Product Description
M3 Metric Self Clinching Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Threaded Flush Studs
M3 self clinching threaded studs manufactured from zinc plated carbon steel. Designed to provide a permanent external thread in sheet metal, with the head sitting flush with the installation-side surface when correctly fitted.
A controlled squeezing force embeds the clinching feature into the sheet, securing the stud for subsequent assembly. Suitable applications include panels, enclosures, brackets and sheet metal components.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Self clinching threaded flush studs |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
| Thread Size | M3 |
| Nominal Thread Diameter | 3mm |
| Thread Type | Metric coarse |
| Thread Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Head Style | Flush head |
| Installation Method | Press installation with suitable tooling |
Dimensions and Installation Requirements
| Nominal Head Diameter | 4.6mm |
|---|---|
| Installation Hole Diameter | 3.00–3.08mm |
| Minimum Sheet Thickness | 1mm |
| Minimum Hole Centre to Sheet Edge | 5.6mm |
Available Lengths
| Thread Size | Stud Length | Thread Pitch |
|---|---|---|
| M3 | 6mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 8mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 10mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 12mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 15mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 16mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 18mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 20mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 22mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 25mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 30mm | 0.5mm |
| M3 | 35mm | 0.5mm |
Fitting Information
Check that the sheet material, hardness and thickness are suitable for self clinching installation. Prepare the specified hole size and maintain the minimum distance from the hole centre to the sheet edge.
Use a suitable press and supporting tooling to apply a controlled squeezing force until the head is properly seated. Protect the thread during installation and check that the stud is securely retained before fitting the mating component.
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Lab tests in steel sheet:
Installation: 14.7 kN
Torsional Resistance: 1.7Nm
Pushout: 820 N
Pullout: 3900 N 
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| 3mm | 8mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 6mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 35mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 30mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 25mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 22mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 20mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 18mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 16mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 15mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 12mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
| 3mm | 10mm | 4.6mm | 2.1mm | 3 - 3.08mm | 5.6mm min. | 1mm |
Please Note: Specifications given are intended as a guide only. If critical to your project please check with us first.
