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Internally Floating Threads

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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Internally Floating Threads

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of blind rivet nuts, introduces the next generation of fastening technology; a patent pending rivet nut with internally floating threads called RIVFLOAT™.

RIVFLOAT™ internally floating threads allow for component attachments in off center applications

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of blind rivet nuts, introduces the next generation of fastening technology; a patent pending rivet nut with internally floating threads called RIVFLOAT™. According to the company, the RIVFLOAT™ features:

  • Internally floating threads allowing for component attachments in off center applications.
  • The ability to accommodate for tolerance stack up in the manufacturing process. A floating nut (.020” radial float) aligning to drive the angle of the screw and thus eliminating cross threading and spin out.
  • A design for post installation in applications where cage nuts, clinch nuts, floating nut plates or weld nuts are typically used.

For additional information visit www.sherex.com

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