What are nut plates used for?

Nut plates are self-wrenching, self-locking nuts that are used in constrained areas to provide a permanent nut element on the inside of a joint, so that an access panel, fairing, or other element can be attached with a screw.

What is a floating Nutplate?

Aircraft Floating Nut Plates Floating nut plates are low profile and lightweight plates used to install a captive nut behind a panel. The floating nut allows for an assembly that is not perfectly aligned. Floating nut plate finishes include cadmium plate, silver overall and dry lubricant.

What is an aircraft nut?

Aircraft nuts are made in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are made of cadmium plated carbon steel, stainless steel, or anodized 2024T aluminum alloy, and may be obtained with either right or left-hand threads. Aircraft nuts can be divided into two general groups: Nonselflocking and selflocking nuts.

What is a Hi Lok fastener?

The Hi-Lok™ fastener is a simple two-part fastener that suits many of today’s aerospace assembly needs. The all-purpose fastener can create a consistent torque on each fastener installed through integrated functions.

How does a floating nut work?

A floating nut plate is a two-piece fastener (though both pieces are joined during the manufacturing process) with the mounting holes at a fixed distance from each other, but the threaded hole (for a screw or bolt) is free to move or float a bit, like an old-timey bench car seat where the middle passenger is offered a …

What grade are an bolts?

The most common grading system used for bolts in the U.S. is the SAE system, but you can find metric grading systems as well. There are several grades of bolts but the three common grades for SAE are 2, 5 and 8. The common class (grades) for metric are 5.8, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9. Each grade has a specific bolt strength.

How can you tell if a locking nut is self?

They can be identified only by the characteristic metallic luster or color of the aluminum, brass, or the insert when the nut is of the self-locking type.

What is a plus nut?

A Plusnut® is a blind, threaded fastener recommended for rigid fastening in sheet metal, fiberglass and plastics. The slotted shank spreads and forms large flaps to evenly distribute working loads over a large area. Bollhoff Plusnut® fasteners provide incredible pull-out strength, as well as grip.

What is a blind well nut?

Blind well nuts consist of a flanged bushing with a captive brass insert nut. As the screw is tightened, the bushing expands. This allows for a secure fastening in thin metal sheet or blind holes.

Who are the manufacturers of aircraft nut plates?

Aircraft Fasteners stocks the broadest range of aircraft nut plates used in the aerospace, electronics and defense industries. We are authorized distributors for the premier manufacturers of aircraft nut plates, including Alcoa Fastening Systems and NAFCO. Please contact us and let us help you with all of your aircraft nut plate needs.

What kind of nut plate is Monroe Aerospace?

Also known as a nut plate, anchor nut, or anchor plate, Monroe Aerospace is a stocking distributor of Aerospace plate nuts and Mil-Spec hardware. We have an extensive inventory of nutplates. Every part that we sell is in Factory new (FN) condition and we provide our company’s certificate of conformance for all parts on every order.

What can a nut plate be used for?

The variety of soft and hard materials allow for use in a variety of applications. Also known as a nut plate, anchor nut, or anchor plate, Monroe Aerospace is a stocking distributor of Aerospace plate nuts and Mil-Spec hardware. We have an extensive inventory of nutplates.

Who are aircraft fasteners and what do they do?

Aircraft Fasteners International is a master stocking distributor specializing in aircraft nut plates, self-locking nuts, threaded inserts and related high performance hardware for the aerospace, electronics and defense industries.