Clinching Fastener

Your Professional Clinching Fastener Supplier

 

Our goal is to be your reliable partner for clinching fastener in China. Zhejiang Fangquan Automotive Fasteners Co., Ltd is a large-scale professional manufacturer of rivet nuts in the Asia-Pacific region. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

 
 
Why Choose Us

Production equipment:

We have advanced production equipment including cold heading machines, component machining centers, fully automatic tapping machines, heat treatment lines, electroplating lines, and optical image screening machines.

Our certifications:

We have obtained IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ROHS certifications.

Product market:

Our products are highly sought after and exported to countries and regions throughout Europe, America, and Asia.

Our services:

Our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to customer needs and provide detailed consultation, we ensure timely delivery, and we provide long-term service support.

 

 
Advantages of Clinching Fastener
 
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Strong and permanent threads: Clinching fasteners create strong and permanent threads in thin materials, providing a secure and reliable attachment point for components.

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Cost-effective: Clinching fasteners are a cost-effective solution, as they require less material and labor than traditional fastening methods.

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Improved assembly time: The installation of clinching fasteners is quick and easy, reducing assembly time and increasing production efficiency.

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Low profile: Clinching fasteners have a low profile, making them ideal for use in applications where space is limited.

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No need for external hardware: Clinching fasteners eliminate the need for external hardware, such as nuts and bolts, reducing the number of components and simplifying the assembly process.

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Minimal damage to material: Clinching fasteners create threads in the material without damaging the surface, maintaining the integrity of the material and providing a clean and professional finish.

 

Specification of Clinching Fastener

 

Material Specification

300 Series Stainless Steel

Finish Specification

Passivated and/or tested per ASTM A380

Thread Code

M3

Shank Code

1

A Shank Max.

0.97 mm

Min. Sheet Thickness

0.97 mm

For Use In Sheet Hardness

HRB 70 / HB 125 or Less

Thread Specification

Internal, ANSI/ASME B1.13M, 6H

 

Features of Clinching Fastener

 

 

It include their ability to provide strong push-out and torque resistance, a flush reverse-side appearance, ease of installation without special hole preparation, and a reduction in assembly time and hardware needed for final assembly. They are ideal for applications where welding is not possible or desired, offering a secure, neat, and cost-effective solution for thin materials.

 

Types of Clinching Fastener
 

Clinch nuts: Clinch nuts are designed to provide strong and permanent threads in thin materials. They are commonly used in applications where the material is too thin to support a tapped hole.

Clinch studs: Clinch studs are similar to clinch nuts, but have a threaded shaft protruding from the material. They are ideal for applications where a stud or bolt is required for attaching components.

Standoffs: Standoffs are used to create space between two components, providing insulation, vibration resistance, and electrical isolation. They are commonly used in electronic applications.

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Self-clinching blind fasteners: Self-clinching blind fasteners are designed for use in blind holes, where the material is too thin for traditional fastening methods. They are commonly used in sheet metal applications.

Flush nuts: Flush nuts are designed to sit flush with the surface of the material, providing a clean and professional finish. They are commonly used in applications where appearance is important.

Self clinching pins: Self-clinching pins are a type of fastener that is used to create a permanent and secure attachment point in thin metal sheets or panels.

 

Application of Clinching Fastener
 

Electronics & electrical enclosures: Mounting pcbs, circuit boards, or components inside control panels. Securing connectors, transformers, or shielding in thin metal housings. Providing ground connections in electrical assemblies.

Automotive & transportation: Attaching interior trim panels, dashboards, or insulation. Securing sensors, wiring harnesses, or brackets in thin sheet metal. Used in ev battery enclosures and lightweight structural components.

Aerospace & defense: Lightweight panel assemblies in aircraft interiors. Mounting avionics, instrumentation, or access panels. Reducing weight while maintaining high-strength threaded points.

Industrial machinery & equipment: Securing covers, guards, or access panels on machinery. Providing mounting points for sensors, motors, or hydraulic components. Used in hvac systems, control boxes, and automation equipment.

Telecommunications & data centers: Mounting server racks, antenna brackets, or networking hardware. Fastening thin sheet metal in telecom cabinets and junction boxes.

Medical & laboratory equipment: Securing panels and components in diagnostic machines. Used in portable medical devices where lightweight and reliability are critical.

Consumer & commercial products: Appliances (e.G., washing machines, ovens, refrigerators). Furniture and display fixtures requiring hidden fasteners. Lighting fixtures and signage mounting.

 

Packing and Shipping of Clinching Fastener

 

Packing

Box

Shipping

Shipped by road, sea, rail

 

FAQ

Q: What is a clinch fastener?

A: Clinch fasteners are pressed into a component with high axial force. Self-clinching is a joining process used to attach fasteners, such as clinch nuts, clinch studs, or standoffs, to ductile sheet metal.

Q: What are the fastening parts that are permanently tightened by clinching called?

A: Self-Clinching fasteners are threaded nuts, studs or standoffs that are mechanically pressed into metal, becoming a permanent part of the panel, enclosure or bracket.

Q: What is the difference between a rivet nut and a clinch nut?

A: Clinch nuts are smaller, internally threaded fasteners installed by pressing them into pre-cut keyhole slots in the base material, while rivet nuts (or rivet nuts) are blind-fastened from one side using a special tool to collapse and crimp the nut's body against the back of a pre-drilled hole, creating a strong threaded insert.

Q: How strong are clinch nuts?

A: Self clinch nuts thread strengths are greater than mild steel screws. The fasteners are squeezed into prepared holes using any standard press. Self clinch nuts are generally used when a strong internal thread is required for attachment or fabrication.

Q: Are clinch nuts welded?

A: Clinching fasteners are designed for metal to metal applications. Clinch studs and nuts also eliminate the need for welding in the application because of the grip strength in the design of both fasteners.

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