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E-Nut Fastening System

E-Nut Fastening System is a self-expanding, self-aligning, and rapidly removable top-down fastening system that replaces riveted and rivet-less nut plates.

E-Nut Fastener Advantages:

  • Significant Weight Savings
  • Reduced Installation Costs
  • High Strength (Shear/Fatigue)
  • Top-Down Installation
  • No Modifications to Current Install Procedures/Tools
  • Tolerates Angular Misalignment
  • Multi-Grip Capabilities
  • Exceeds Float Requirements
  • Accomodates Range of Material Depths

E-Nut Fastening System

Weight Comparison

Fastening
System
Insert
Weight
Nut
Weight
Screw
Weight
Total
Weight
% Heavier
Than Baseline
E-Nutâ„¢ System* .0038 lbs.
(1.7217 g)
.0023 lbs.
(1.055 g)
.0038 lbs.
(1.7068 g)
.0099 lbs.
(4.4835 g)
11.1%
E-Nutâ„¢ System** .0027 lbs.
(1.2245 g)
.0023 lbs.
(1.055 g)
.0038 lbs.
(1.7068 g)
.0088 lbs.
(3.9863 g)
Baseline
Steel Clip Nut .0045 lbs.
(2.053 g)
.0067 lbs.
(3.051 g)
.0044 lbs.
(1.975 g)
.0156 lbs.
(7.079 g)
43.7%
Torlon Clip Nut .0035 lbs.
(1.5777 g)
.0045 lbs.
(2.0195 g)
.0044 lbs.
(1.975 g
).0123 lbs.
(5.5722 g)
28.5%

*With flanged aluminum insert
** With hex formed in composite insert