SMPS-M3

Nuts for Ultra-Thin Sheets – Type SMPS

SMPS-M3

Nuts for Ultra-Thin Sheets – Type SMPS

Type SMPS self-clinching nuts are for installation into ultra-thin sheets. They feature a lower profile and can be mounted closer to the edge of a sheet than other self-clinching nuts.

  • Installs into sheets as thin as 0.64 mm.
  • Recommended for use in sheets HRB (Rockwell “B” scale) 70 or less and HB (Hardness Brinell) 125 or less.

Specifications

Thread Code
M3
Thread Size
M3 x 0.5
Thread Size X Pitch
M3 x 0.5
Thread Specification
6H, ASME B1.13M, Internal
Fastener Material
300 Series Stainless Steel
Standard Finish
Passivated and/or tested, Passivated and/or tested per ASTM A380
For Use in Sheet Hardness
HRB 70 / HB 125 or Less
Product Category
Nuts for Ultra-Thin Sheets – Type SMPS, SMPP
CAD Supplier
PennEngineering® (PEM®)
CADPartID
103687
Application Type
Automotive, Automotive Electronics, Datacom, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Electric Vehicles, Industrial, Telecom
Base Panel Material
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
Brand
PEM
Fastener Characteristics
Close To Edge, Threaded Internal
Industry
Automotive Electronics, Datacom & Telecom, Industrial & Commercial, Medical
Installation Equipment/Method
C-Frame Automatic Feed, C-Frame Manual Feed, In-Die
PEM Product Family
CL
Product Type
Nuts
Technology Type
Self-Clinching
Unit (Metric/Unified)
Metric
A Shank Max
0.61mm
E ± 0.25_mm
5.6mm
Hole Size in Sheet + 0.08_mm
4.24mm
Min. Dist. Hole C/L to Edge_mm
4.3mm
Min. Sheet Thickness_mm
0.64mm
C Max._mm
4.22mm
T ± 0.25_mm
1.4mm

Resources

Installation & Performance Data

cl-smps-nuts-metric
TYPE THREAD CODE TEST SHEET MATERIAL (in.) INSTALLATION (kN) PUSHOUT (N) TORQUE-OUT (N•m)
SMPS M3 Cold-rolled Steel 8 267 1.35

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