0.6 SL M3.5 4.75 4.73 7.11 1.5 5.6
2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
METRIC

M4 x 0.7 SL M4 5.41 5.38 7.87 2 6.9

2 1.38 1.4
1 0.98 1
M5 x 0.8 SL M5 6.35 6.33 8.64 2 7.1
2 1.38 1.4
1 1.38 1.4
M6 x 1 SL M6 8.75 8.73 11.18 4.08 8.6
2 2.21 2.3
1 1.38 1.4
M8 x 1.25 SL M8 10.5 10.47 12.7 5.47 9.7
2 2.21 2.3
1 2.21 2.29
M10 x 1.5 SL M10 14 13.97 17.35 7.48 13.5
2 3.05 3.18

(1) Achieved using steel socket head cap screws, 180 ksi / property class 12.9 with standard finish of thermal oxide and light oil.

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MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

Threads Fastener Materials Standard Finishes Optional Finishes (1)

Meets Torque Zinc Cadmium Spec

Requirements Plated, SAE AMS-
for IFI 100/ 5µm, QQ-P-416,
107 Grade B Age Passivated Zinc Colorless Zinc Type I,
Internal (unified) and 3 Cycle Heat 300 Hardened and/or Plated, Plus Plated, Class 3,
ASME B1.1 ANSI B18. Locking Treated Series A286 Tested 5µm, Sealant/ No 5µm, Plus Clear
2B/ASME 16.1M (metric) Perfor- Carbon Stainless Carbon Hardened Stainless per ASTM Colorless Lubricant Finish Yellow Chromate
Type B1.13M, 6H Locknuts mance Steel Steel Aluminum Steel Alloy Steel Steel A380 (4) (4) (3) (4) Passivation

S • • • •
SS • • • •
CLS • • •
CLSS • • •
CLA • • • (2) •
SH • • • (5)
SL • • • •
SMPS • • •
SP • • •
H • • • •
HNL • • • •
Part number codes for finishes None ZI LZ X ZC CI

For Use in Sheet Hardness: (8)

Type HRB 90 / HB 192 or less (6) (7) HRB 80/ HB 150 or less HRB 70 / HB 125 or less HRB 60 / HB 107 or less HRB 50 / HB 82 or less HRC 30 / HB 277 or less

S •
SS •
CLS •
CLSS •

CLA •
SH •
SL •
SMPS •
SP •
H •
HNL •

(1) Special order with additional charge.

(2) Part numbers for aluminum nuts have no plating suffix.
(3) Unplated threads are sized to accept a basic go gauge after .00025” / 0.0064 mm plating.
(4) See PEM Technical Support section of our web site for related plating standards and specifications.
(5) With rust preventative oil.
(6) Panel material should be in the annealed condition.
(7) Fasteners should not be installed adjacent to bends or other highly cold-worked areas.
(8) HRB - Hardness Rockwell “B” Scale. HRC - Hardness Rockwell “C” Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell.

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INSTALLATION - TYPES S/SL/SMPS/SS/CLS/CLSS/CLA/H/HNL

1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. COUNTERBORE ANVIL PROTRUSION ANVIL (1)
Do not perform any secondary operations such Thread Sizes #2-56 to 5/16 Types CLS/S Thread Sizes 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, M10 and M12
as deburring. and M2 to M8 Types H/HNL Thread Sizes 5/16, 3/8, M8 and M10
2. Place fastener into the anvil hole and place the
mounting hole over the shank of the fastener as 45˚ x .050”/
shown in diagram to the right. 1.27 mm
PUNCH Max. PUNCH
3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel,
apply squeezing force until the head of the nut
comes into contact with the sheet material. P
P
R .015” /
ANVIL 0.381 mm
Max.
ANVIL
A

PEMSERTER® Installation Tooling A

CLS/CLSS/S/SS SL
Anvil Dimensions (in.) Anvil Dimensions (in.)
Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number
UNIFIED
256/440 .267 .045 975200034 975200048 440 .267 .045 975200034 975200048
632 .298 .045 975200035 975200048 632 .298 .045 975200035 975200048
UNIFIED

832 .330 .070 975200036 975200048 832 .330 .070 975200036 975200048
032 .361 .070 975200037 975200048 032 .361 .070 975200037 975200048
1224 .415 .080 975200786300 975200048 0420 .454 .150 975200038 975200048
0420 .454 .150 975200038 975200048 0518 .515 .200 975200039 975200048
0518 .517 .200 975200039 975200048 0616 .280 .250 975200045 (1) 975200048
0616 .280 .250 975200045 (1) 975200048
0720 .338 .295 8020361 (1) 975200901400 Anvil Dimensions (mm)
0813 .375 .345 975200900300 (1) 975200901400

Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number
METRIC

Anvil Dimensions (mm) M3 6.78 1.14 975200034 975200048

Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part M3.5 7.57 1.14 975200035 975200048
Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number M4 8.38 1.78 975200036 975200048
M2/M3 6.78 1.14 975200034 975200048 M5 9.17 1.78 975200037 975200048
METRIC

M3.5 7.57 1.14 975200035 975200048 M6 11.53 3.81 975200038 975200048

M4 8.38 1.78 975200036 975200048 M8 13.08 5.08 975200039 975200048
M5 9.17 1.78 975200037 975200048 M10 7.62 6.35 8005682 (1) 975200901400
M6 11.53 3.81 975200038 975200048
M8 13.13 5.08 975200039 975200048 SMPS
M10 7.62 6.35 8005682 (1) 975200901400
M12 9.53 8.76 975200900300 (1) 975200901400 Anvil Dimensions (in.)
UNIFIED

Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part

Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number
CLA
256/440 .236 .045 975200904300 975200048
Anvil Dimensions (in.) 632 .267 .045 975200034 975200048
Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
UNIFIED

Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number Anvil Dimensions (mm)

METRIC

256/440 .267 .045 975200034 975200048 Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
632 .298 .045 975200035 975200048 Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number
832 .330 .070 975200036 975200048 M2.5/M3 5.99 1.14 975200904300 975200048
024/032 .392 .140 975200782300 975200048 M3.5 6.78 1.14 975200034 975200048
0420 .454 .150 975200038 975200048
H/HNL
Anvil Dimensions (mm)
Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part Anvil Dimensions (in.)
UNIFIED
METRIC

Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
M3 6.78 1.14 975200034 975200048 Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number
M3.5 7.57 1.14 975200035 975200048 0420 .517 .200 975200039 975200048
M4 8.38 1.78 975200036 975200048 0518 .220 .250 975200783300 (1) 975200048
M5 9.96 3.56 975200782300 975200048 0616 .280 .250 975201240 8003076 (1)

M6 11.53 3.81 975200038 975200048

Anvil Dimensions (mm)
METRIC

(1) Large nut anvils use protrusion to locate part instead of counterbore. Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part
Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number
M6 13.13 5.08 975200039 975200048
M8 5.59 6.35 975200783300 (1) 975200048
M10 7.62 6.35 8005682 (1) 8003076

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INSTALLATION - TYPE SP(1)

1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring.
2. Place fastener into the recommended counterbore anvil hole and place the mounting hole over the shank of the fastener as
shown in diagram.
3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until the head of the nut comes into contact with
the sheet material.

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Anvil Dimensions (in.) Anvil Punch RECOMMENDED
Thread A P +.000 R R1 Part Part COUNTERBORE ANVIL
Code ±.002 –.001 Max. +.005 Number Number
UNIFIED

440 .255 .064 .010 .005 8012821 R1 PUNCH

632 .286 .064 .010 .005 8012822
975200048
R
832 .317 .082 .010 .005 8012823
024/032 .348 .082 .010 .005 8012824
0420 .443 .163 .010 .005 8012825
0518 .505 .230 .010 .005 8015359 8003076
0616/0624 .570 .263 .010 .005 8015863 P
ANVIL
Anvil Dimensions (mm) Anvil Punch
Thread A P R R1 Part Part
Code ±0.05 –0.03 Max. +0.13 Number Number A
M2.5-0 6.48 1.42 0.25 0.13 8019477
METRIC

M2.5-1,-2 6.48 1.63 0.25 0.13 8012821

M3 6.48 1.63 0.25 0.13 8012821
975200048 (1) For best results, we recommend using the installation punch and anvil shown.
M3.5 7.26 1.63 0.25 0.13 8012822
M4 8.05 2.08 0.25 0.13 8012823 Deviations from recommended installation tooling may result in sheet distortion
M5 8.84 2.08 0.25 0.13 8012824 and reduced performance.
M6 11.25 4.14 0.25 0.13 8012825
NOTE: Variations in hole preparation, installation tooling, installation force, and
M8 12.83 5.41 0.25 0.13 8015360 8003076
M10 17.58 7.47 0.25 0.13 8015886 sheet material type, thickness, and hardness will affect both performance
and tooling life.

INSTALLATION - TYPE SH NEW

1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring.
2. Place fastener into the anvil hole and place the mounting hole over the shank of the fastener as shown in diagram to the right.
3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until the head of the nut comes into contact with the sheet material.

PEMSERTER® Installation Tooling

Anvil Dimensions (in.)
COUNTERBORE ANVIL PROTRUSION ANVIL
UNIFIED

Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part

Thread Sizes 1/4-20 to 5/16 and M5 to M8 Thread Sizes 3/8 and M10
Code ±.002 ±.005 Number Number
0420 .454 .150 975200038 975200048
0518 .517 .200 975200039 975200048 45˚ x .050”/
0616 .280 .250 8020084(1) 9752000901400 1.27 mm
PUNCH Max. PUNCH
Anvil Dimensions (mm)
METRIC

Thread A P Anvil Part Punch Part

Code ±0.05 ±0.13 Number Number P
M6 11.53 3.81 975200038 975200048 P
M8 13.13 5.08 975200039 975200048 R .015” /
ANVIL 0.381 mm
M10 7.62 6.35 8005682(1) 975200901400
Max.
(1) Large nut anvils use protrusion to locate part instead of counterbore. ANVIL
A

PEMSERTER® PRESSES
For best results we recommend using a PEMSERTER®
press for either manual or automatic installation of PEM
self-clinching nuts. For more information on our line of
presses call 1-800-523-5321, or check our web site.

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PERFORMANCE DATA(1)
TYPE S/CLS/CLSS
Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out
Code Code Material (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code Code Material (kN) (N) (N•m)
0 63 8 0 5052-H34 280 0.9
1 5052-H34 1500-2000 90 10 1 Aluminum 6.7-8.9 400 1.13
2 Aluminum 170 13 S M2 2 750 1.47
256 M2.5
S 348 3 170 13 CLS 0 Cold-rolled 470 1.47
CLS 0 105 13 M3 1 11.2-15.6 550 1.7
440 Steel
1 Cold-rolled 125 15 2 1010 2.03
2 Steel 2500-3500 230 18 0 5052-H34 280 1.8
3 230 18 1 11.2-13.5 400 1.92
Aluminum
0 63 16 S 2 840 2.5
1 5052-H34 95 17 CLS M3.5 0 480 1.8
2500-3000 Cold-rolled
2 Aluminum 190 22 1 Steel 13.4-26.7 570 2.3
S 632 3 190 22 2 1210 2.3
CLS 0 110 16 0 300 2.37
1 Cold-rolled 130 20 5052-H34
3000-6000 1 Aluminum 11.2-13.4 470 2.6
2 Steel 275 28 S 2 970 4
3 275 28 CLS M4 0 490 2.95
Cold-rolled
0 68 21 1 Steel 18-27 645 4
1 5052-H34 2500-3000 105 23 2 1250 5.1
2 Aluminum 220 35 0 300 3
S 3 220 35 5052-H34

METRIC
832 1 Aluminum 11.2-15.6 480 3.6
CLS 0 110 26 SS 2 845 5.7
1 Cold-rolled 145 35 CLSS M5 0 530 3.6
4000-6000
2 Steel 285 45 1 Cold-rolled 18-38 800 4.5
3 285 45 2 Steel 1112 6.8
0 68 26 00 750 6.5
1 5052-H34 2500-3500 110 32 0 970 7.9
5052-H34
2 Aluminum 190 50 1 18-32 10.2
Aluminum
SS 024 3 225 50 S 2 1580 14.1
CLSS 032 0 120 32 CLS M6 00 900 10
UNIFIED

1 Cold-rolled 4000-9000 180 40 0 1380 13

Cold-rolled
2 Steel 320 60 1 27-36
Steel
3 320 60 2 1760 17
1 120 63 1 5052-H34 13.6
2 5052-H34 2500-6500 285 70 18-32 1570
Aluminum S 2 Aluminum 18.1
S 1224 3 285 70 CLS M8 1 Cold-rolled 18.7
CLS 1 200 74 2 Steel 27-36 1870 20.3
2 Cold-rolled 5000-6500 350 80
3 Steel 350 80 1 5052-H34
S 2 Aluminum 22-36 1760 32.7
0 220 70 CLS M10
1 Cold-rolled
1 5052-H34 4000-7000 90 32-50 2020 36.2
2 Steel
2 Aluminum 360 125
S 3 1 5052-H34 31-40 2113 39.5
0420 Aluminum
CLS 0 315 115 S M12
1 Cold-rolled 1 Cold-rolled 44-67 4670 83.1
2 Steel 6000-8000 400 150 Steel
3
1 120
5052-H34
S 0518
2
3 Aluminum
4000-7000 380
160 TYPE CLA
CLS 0524 1 165 Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out
2 Cold-rolled 6000-8000 420
Steel 180 Code Code Material (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.)
3
1 5052-H34 Aluminum 800 - 1500 100 6
1 CLA 440
UNIFIED

2 5052-H34 5000-8000 400 270 2 5052-H34 Aluminum 800 - 1500 120 9

S 0616 3 Aluminum 1 5052-H34 Aluminum 1000 - 1500 110 21
CLA 632
CLS 0624 1 2 5052-H34 Aluminum 1200 - 1700 155 24
2 Cold-rolled 7000-11000 460 320
Steel 1 5052-H34 Aluminum 1000 - 1500 120 27
3 CLA 832
2 5052-H34 Aluminum 1300 - 1800 170 29
Cold-rolled
S 0720 1 9000-13000 450 340 1 5052-H34 Aluminum 1700 - 2200 130 34
Steel CLA 032
1 5052-H34 2 5052-H34 Aluminum 2600 - 3100 200 50
7000-9000 475 350
S 0813 2 Aluminum
CLS 0820 1 Cold-rolled 10000-15000 1050 735 Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out
2 Steel Code Code Material (kN) (N) (N•m)
METRIC

CLA M2 2 5052-H34 Aluminum 3.56 - 6.67 500 0.4

1 5052-H34 Aluminum 3.56 - 6.67 445 0.68
CLA M3
2 5052-H34 Aluminum 3.56 - 6.67 534 1.02
1 5052-H34 Aluminum 4.45 - 6.67 534 3.05
CLA M4
2 5052-H34 Aluminum 5.78 - 8.01 756 3.27

(1) Published installation forces are for general reference. Actual set-up and confirmation of complete installation should be made by observing proper
seating of fastener as described in the installation steps. Other performance values reported are averages when all proper installation parameters
and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material, and installation procedure may affect performance.  Performance
testing this product in your application is recommended.  We will be happy to provide technical assistance and/or samples for this purpose.

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PERFORMANCE DATA
TYPE SH
Thread Shank Test Sheet Thickness Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out
Code Code and Material (in.) Hardness HRC (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.)
UNIFIED

1 .098” S700MC 23 11700 950 150

0420
2 .098” S700MC 23 12900 1000 170
1 .098” S700MC 23 12600 1050 265
0518
2 .098” S700MC 23 12900 1100 265
0616 1 .098” S700MC 23 15300 1200 500

Thread Shank Test Sheet Thickness Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out

Code Code and Material (mm) Hardness HRC (kN) (N) (N•m)
METRIC

1 2.5 mm S700MC 23 52.1 4200 17

M6
2 2.5 mm S700MC 23 57.4 4500 19
1 2.5 mm S700MC 23 56.1 4600 30
M8
2 2.5 mm S700MC 23 57.4 4900 30
M10 1 2.5 mm S700MC 23 71.2 5400 56

TYPE H
Type Thread Test Sheet Thickness Installation Pushout Torque-out Type Thread Test Sheet Thickness Installation Pushout Torque-out
U N IFIED

METRIC
Code and Sheet Material (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code and Sheet Material (kN) (N) (N•m)
.090” 5052-H34 Aluminum 4900 380 190 2.29 mm 5052-H34 Aluminum 22 1760 21.5
H 0616 H M10
.088” Cold-rolled Steel 7400 460 240 2.24 mm Cold-rolled Steel 33 2020 27.1

TYPE SP
Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out Type Thread Shank Test Sheet Installation Pushout Torque-out
Code Code Material (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code Code Material (kN) (N) (N•m)
0 8000 130 14 0 304 Stainless 35.6 575 1.58
SP 256 1 304 Stainless 9000 165 17 SP M2.5 1 40 725 1.92
Steel Steel
2 10000 290 18 2 44.5 1290 2.03
0 8000 130 14 0 35.6 575 1.58
304 Stainless 304 Stainless
SP 440 1 9000 165 17 SP M3 1 40 725 1.92
Steel Steel
2 10000 290 18 2 44.5 1290 2.03
METRIC

0 8500 140 18 0 40 645 3.38

304 Stainless 1 304 Stainless 44.5 800 4.18
SP 632 1 9500 170 24 SP M4 Steel
2 Steel 2 49 1600 5.08
10500 340 28
UNIFIED

0 9000 145 30 0 42.3 800 3.95

304 Stainless 304 Stainless
SP 832 1 10000 180 37 SP M5 1 46.7 1025 5.08
Steel Steel
2 11000 360 45 2 51.2 1775 6.77
0 9500 180 35 1 304 Stainless 60 2000 17
304 Stainless SP M6
SP 024/032 1 10500 230 45 2 Steel 60 2600 19
2 Steel 11500 400 60 1 304 Stainless 66 2100 19
SP M8
1 304 Stainless 13500 450 150 2 Steel 80 4500 23
SP 0420 2 Steel 13500 600 170
SP M10 1 304 Stainless
80 2150 38
1 304 Stainless 14800 470 170 Steel
SP 0518
2 Steel 14800 750 250
1 304 Stainless
SP 0524 Steel 14800 470 170
2
1 304 Stainless 16000 600 300
SP 0616/0624
2 Steel 20000 700 370

TYPE SMPS
Test Sheet Material Test Sheet Material
Type Thread Cold-rolled Steel Type Thread Cold-rolled Steel
UNIFIED

Code Code
METRIC

Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out

(lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (kN) (N) (N•m)
SMPS 256 1500 35 8 SMPS M2.5 6.7 156 1.13
SMPS 440 1800 60 12 SMPS M3 8 267 1.35
SMPS 632 2000 65 14 SMPS M3.5 8.8 289 1.58

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PERFORMANCE DATA
TYPE SL
Thread Locking Specifications (1) Test Sheet Material
Thread Shank Max. Torque Min. Torque 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Code Code (1st thru 3rd) (1st thru 3rd) Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
(in. lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.)
440 1 90 10 125 15
5.75 0.4 1500 - 2000 2500 - 3500
2 170 13 230 18
632 1 10.5 0.8 2500 - 3000 95 17 3000 - 6000 130 20
UNIFIED

2 190 22 275 28
832 1 18 1.2 2500 - 3000 105 23 4000 - 6000 145 35
2 220 35 285 45
032 1 21 1.65 2500 - 3000 110 32 4000 - 9000 180 40
2 190 50 250 60
1 4000 - 7000 360 90 400 150
0420 35 3.75 6000 - 9000
2 360 125 400 150
1 380 120 420 165
0518 53 4.75 4000 - 7000 6000 - 8000
2 380 160 420 180
1 400 270 460 320
0616 95 6.3 5000 - 8000 7000 - 11000
2 400 270 460 320

Thread Locking Specifications (1) Test Sheet Material

Thread Shank Max. Torque Min. Torque 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Code Code (1st thru 3rd) (1st thru 3rd) Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
(N•m) (N•m) (kN) (N) (N•m) (kN) (N) (N•m)
M3 1 400 1.13 550 1.7
0.67 0.04 6.7 - 8.9 11.2 - 15.6
2 750 1.47 1010 2.03
M3.5 1 1.2 0.08 11.2 - 13.5 400 1.92 13.4 - 26.7 570 2.3
METRIC

2 840 2.5 1210 2.3

M4 1 2.1 0.13 11.2 - 13.4 470 2.6 18 - 27 645 4
2 970 4 1250 5.1
M5 1 2.4 0.18 11.2 - 15.6 480 3.6 18 - 38 800 4.5
2 845 5.7 1112 6.8
M6 1 4 0.3 18 - 32 1580 10.2 27 - 36 1760 17
2 1580 14.1 1760 17
M8 1 6 0.5 18 - 32 1570 13.6 27 - 36 1870 18.7
2 1570 18.1 1870 20.3
M10 1 12 0.8 22 - 36 1760 32.7 32 - 50 2020 36.2
2 1760 32.7 2020 36.2

(1) 3 cycle locking performance. Max. on / Min. off torque for 1st through 3rd cycles.

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PUSHOUT TEST TORQUE-OUT TEST

Pushout tests shall be performed from the grip or shank side of Torque-out tests shall be performed from the shoulder or head side
the installed fastener. An axial load shall be applied to the fastener of the installed fastener. Torque shall be applied to the fastener in the
as shown using a hardened test screw, while evenly supporting manner illustrated, using a hardened test screw and washer, while
the test strip around the fastener. The typical position rate is .25” / firmly holding the test strip. Test screws should be of sufficient tensile
6.35 mm per minute. Dimensions are identified per PEM Bulletins strength to resist thread stripping. A minimum of two screw threads
where “E” equals head diameter and “T” (or “L”) equals head height. must extend beyond the fastener.
The pushout force is measured using a force or compression tester
with a range that will cover the expected forces.

Applied Load Applied Torque

(Compression Tester)
Hardened Test Screw/Bolt
Grade 5 or better

Test Strip
Thickness > dash length Driver for applied torque

T Test Strip
(parent material). Washer - Approximately 1
2T Held firmly in a vise. to 2 pitches. Thick enough
(Min.) to prevent neck of screw
E from contacting threads.
E +.063” ±.01
+1.6 mm ±0.25

Surface of compression
Hardened Support Bushing of sufficient wall force measuring gage Hardened Test Screw/Bolt
thickness to withstand compression loads applied. Grade 5 or better

SELF-PIERCING, SELF-CLINCHING TOOLING

Specialized PEMSERTER® tooling allows installation of Type S self-clinching nuts into aluminum sheets
(sizes 1/4-20, 5/16-18, M6, and M8) in one pierce/press operation.

Embossment
Punch

For more information, see our web site for Tech Sheet
Chassis PEM® - Ref / Self-piercing, self-clinching tooling.
To locate, simply type “self-piercing” in site search box.
Anvil
Pierced
Slug

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SELF-CLINCHING NUT INSTALLATION DOS AND DON’TS

“Dos”
DO select the proper fastener material to meet corrosion requirements.
DO make certain that panel material is in the annealed condition.
DO make certain that hole punch is kept sharp to minimize work hardening around hole.
DO provide mounting hole of specified size for each fastener.
DO maintain the hole punch diameter to no greater than +.001”/.025 mm over the minimum
recommended mounting hole for type SP nuts into stainless steel sheets.
DO install fastener into hole punch side of sheet.
DO make certain that shank (or pilot) is within hole before applying installation force.
DO make certain that fastener is not installed adjacent to bends or other highly cold-worked areas.
DO apply squeezing force between parallel surfaces.
DO utilize recommended installation tooling when installing fasteners.
DO apply sufficient force to totally embed clinching ring around entire circumference and to bring
shoulder squarely in contact with sheet.

“Don’ts”
DON’T attempt to install any self-clinching nut other than a type SP fastener into a stainless steel sheet.
DON’T install steel or stainless steel fasteners in aluminum panels before anodizing or finishing.
DON’T deburr mounting holes on either side of sheet before installing fasteners – deburring will remove
metal required for clinching fastener into sheet.
DON’T install fastener closer to edge of sheet than minimum edge distance indicated by manufacturer
– unless a special fixture is used to restrict bulging of sheet edge.
DON’T over-squeeze. It will crush the head, distort threads, and buckle the sheet. Approximate
installation forces are listed in performance data tables. Use this info as a guide. Be certain to
determine optimum installation force by test prior to production runs.
DON’T attempt to insert fastener with a hammer blow – under any circumstances. A hammer blow
won’t permit the sheet metal to flow and develop an interlock with the fastener’s contour.
DON’T install screw in the head side of fastener. Install from opposite side so that the fastener load is
toward sheet. The clinching force is designed only to hold the fastener during handling and to
resist torque during assembly.
DON’T install fastener on pre-painted side of panel.

Regulatory compliance information is available in Technical Specifications subject to change without notice.
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