PEMPEM Fastener Catalogue
CL™ Self-Clinching Nuts

PEM® Self-Clinching Nut Selector Guide

PDF page 27 · PEM Fastener Catalogue

PEM Nut TypeApplication Requires:
Recommended panel material(1)Thinnest sheet .025" / 0.64 mmLocking ThreadsClosest centerline-to-edge distanceSuperior corrosion resistanceRecommended for installation into stainless steel sheetsCompatible with aluminum anodizingHarder high strength steel materialNon-magnetic
Free-runningPrevailing torque
S/SS/Hsteel / aluminum
CLS/CLSSsteel / aluminum
CLAaluminum
SPstainless steel
PEM RT®steel / aluminum
SLsteel / aluminum
HNLaluminum
SHhardened alloy steel
SMPSsteel / aluminum
SMPPstainless steel

(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 31.