EFC International
EFC International
1940 Craigshire St. Louis,
MO 63146-4008
Phone: 1 314.434.28881
Contact: www.efc-intl.com/contact
Website: www.efc-intl.com
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Strux® Clinch Studs provide an external thread in sheet metals. They are a cost effective, high performance alternative to other staked or welded products. They are designed for maximum resistance to push-out and rotation, and eliminate problems associated with weld studs.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Brands

 N/A Strux®

Thread Size

 N/A M12 x 1.75

Material Thickness (Decimal)

 N/A 3 mm

Dimension C

 N/A 3.80 mm

Dimension C Tolerance (±)

 N/A 0.13 mm

Dimension D

 N/A 20.00 mm

Approximate Pushout

 N/A 13.91 kN

Approximate Staking Force

 N/A 77.80 kN

Approximate Unsupported Torsional Resistance

 N/A 124.25 nm

Dimension D Tolerance (±)

 N/A 0.25 mm

Dimension K

 N/A 4.60 mm

Recommended Hole Size

 N/A 12.68 to 12.78 mm

Retaining Ring Tolerance (±)

 N/A 0.07 mm

Retaining Ring Size

 N/A 12.61 mm

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Can be fed manually or automatically with any equipment used for feeding rivets, weld studs or conventional clinch studs
  • High performance capabilities such as seat belts and air bags
  • Easy inspection and non-destructive testing
  • High resistance to rotation and push-out
  • Can replace welding operations and be used with materials that can not be welded
  • Speeds assembly process
  • Gives a cleaner appearance than welded fasteners
  • Displacement lobes
  • Retaining groove and retaining ring
  • Internal threads
  • Can be used in sheet metal 1.50 mm or thicker
  • Heat treated for greater strength
  • Works with plated parts and dissimilar materials