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F ASTENERS M I N I AT U R E S ELF-CLINCHING

MINIATURE SELFCLINCHING FASTENERS

PEM brand miniature fasteners fit into a minimal space and provide strong, reusable threads. Types FE, FEO and UL are self-locking. Types FE and FEO meet locking torque requirements of NASM25027 for 250F nuts. Type UL self-locking nuts meet locking torque requirements specified herein. Some sizes of FE, FEO, and UL can be ordered to NASM45938/7 running class 2B/6H threads. specifications.* Types FEX, FEOX and U have free-

PEM miniature fasteners provide immediate visual indication when proper installation has accomplished.

A strong, knurled collar, which is completely embedded in the sheet. The spin resistance of the knurl greatly exceeds the torque that can be exerted by the self-locking feature.

in the sheet, guarantees against rotation of the fastener

When this collar is embedded in the sheet, the undercut cavity beneath the collar is filled with displaced sheet material thereby developing pushout resistance.

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Part Number Designation

FE UL

440 256

MD CW

A dry-film lubricant applied to these fasteners provides the smooth, non-galling prevailing torque performance necessary for reliable locking and for reusability. In use with PEM self-locking fasteners should be Class 3A/ long enough so that at least two threads project through the PEM fasteners when tightened.
*To meet national aerospace standards and to obtain testing documentation, product must be ordered to NASM45938/7 specifications. For a complete Military Specification and National Aerospace Standards Reference Guide (Bulletin NASM) consult our Marketing Department or check our web site.

Type

Thread Code

Shank Code*

Finish

accordance with NASM25027 specifications, screws for

*This suffix applicable only to types U and UL fasteners.

4h fit or no smaller than Class 2A/6g. Screws should be

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TYPES U, UL, FE, FEO, FEOX, FEX

TYPES U, FEX, FEOX ROUND TYPES FE, FEO & UL TOPS ELLIPTICALLY SQUEEZED C D

All dimensions are in inches. Type Thread Size .060-80 (#0-80) .073-64 (#1-64)
UNIFIED

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Thread Code Shank Code 0 0 0 1 A (Shank) Max. .020 .020 .020 .031 Sheet Thickness (1) Hole Size In Sheet +.003 .000 .110 .110 .144 .172 .213 .290 .290 .344 C +.000 .005 D Max. .076 .090 .106 .145 .180 .215 .245 .318 E .005 .125 .125 .160 .192 .244 .322 .322 .384 T +.015 .000 .050 .050 .065 .065 .075 .090 .110 .120 Weight Lbs./K .068 .070 .125 .184 .31 .37 .47 .68 UL UL UL 080 NS 164 NS 256 440 632 832 032 .019-.022 .019-.022 .019-.022 .030-.036 .1095 .1095 .1435 .171 .212 .289 .289 .343 FEO FE FEO FE FEO FE FEO FE FE (4) (4) (4) (4) .040 .060 .040 .060 .040 .060 .040 .060 .039-.045 .059-.070 .039-.045 .059-.070 .039-.045 .059-.070 .039-.045 .059-.070 .98 1.24 1.04 1.20 2.08 1.58 0420 0428 (4) .060 .059-.070 Thread Code M2NS M3 M4 M5 M6NS Shank Code 1 (4) (4) (4) (4) A (Shank) Max. 0.76 1.02 1.53 1.02 1.53 1.02 1.53 1.53 Sheet Thickness (1) Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 3.61 4.39 7.39 7.39 8.74 C 0.13 3.6 4.37 7.37 7.37 8.72 D Max. 2.5 3.96 5.23 6.48 7.72 E 0.13 4.07 4.88 8.17 8.17 9.74 T +0.4 Weight Kg./K 0.08 0.13 0.17 0.5 0.54 0.55 0.59 0.95 UL 0.76-0.91 0.99-1.14 1.5-1.78 0.99-1.14 1.5-1.78 0.99-1.14 1.5-1.78 1.5-1.78 1.65 1.9 2.55 3.05 3.3 FEO FE FEO FE FEO FE FE

Nonlocking(2) U U U FEOX FEX FEOX FEX FEOX FEX FEOX FEX FEXNS

Selflocking

Min. Dist. Hole C/L To Edge .09 .09 .11 .14 .17 .20 .20 .28

Max. Hole In Attached Parts .080 .093 .106 .132 .158 .184 .210 .270

.086-56 (#2-56) .112-40 (#4-40) .138-32 (#6-32) .164-32 (#8-32) .190-32 (#10-32) 1/4-20 1/4-28

All dimensions are in millimeters. Thread Size x Pitch

METRIC

Type Nonlocking(3) U FEOX FEX FEOX FEX FEOX FEX FEX

Selflocking

Min. Dist. Hole C/L To Edge 2.8 3.6 5.2 5.2 7.1

Max. Hole In Attached Parts 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5

M2 x 0.4 M3 x 0.5 M4 x 0.7 M5 x 0.8 M6 x 1

(1) In applications between the sheet thicknesses for your thread size, see last paragraph of installation data on page FE-6. Knurled collar may fracture if fastener is used in sheets thicker than the specified range and the screw is tightened beyond maximum tightening torque. (2) 2B Go Gauge may stop at barrel end but class 3A screw will pass thru with finger torque. (3) 6H Gauge may stop at barrel but 4h screw will pass thru with finger torque. (4) Not Applicable. NS Not Stocked. Available on special order.

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MATERIAL & FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

Threads Thread Locking Performance Fastener Material Standard Finishes Optional Finish Black Dry-film Lubricant Per MIL-PRF-46010, Over Cadmium Chromate Prime For Use In Sheet Hardness: Internal, MIL-S-8879, Internal, ANSI B1.1, UNJ-3B, ANSI 2B / ANSI / ASME B1.21M, MJ 4H6H NASM25027 B1.13M, 6H 4H5H (M6 thread) (as applicable)

Type

303 Stainless Steel

Passivated and/or Passivated Plus Tested Per Clear Dry-film ASTM A380 Lubricant

Black Dry-film Lubricant

70 or Less on the Rockwell B Scale

U UL FE FEX FEO FEOX

None CW MD(4)

Part number codes for finishes

PERFORMANCE DATA(1)
Type UNIFIED Thread Code 080 U & UL 164 256 Shank Code 0 0 0 1

Type

Thread Code

(1) The values above are representative of pushout and torque-out resistance between the shank of the fastener and the sheet. The installation, pushout and torque-out values reported are averages when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material and installation procedure will affect this data. These torques will ensure that induced preload will not exceed shear strength of knurled collar. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide samples for this purpose. (2) These torques consider nut strength only. User must consider screw strength also. When type U/UL is installed in sheets thicker than .025 / 0.64 mm, tightening torque must be controlled so that induced preload does not exceed these values. (3) The maximum locking torque and the minimum breakaway will fall within these values for five cycles when tested in accordance with the locking torque test procedure specified in NASM25027. (4) Visit our web site for details on EF and MD finish specifications.

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EF(4) Max. Rec. Tightening Torque (in. lbs.)(2) 1 Type UL Locking Torque (in. oz.)(3) 1 To 12 2 To 16 3 To 24 5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout (lbs.) 20 20 20 Test Sheet Material Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (lbs.) 30 30 30 Installation (lbs.) 750 750 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 2 3 4 Installation (lbs.) 1000 1000 1300 1.1 1.8 3 1000 Shank Code Max. Rec. Tightening Torque (Nm)(2) .3 Type UL Locking Torque (Nm)(3) 5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout (N) 89 Test Sheet Material Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (N) 133 Installation (kN) 4 Torque-out (Nm) 0.45 Installation (kN) 5.8 1 0.02 To 0.2

Torque-out (in. lbs.) 2 3 4

METRIC

Torque-out (Nm) 0.45

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Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Type UNIFIED FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FE, FEX Thread Code 440 632 832 032 0420 0428 Max. Rec. Tightening Torque (in. lbs.)(2) 6.3 10 10 15 16 25 19 30 45 Installation (lbs.) 900 1200 1300 1500 1500 2100 Pushout (lbs.) 88 135 105 175 155 255 155 255 320 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 12 12 20 48 48 110 Installation (lbs.) 1500 2100 2500 2500 3500 Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (lbs.) 140 210 185 255 260 360 260 360 420 Torque-out (in. lbs.) 12 12 20 48 48 110

Type METRIC FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FEO, FEOX FE, FEX FE, FEX

(1) The values above are representative of pushout and torque-out resistance between the shank of the fastener and the sheet. The installation, pushout and torque-out values reported are averages when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material and installation procedure will affect this data. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide samples for this purpose. (2) These torques will ensure that induced preload will not exceed shear strength of knurled collar. These torques consider nut strength only. User must consider screw strength also. When type FE/FEX is installed in sheets thicker than .070 / 1.78 mm or when type FEO/FEOX is installed in sheets thicker than .045 / 1.14 mm, tightening torque must be controlled so that induced preload does not exceed these values.

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Test Sheet Material 5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout (N) 391 600 689 689 Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (N) 622 934 Thread Code M3 M4 M5 M6 Max. Rec. Tightening Torque (Nm)(2) .76 1.8 2.2 4.8 1.13 2.8 3.5 Installation (kN) 4 Torque-out (Nm) 1.35 5.42 5.42 Installation (kN) 6.7 6.7 6.7 9.4 1134 1134 1423 11.1 11.1 15.6 1156 1601 1156 1601 1868 12.43

Torque-out (Nm) 1.35 5.42 5.42

12.43

INSTALLATION

PUNCH

PEM miniature fasteners must be installed by a force applied through parallel surfaces. Since force must not be applied to the barrel, a cavity must be used in

T Max. +.010 / +0.25mm

either the punch or anvil so that the installation force is applied to the knurled collar. D dimensions for the punch or anvil cavity are given in the tables on page FE-3.

1. Punch or drill properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform

any secondary operations such as deburring. shank of the fastener as shown in the drawing.

2. Insert fastener into the anvil hole and place the mounting hole over the 3. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force until
knurled collar is flush with top of the sheet for sheets .060 / 1.5 mm thick and up, or until shank is flush with the bottom of the sheet for sheets .040 / 1 mm to .060 / 1.5 mm thick for type FE/FEO.

In applications for sheet thicknesses between the two ranges (see Sheet Thickness on page FE-3) use the fastener with the larger A dimension. For example, if you want a #4-40 thread and your sheet thickness is between .045 / 1.14 mm and .059 / 1.49 mm, you should use type FE or FEX. This is not recommended installation practice, but in this case if it is necessary, you should install the fastener so that the bottom of the shank is flush with the underside of the sheet (instead of having the top of the knurled collar flush with the top of the sheet). When this method is used, care must be taken to protect the fastener against crushing which would damage the threads. This method will also result in reduced pushout and torque-out values.

RoHS compliance information can be found on our website.

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D +.005 / +0.13 mm +.010 / +0.25 mm
or check our web site.

ANVIL

PEMSERTER PRESSES

For best results we recommend using a PEMSERTER press for either manual or automatic installation of PEM Type FE and FEX fasteners. For more information on our line of presses call 1-800-523-5321.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Check our website for the most current version of this bulletin.

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