Square nut

Description

What is Speed Nut?

A speed nut, also known as a sheet metal nut or Tinnerman nut, is a type of locknut that is made from spring steel and features two sheet metal prongs that act as one thread. This design allows for quick and easy installation, hence the name “speed nut.”

Here are some details about speed nuts:

Material: They are typically made from spring steel, which gives them their characteristic resilience and gripping strength.

Design: The two prongs on the speed nut are designed to grip onto the sides of a pilot hole in sheet metal, making it possible for them to be installed with a simple push. These prongs keep the nut in place, allowing a bolt or a screw to be threaded without the need for holding the nut with a tool.

Variants: Speed nuts come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate various thicknesses of the material and bolt sizes. Flat-type speed nuts are a variant that is thin, rectangular, and stamped from carbon spring steel. They also feature protruding prongs which bite into the material to prevent turning while the bolt is being fastened.

Applications: They are widely used in automotive body shops for attaching metal panels securely. Speed nuts are also utilized in various industries where quick assembly and secure fastening are required. They are suitable for use on vehicles, machinery, and any application wherein a quick, reliable nut application is needed on thin materials.

Availability: Speed nuts are readily available at hardware stores and online marketplaces such as Home Depot, Amazon, and AutoZone. They can be bought in various sizes and quantities, depending on the requirements of the project.