PEMSERT® SELF-CLINCHING

FLUSH FASTENERS
BULLETIN
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PEMSERT® self-clinching flush nuts are designed to be installed into sheets as thin as .060”/1.5 mm.

These Types F and F4™ fasteners are ideal for applications where a thin sheet requires load-bearing threads but still
must remain flat, with no protrusions on either surface, enhancing the functional and cosmetic qualities of the entire
assembly.

PEMSERT® flush nuts are installed easily by squeezing them into a round
hole in metal sheets. They can be installed before bending and forming to
provide strong threads in places which would be inaccessible for installation
after chassis are formed. The hexagonal head along with the proven PEM®
self-clinching design ensures high axial and torsional strength.

NEW Type F4 ™ flush nuts are specifically designed to be installed into stainless steel sheets.

PEMSERT Type F fasteners can be ordered to conform to US NASM45938/4 specifications.*

*To meet national aerospace standards and to obtain testing documentation, product must be ordered to NASM45938/4
specifications. Consult our Marketing department for a complete Military Specification and National Aerospace Standards
Reference Guide (Bulletin NASM) or check our web site.

Fastener drawings
and models are
available at
www.pemnet.com

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Type Material Thread Size Shank

Clinching profile may vary. Code Code Code

All dimensions are in inches.

Type
Thread Fastener Material Thread Shank A Sheet Hole Size C H Min. Dist.
Size Code Code (Shank) Thickness In Sheet Max. Nom. Hole CL
Stainless Heat-Treated Max. +.003 -.000 To Edge
Steel Stainless Steel
.086-56 1 .060 .060-.090
F F4 256 .172 .171 .188 .23
(#2-56) 2 .090 .091 Min.
.112-40 1 .060 .060-.090
F F4 440 .172 .171 .188 .23
UNIFIED

(#4-40) 2 .090 .091 Min.

.138-32 1 .060 .060-.090
F F4 632 .213 .212 .250 .27
(#6-32) 2 .090 .091 Min.
.164-32 1 .060 .060-.090
F F4 832 .290 .289 .312 .28
(#8-32) 2 .090 .091 Min.
.190-32 1 .060 .060-.090
F F4 032 .312 .311 .343 .31
(#10-32) 2 .090 .091 Min.
3 .120 .125-.155
.250-20
F F4 0420 4 .151 .156-.186 .344 .343 .375 .34
(1/4-20)
5 .182 .187 Min.

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Type
Thread Fastener Material Thread Shank A Sheet Hole Size C H Min. Dist.
Size Code Code (Shank) Thickness In Sheet Max. Nom. Hole CL
300 Series Heat-Treated Max. +0.08 To Edge
Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
1 1.53 1.53-2.3
M2 x 0.4 F F4 M2 4.37 4.35 4.8 6
2 2.3 2.32 Min.
1 1.53 1.53-2.3
M2.5 x 0.45 F F4 M2.5 4.37 4.35 4.8 6
METRIC

2 2.3 2.32 Min.

1 1.53 1.53-2.3
M3 x 0.5 F F4 M3 4.37 4.35 4.8 6
2 2.3 2.32 Min.
1 1.53 1.53-2.3
M4 x 0.7 F F4 M4 7.37 7.35 7.9 7.2
2 2.3 2.32 Min.
1 1.53 1.53-2.3
M5 x 0.8 F F4 M5 7.92 7.9 8.7 8
2 2.3 2.32 Min.
3 3.05 3.18-3.94
M6 x 1 F F4 M6 4 3.84 3.96-4.72 8.74 8.72 9.5 8.8
5 4.63 4.75 Min.

MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

Threads Fastener Materials Standard Finish For Use in Sheet Hardness: (1)

Internal, Heat-Treated Passivated and/or HRB 88 / HRB 70 /

ASME B1.1, 2B / 300 Series 400 Series Tested Per HB 183 HB 125
Type ASME B1.13M, 6H Stainless Steel Stainless Steel ASTM A380 or less or less

F • • • •

F4 • • • •

Part Number Code For Finishes None

(1) HRB - Hardness Rockwell “B” Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell.

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INSTALLATION
PEMSERTER® Installation Tooling
1. Prepare properly sized round mounting hole in sheet. Do not
perform any secondary operations such as deburring. Thread Anvil Part Punch Part
2. Place shank of fastener into mounting hole (preferably the PUNCH Code Number Number
punch side) as show in the drawing. 256/M2/M2.5 8006193
3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply 440/M3 975200040
sufficient squeezing force only to embed hexagonal head 632 975200041
flush in sheet. The metal displaced by the head flows evenly 975200048
832/M4 975200042
and smoothly around the back-tapered shank of the fastener, ANVIL
securely locking it into place with high pullout resistance 1032/M5 975200043
while at the same time, the embedded hexagonal head 0420/M6 975200044
provides high torque resistance.

PERFORMANCE DATA(1)
Type F
Axial Max. Screw Test Sheet Material Axial Max. Screw Test Sheet Material
Thread Shank Tensile Tightening 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel Thread Shank Tensile Tightening 5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel

Code Code Strength Torque Installation Pushout Installation Pushout Code Code Strength Torque
(3) (3)
Installation Pushout Installation Pushout
(lbs.) (2) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (kN) (2) (N•m) (kN) (N) (kN) (N)
1 1
256 130 1.50 2000 150 3000 200 M2 0.57 0.16 8.9 665 13.3 890
2 2
1 1
UNIFIED

METRIC
440 165 2.50 2000 150 3000 200 M2.5 0.68 0.23 8.9 665 13.3 890
2 2
1 1
632 190 3.50 2000 200 3600 200 M3 0.85 0.36 8.9 665 13.3 890
2 2
1 1
832 230 5.25 2000 240 4000 240 M4 1 0.58 8.9 1068 17.8 1068
2 2
1 1
032 280 7.50 2500 240 5000 240 M5 1.3 0.88 11.1 1068 22.2 1068
2 2
3 3
0420 4 1035 36 3500 640 6000 840 M6 4 4.5 3.7 15.6 2847 26.7 3736
5 5

Type F4
Axial Max. Screw Test Sheet Material Axial Max. Screw Test Sheet Material
Tensile Tightening Tensile Tightening
Thread Shank Strength Torque (3)
300 Series Stainless Steel Thread Shank Strength Torque (3)
300 Series Stainless Steel
Code Code
(lbs.) (2) Installation Pushout Code Code
(kN) (2) (N•m) Installation Pushout
(in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (kN) (N)
1 1
256 130 1.50 7200 270 M2 0.57 0.16 32 1200
2 2
1 1
UNIFIED

METRIC

440 165 2.50 7200 270 M2.5 0.68 0.23 32 1200

2 2
1 1
632 190 3.50 7200 290 M3 0.85 0.36 32 1200
2 2
1 1
832 230 5.25 9000 450 M4 1 0.58 40 2000
2 2
1 1
032 280 7.50 9000 450 M5 1.3 0.88 40 2000
2 2
3 3
0420 4 1035 36 14000 1000 M6 4 4.5 3.7 65 4500
5 5

(1) Published installation forces are for general reference. Actual set-up and confirmation of complete installation should be made by observing
proper seating of fastener as described in the installation steps. Other performance values reported are averages when all proper installation
parameters and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material, and installation procedure may affect performance. 
Performance testing this product in your application is recommended.  We will be happy to provide technical assistance and/or samples for
this purpose.
(2) Failure occurs in screw stripping using a 60 ksi screw and the shortest shank length fastener.
(3) Torque values shown will produce a preload of 70% of axial tensile strength with nut factor “k” equal to .2. Threads may strip or head of the F nut may
bend and/or fail if screw is over-torqued beyond these values or if actual k value is less than .2.

Regulatory compliance information is available in Technical Specifications subject to change without notice.
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