Stainless Steel Cross Hole Nut

Product introduction

The stainless steel cross-hole nut is a fastener specially designed to achieve high-strength, repeatable disassembly and assembly of threaded connections on the sides of plates, pipes and structural parts. It is precision-made of high-quality austenitic stainless steel (such as 304 or 316), which is inherently excellent in corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. It can easily cope with moisture, chemical media and harsh outdoor environments, ensuring long-term use without rust and long life. The typical structure of this nut is a cylinder with one end closed, with one or more threaded holes (cross holes) on the side, and a hexagonal or torx-shaped drive hole as standard. When installing, you only need to pre-make a light hole on the base body. After placing the nut, turn and drive it with a special wrench so that it expands radially in the hole, thereby tightly locking with the base body, and forming a stable internal thread in the horizontal hole on the side.

 

Product features

1. Excellent corrosion resistance: Made of high-quality austenitic stainless steel such as 304 or 316, it has excellent anti-rust and anti-oxidation capabilities, can adapt to moisture, chemical media and harsh outdoor environments, and has a long service life.

2. Unique lateral locking: It solves the problem of not being able to set threads on the side of the plate, allowing firm connection from the 90-degree direction of the structural member, expanding design possibilities.

3. Strong load-bearing performance: It adopts the radial expansion principle and expands in the base hole after installation, providing excellent resistance to pull-out (anti-vibration falling off) and resistance to rotational torque, and the connection is stable and reliable.

4. Convenient reusability: No welding, riveting or gluing is required. It can be easily installed and disassembled with a standard wrench without damaging the base body, which greatly facilitates equipment maintenance, debugging and component replacement.

5. Neat and beautiful appearance: After installation, it is flush with the surface of the base body and has no protrusions, making the product appearance neater and smoother, while avoiding accidental scratches and making it safer.

6. High strength and durability: The stainless steel material itself has high mechanical strength, and combined with reasonable structural design, ensures the durability of the thread and can withstand high-intensity repeated disassembly and assembly and long-term load.

 

Product application

1. Industrial equipment and chassis cabinets: Application description: Widely used in the assembly of sheet metal structures such as automation equipment, communication cabinets, server chassis, and consoles. Used to install side panels, brackets, rails, panels, etc., providing strong internal threads without tapping the sides of weak panels. Solve the pain points: Solve the problem that thin plates cannot withstand repeated disassembly and assembly and strong torque, and enhance the integrity and load-bearing capacity of the structure.

 

2. Automobiles and transportation: Application description: Used for interior panel fixing and guardrail installation of passenger cars and trucks, as well as accessory connections for motorcycle and bicycle frames (such as water bottle racks and luggage racks). It is also used in interior decoration systems of rail transit vehicles. Solve the pain points: Its anti-vibration and anti-loosening characteristics are very suitable for the working conditions of mobile vehicles; the stainless steel material can withstand outdoor and car wash environments.

 

3. Outdoor facilities and building materials: Application description: It is an ideal connector for outdoor guardrails, metal awnings, public seats, signs, curtain wall support systems and other facilities. Solving pain points: 316 stainless steel is especially suitable for strong corrosive environments such as marine and high humidity, ensuring long-term safety and beauty, and is almost maintenance-free.

 

4. High-end furniture and exhibition equipment: Application description: Used for concealed connections of high-end metal furniture, shopping mall display racks, and lighting to achieve a simple and modern design aesthetic. Solving pain points: After installation, the surface is flat and without bulges, beautiful and safe; the detachable design facilitates transportation and layout adjustment.

 

5. New energy and environmental protection equipment: Application description: Used in the connection and fixation of solar photovoltaic brackets, sewage treatment equipment shells, ventilation ducts and other projects. Solving pain points: It can withstand long-term wind, sun and specific chemical environments, has reliable connection, and has a lifespan that matches the main body of the device.

 

FAQ

Q: What are the installation steps for stainless steel cross-hole nuts?

A: Installation is very simple and is mainly divided into three steps: Drilling: Pre-make a light hole (through hole or blind hole) with a specified diameter on the base body. Put in: Put the cross hole nut completely into the hole. Locking: Use an Allen wrench or a torx wrench that matches the nut specifications to tighten. The nut will expand radially and tightly combine with the base body to complete the locking.

 

Q: What are the advantages of cross-hole nuts compared with ordinary pressure rivet nuts or blind rivet nuts?

A: The main advantages are: Side connection: It is designed for side installation, while pressure rivet/blind rivet nuts are usually used on the front side of the plate. Reusable: Pressure riveting and blind riveting processes are mostly permanent connections and cannot be disassembled, while cross-hole nuts can be easily disassembled and assembled. Higher strength: usually provides greater torque and pullout force than blind rivet nuts.

 

Q: How thin can the cross hole nut be used for?

A: Yes, but it has a minimum requirement for the total thickness of the board. In principle, the plate thickness should be at least able to accommodate the full embedded length of the nut to ensure adequate thread engagement and room for expansion. For details, please refer to the "Minimum Plate Thickness" parameter in the product specification sheet.

 

Q: Can the cross hole nut be used again after being disassembled?

A: Reuse is not recommended. After disassembly, the expansion part of the nut may have undergone plastic deformation, and its pre-tightening force and anti-loosening performance will be reduced. There is a risk of loosening when used again. To ensure connection reliability, it is recommended to install a new cross-hole nut.

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