PEM® brand miniature fasteners fit
into a minimal space and provide
strong, reusable threads.
FE™
MINIATURE
SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
PEM® brand miniature fasteners fit into a minimal space and provide strong, reusable threads.
PEM miniature fasteners provide visual indication when proper installation has been accomplished.
A strong, knurled collar, which is embedded in the sheet, guarantees against rotation of
the fastener in the sheet. The torque-out resistance of the knurl greatly exceeds the torque
that can be exerted by the self-locking feature.
When this collar is embedded in the sheet, the undercut cavity beneath the collar is filled
with displaced sheet material thereby developing pushout resistance.
FE™/FEO™/UL™ prevailing torque locknuts provide ideal solutions to prevent mating hardware from loosening in service
due to vibration or other application-related factors. A design feature of the lock nut produces friction between threads of
mated components thereby increasing the force needed to tighten as well as loosen the nut. Prevailing torque locknuts
provide essentially the same torque value regardless of the amount of axial load applied. Their use can save time and
money compared with alternative chemical locking methods or patches.
A dry-film lubricant applied to locking FE™/FEO™/UL™ nuts provides the smooth, non-galling prevailing torque performance
necessary for reliable locking and for reusability.(1) Screws for use with PEM self-clinching locking fasteners should be Class
3A/4h fit or no smaller than Class 2A/6g.
FE™/FEO™/UL™ elliptically squeezed nuts are self-locking. FE/FEO nut
thread locking torque performance is equivalent to applicable NASM25027
specifications. UL self-locking nuts meet locking torque requirements
specified herein. Some sizes of FE/FEO/UL nuts can be ordered to
NASM45938/7 specifications (2). For more information on NASM25027 as
applied to PEM self-clinching, self-locking nuts, check our web site for tech
sheet PEM® - Ref/NASM25027.
FEX™/FEOX™/U™ non-locking nuts have class 2B/6H strong reusable
threads. These fasteners can be installed into thinner sheets and closer to
the edge of a sheet than standard self-clinching nuts. Some sizes of FEX/
FEOX/U nuts can be ordered to NASM45938/7 specifications (2).
(1) Consult Bulletin LN for complete line of self-clinching, locking fasteners.
(2) To meet national aerospace standards and to obtain testing documentation, product must be ordered using appropriate NASM45938/7
part number. Check our web site for a complete Military Specification and National Aerospace Standards Reference Guide (Bulletin
NASM).
PART NUMBER DESIGNATION
U – 080 – 0
UL – 080 – 0 CW
FE – 440 – MD
FEX – 440
FEO – 440 – MD
FEOX – 440
Type Thread Shank Finish
Code Code Code
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MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
SPECIFICATIONS D
U™/FEX™/FEOX™ NUTS ARE ROUND
TOPS OF UL™/FE™/FEO™ NUTS HAVE
ELLIPTICALLY SQUEEZED LOCKING
FEATURE
C
A T E
Clinching profile may vary.
All dimensions are in inches.
Type Hole Size Min. Max. Hole
Shank A Sheet In Sheet C T Dist. In
Thread Non- Self- Thread Code (Shank) Thickness +.003 +.000 D E +.015 Hole C/L Attached
Size locking(1) locking Code (2) Max. (3) –.000 –.005 Max. ±.005 –.000 To Edge Parts
.060-80
U UL 080 0 .020 .019-.022 .110 .1095 .076 .125 .050 .09 .080
(#0-80)
.073-64
U UL 164 0 .020 .019-.022 .110 .1095 .090 .125 .050 .09 .093
(#1-64)
.086-56 0 .020 .019-.022
UNIFIED
U UL 256 .144 .1435 .106 .160 .065 .11 .106
(#2-56) 1 .031 .030-.036
.112-40 FEOX FEO .040 .039-.045
440 .172 .171 .145 .192 .065 .14 .132
(#4-40) FEX FE .060 .059-.070
.138-32 FEOX FEO .040 .039-.045
632 .213 .212 .180 .244 .075 .17 .158
(#6-32) FEX FE .060 .059-.070
.164-32 FEOX FEO .040 .039-.045
832 .290 .289 .215 .322 .090 .20 .184
(#8-32) FEX FE .060 .059-.070
.190-32 FEOX FEO .040 .039-.045
032 .290 .289 .245 .322 .110 .20 .210
(#10-32) FEX FE .060 .059-.070
1/4-20 0420
FEX FE .060 .059-.070 .344 .343 .318 .384 .120 .28 .270
1/4-28 0428
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Type Min. Max. Hole
Thread Shank A Sheet Hole Size Dist. In
Size x Non- Self- Thread Code (Shank) Thickness In Sheet C D E T Hole C/L Attached
Pitch locking(4) locking Code (2) Max. (3) +0.08 –0.13 Max. ±0.13 +0.4 To Edge Parts
M2 x 0.4 U UL M2 1 0.79 0.76-0.91 3.61 3.6 2.5 4.07 1.65 2.8 2.5
METRIC
FEOX FEO 1.02 0.99-1.14
M3 x 0.5 M3 4.39 4.37 3.96 4.88 1.9 3.6 3.5
FEX FE 1.53 1.5-1.78
FEOX FEO 1.02 0.99-1.14
M4 x 0.7 M4 7.39 7.37 5.23 8.17 2.55 5.2 4.5
FEX FE 1.53 1.5-1.78
FEOX FEO 1.02 0.99-1.14
M5 x 0.8 M5 7.39 7.37 6.48 8.17 3.05 5.2 5.5
FEX FE 1.53 1.5-1.78
M6 x 1 FEX FE M6 1.53 1.5-1.78 8.74 8.72 7.72 9.74 3.3 7.1 6.5
(1) 2B Go Gauge may stop at barrel end but class 3A screw will pass thru with finger torque.
(2) Shank code applicable only to U and UL fasteners.
(3) In applications between the sheet thicknesses for your thread size, see last paragraph of installation data on page 4. Knurled collar may fracture if
fastener is used in sheets thicker than the specified range and the screw is tightened beyond maximum tightening torque.
(4) 6H Go Gauge may stop at barrel end but class 4h screw will pass thru with finger torque.
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MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS
For Use
Fastener
Threads Standard Finishes In Sheet
Material
Hardness (1)
Internal, UNJ Class 3B per Passivated Passivated
Type Internal, ASME B1.15 / MJ Class 4H6H and/or Plus Clear Black HRB 70 / Locking
ASME B1.1, 2B / per ASME B1.21M 300 Series Tested Per Dry-film Dry-film HB 125 Temperature Covered by
ASME B1.13M, 6H (M6 thread 4H5H) Stainless Steel ASTM A380 Lubricant Lubricant or Less Limit Self-locking M45938/7 (2)
U • • • • •
UL • • • • 400˚ F / 204˚ C • •
FE • • • • • 400˚ F / 204˚ C • •
FEX • • • • •
FEO • • • • • 400˚ F / 204˚ C • •
FEOX • • • • •
Part number codes for finishes None CW(3) MD(4)
(1) HRB - Hardness Rockwell “B” Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell.
(2) To meet national aerospace standards and to obtain testing documentation, product must be ordered using appropriate NASM45938 part number.
Check our web site for a complete Military Specification and National Aerospace Standards Reference Guide (Bulletin NASM).
(3) See PEM Technical Support section of our web site for related plating standards and specifications.
(4) MD finish on stainless steel provides a minimum of 100 hours of salt spray resistance.
INSTALLATION
1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any
secondary operations such as deburring.
2. Insert fastener into the anvil hole and place the mounting hole PUNCH
(preferably the punch side) over the shank of the fastener as shown in
the drawing.
3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force
to the knurled collar until knurled collar is flush with top of the sheet for
T*
sheets .060”/1.5mm thick and up, or until shank is flush with the bottom +.010” / +0.25 mm
of the sheet for sheets .040”/1mm to .060”/1.5mm thick for FE/FEO nuts. Min.
PEM miniature fasteners must be installed by a force applied through
parallel surfaces. Since force must not be applied to the barrel, a cavity ANVIL
must be used in 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 3.
* For “D” and “T”,
see page 3.
INSTALLATION NOTES D* +.005” / +0.13 mm
• For best results we recommend using a PEMSERTER® or Haeger® +.010” / +0.25 mm
machine for installation of PEM® self-clinching fasteners. Please
check our website for more information.
• Visit the Animation Library on our website to view the installation
process for this product. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
In applications for sheet thicknesses between the two ranges (see “Sheet
PEMSERTER® Installation Tooling Thickness” on page 3) use the fastener with the larger “A” dimension. For
Anvil Part Punch Part example, if you want a #4-40 thread and your sheet thickness is between
Type Thread Number Number
U/UL 080 8008451 .045”/1.14 mm and .059”/1.49 mm, you should use FE or FEX nuts. This is
U/UL 164 970200300300 not recommended installation practice, but in this case if it is necessary, you
U/UL 256/M2 975200020 should install the fastener so that the bottom of the shank is flush with the
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX 440/M3 975200021 underside of the sheet (instead of having the top of the knurled collar flush
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX 632 975200022 975200048 with the top of the sheet). When this method is used, care must be taken to
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX 832/M4 975200023 protect the fastener against crushing which would damage the threads. This
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX 032/M5 975200024 method will also result in reduced pushout and torque-out values.
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX 0420 975200025
FE/FEO/FEX/FEOX M6 8013143
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MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
PERFORMANCE DATA FOR U™/UL™ FASTENERS(1)
Test Sheet Material
5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Type Thread Shank Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
Code Code (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.)
UNIFIED
080 0 750 20 2 1000 30 2
U/UL 164 0 750 20 3 1000 30 3
0
256 1000 20 4 1300 30 4
1
Test Sheet Material
METRIC
5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Type Thread Shank Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
Code Code (kN) (N) (N•m) (kN) (N) (N•m)
U/UL M2 1 4 89 0.45 5.8 133 0.45
PERFORMANCE DATA FOR FE™/FEO™/FEX™/FEOX™ FASTENERS(1)(2)
Test Sheet Material
5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Thread
Type Code Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
(lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.)
FEO/FEOX 88 140
440 900 12 1500 12
UNIFIED
FE/FEX 135 210
FEO/FEOX 1200 105 185
632 20 2100 20
FE/FEX 1300 175 255
FEO/FEOX 155 260
832 1500 48 2500 48
FE/FEX 255 360
FEO/FEOX 155 260
032 1500 48 2500 48
FE/FEX 255 360
0420
FE/FEX 2100 320 110 3500 420 110
0428
Test Sheet Material
5052-H34 Aluminum Cold-rolled Steel
Thread
Type Code Installation Pushout Torque-out Installation Pushout Torque-out
(kN) (N) (N•m) (kN) (N) (N•m)
METRIC
FEO/FEOX 391 622
M3 4 1.35 6.7 1.35
FE/FEX 600 934
FEO/FEOX 689 1156
M4 6.7 5.42 11.1 5.42
FE/FEX 1134 1601
FEO/FEOX 689 1156
M5 6.7 5.42 11.1 5.42
FE/FEX 1134 1601
FE/FEX M6 9.4 1423 12.43 15.6 1868 12.43
(1) Published installation forces are for general reference. Actual set-up and confirmation of complete installation should be made by
observing proper seating of fastener as described in the installation steps. Other performance values reported are averages when all
proper installation parameters and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, sheet material, and installation procedure
may affect performance. Performance testing this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide technical
assistance and/or samples for this purpose.
(2) For FE and FEO fasteners, thread locking performance is equivalent to applicable NASM25027 specifications. Consult technical sheet PEM-REF/
NASM25027 on our web site for details.
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MINIATURE SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS
AXIAL STRENGTH AND TIGHTENING TORQUE COMPARISON
Increasing Axial Strength Increasing Axial Strength
U-0/UL-0/FEOX/FEO Nuts U-1/UL-1/FEX/FE Nuts U-0/UL-0/FEOX/FEO Nuts U-1/UL-1/FEX/FE Nuts
Thread Locknut Mating Screw Locknut Mating Screw Thread Locknut Mating Screw Locknut Mating Screw
Code Min. Axial Strength Tightening Min. Axial Strength Tightening Code Min. Axial Strength Tightening Min. Axial Strength Tightening
Strength Level Torque Strength Level Torque Strength Level Torque Strength Level Torque
METRIC
(lbs.) (1) (ksi) (2) (in. lbs.) (3) (lbs.) (1) (ksi) (2) (in. lbs.) (3) (kN) (1) (MPa) (2) (N•m) (3) (kN) (1) (MPa) (2) (N•m) (3)
080 125 69 1.0 — — — M2 — — — 1.39 432 0.36
UNIFIED
164 125 49 1.2 — — — M3 2.08 267 0.81 3.16 405 1.23
256 169 46 1.9 316 85 3.5 M4 3.48 255 1.81 5.42 398 2.82
440 465 77 6.8 705 117 10.3 M5 3.48 158 2.26 5.42 246 3.52
632 546 60 9.8 847 93 15.2 M6 — — — 6.28 201 4.9
832 779 56 16.6 1,213 87 25.9
032 779 39 19.2 1,213 61 30.0
0420 — — — 1,412 44 45.9
(1) Axial strength for nuts is limited by knurled ring strength.
(2) Screw strength level shown is the minimum needed to develop full nut strength, higher strength screws may be used.
(3) Tightening torque shown will induce preload of 65% of locknut minimum axial strength with K or nut factor is equal to 0.20. In some applications
tightening torque may need to be adjusted based on the actual K value. If screw strength is less than the value shown, tightening torque should be
proportionately reduced by multiplying the torque shown by the actual screw strength over the screw strength shown. If higher strength screws are
used, torque is not adjusted upward because assemble strength is still limited by locknut strength.
Drawings and models
are available at
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All PEM® products meet our stringent quality standards. If you require additional industry or other specific quality certifications, special procedures and/or part
numbers are required. Please contact your local sales office or representative for further information.
Regulatory compliance information is available in Technical Support section of our website. Specifications subject to change without notice. See our website for the
most current version of this bulletin.
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