Single-sided fastening

Automotive Design & Production, June, 2004

One-sided access for assembly applications is often a troubling requirement, especially in situations where the appearance of the finished surface is important. A solution for those who are looking for mechanical fasteners is available from Penn Engineering Fastening Technologies (www.pennfast.com).

It offers an assortment of standard, blind, ribbed, and keyed-style nuts in various sizes. The AE-MaxTite[R] rivet nuts and countersunk fasteners are said to permit installation even after plating or finishing. The company has developed a descriptive bulletin that provides full specs.