Anchor nuts (aka nutplates or anchor plates) are terms used interchangeably and relate to stamped sheet metal fasteners used in blind mounted panel applications in aerospace and other industrial sectors where hex nuts cannot be used or an attached nut is required for ease of maintenance. Usually riveted to a workpiece they have an internally threaded tube and a plate with two clearance holes for rivets. Anchor nuts can be Fixed or Floating, the latter being easier to use due to their built-in nut (threaded hole) able to "float" slightly thus providing a convenient connection point for threaded rods, such as bolts, from the backside. After placing a floating anchor nut in the correct place, rivets can be driven through the holes so that it stays in place. A threaded rod can then be inserted into the floating anchor nut even if this is slightly off-center. The built-in nut will move around slightly, making it easier to connect the threaded rod to a floating anchor nut. In the case of Fixed anchor nuts, the built-in nut is static (i.e. without the capability to “float”) and the threaded rod must be positioned perfectly over the hole. Self-locking anchor nuts are those with a built-in locking mechanism preventing them from loosening over time from vibrations. They are extensively used in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.
Depending on their intended application, nutplates conform to different military, aerospace, ISO or other industrial standards such as the German DIN, U.S. (ASME & ASTM, IFI, ANSI), British BS, Japanese JIS and others.
Anchor nuts are offered as OEM or our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. Sourced from quality manufacturers, AVIATIONEU NEW ERA nutplates are intended as cost-effective alternatives to respective parts of OEM brands. They include an extensive range of Fixed and Floating nutplates manufactured from different materials (such as steel or CRES & finishes) in accordance with military or industrial specifications and offered in single/double lug configurations and Metric ISO οr Unified thread sizes. There is currently no U.S. Military Standard (MS) specification for Metric nutplates.
On the basis of selected product and availability, nutplates can be supplied with a dry film lube specified by the letter "L" in the respective part number. Those with countersunk rivet holes are specified by the letter "K" at the end of the part number.
Anchor nuts are sold in pieces but also in packs where the specified number of nuts per pack is indicated after the letters "PK" in the product reference number (SKU). Appearing prices are always for the units of measurement used each time. Matching rivets are sold separately. For additional information please refer to the respective product presentation, the supplied documentation or contact us.
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AVIATIONEU NEW ERA U.S. Military / Aerospace Anchor Nuts
Below is an indicative list of nutpaltes included in our AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines. For more information please consult the individual product presentations. For non listed anchor nuts please contact us.
MS21047/AN366F Series Fixed Self-Locking Two-Lug Nutplates
Fixed self locking elastic insert 2-lug nutplates made of cadmium plated steel with nylon insert and plain rivet holes. They replace respective AN366F series nutplates and come in different Unified thread sizes to meet application requirements.
MS21069/MS21070 Series Fixed Self-Locking Two-Lug Nutplates
Fixed self-locking, two lug, reduced rivet spacing low height miniature nut plates. MS21069 series nut plates are made from cadmium plated steel while those of MS21070 series from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They come in different Unified Thread sizes with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side, with or without a dry film lube. MS21069/MS21070 Series are superseded by NASM21069/NASM21070 series respectively.
MS21078 Series Fixed Self-Locking Two-Lug Nutplates
Fixed self locking 2-lug nutplates with elastic insert and plain rivet holes. They replace respective AN366F series anchor nuts. Made from cadmium plated steel they are available in different Unified thread sizes.
NASM/MS21048/NAS680 Series Fixed Self-Locking Low Height Two-Lug CRES Nutplates
Fixed Low Height Self-Locking Two-Lug CRES nutplates. Made from Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRES) A286 (UNS S66 286) in 450 ° F and 800 ° F versions with a passivated finish they are same as those of MS21047series except that they are made from stainless steel and silver plated (800 ° F only). They have a nylon insert and are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain rivet or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lubricant (450 ° F only). MS21048 nutplates supercede AN362, AN366, NAS680 and they are superseded by NASM21048 series.The Part Identification Number (PIN) for MS21048 and the part number for NASM21048 are identical. The part numbers have not been changed.
MS21049/MS21050 Series Fixed Self-Locking Two-Lug Nutplates
Low height fixed self-locking two-lug reduced rivet spacing nutplates. MS21049 series nutplates are manufactured from cadmium plated steel while those in MS21050 series are produced from corrosion resistant steel and silver plated. They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21051/MS21052 Series Fixed Self-Locking One-Lug Nutplates
Fixed self-locking, low height, one lug, standard rivet spacing nutplates. MS21051 series nutplates are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while MS21052 anchor nuts are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21059/MS21060 Series Floating Self-Locking Low Height Two-Lug Nutplates
Floating low height self-locking, two lug anchor nuts. Those included in MS21059 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21060 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES) and silver plated. They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21055/MS21056 Series Fixed Self-Locking Low Height Corner Nutplates
Fixed self-locking, low height corner nutplates. MS21055 series nutplates are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while MS21056 nut plates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21059/MS21060 Series Floating Self-Locking Low Height Two-Lug Nutplates
Floating low height self-locking, two lug anchor nuts. Those included in MS21059 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21060 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES) and silver plated. They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21061/MS21062 Series Floating Self-Locking Low Height One-Lug Nutplates
Floating low height self-locking, one lug anchor nuts. Those included in MS21061 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21062 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21071/MS21072 Series Fixed Self-Locking One-Lug Miniature Nutplates
Fixed low height self-locking, one lug, reduced rivet spacing miniature nutplates. Those included in MS21071 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21072 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube. MS21071/MS21072 Series are superseded by NASM21071/NASM21072 series respectively.
MS21073/MS21074 Series Fixed Low Height Self-Locking Corner Miniature Nutplates
Fixed self-locking, low height corner miniature nutplates. Those included in MS21073 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21074 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with plain or countersunk rivet holes on each side and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21075/MS21076 Series Floating Low Height Self-Locking Two-Lug Reduced Rivet Spacing Nutplates
Floating self-locking, two lug, low height,reduced rivet spacing nutplates. Those included in MS21075 series are manufactured from cadmium plated carbon steel while the MS21076 nutplates are produced from corrosion resistant steel (CRES). They are available in different Unified thread sizes, with or without eyelets and come with or without a dry film lube.
MS21073/MS21074 Series Fixed Self-Locking Low Height Corner Miniature Nutplates
National Aerospace Standards (NAS) NAS1473 Series Floating Self-Locking Two-Lug Capped nutplates and their NAS1474 Series counterparts with reduced rivet spacing allow for a stronger, more secure hold when installing bolts on thin or unstable surfaces. The nutplates are capped, meaning the end of the bolt will be completely protected. Both are are manufactured from cadmium plated steel or corrosion resistant (stainless) steel (CRES). They come with or without lubrication. The NA prefix relates to metric standards. NAS1791/1792 Series Floating Self-Lock Nutplates w. Replaceable Nut Elements
NAS 1791 Series Floating Self-Locking Two-Lug Nut plates with replaceable nut elements and their NAS 1792 Series One-Lug counterparts form part of NAS high-strength, precision fasteners.
NA-0027/NA-0028 Series Metric Self-Locking Floating Two-Lug Nutplates
NA-0027/NA-0028 Series Metric Self-Locking Floating Two-Lug Nutplates form part of NAS high-strength, precision fasteners.
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AVIATIONEU NEW ERA Industrial (Commercial) Anchor Nuts
Extending the range of nutplates complying with different Military Specifications, anchor nuts for industrial (also known as commercial anchor nuts) applications are now offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines as cost effective alternatives to the respective OEM parts. They are offered in Standard and Miniature versions, different types/configurations (fixed or floating, one lug, two lugs, corner, etc.) in both in Metric and Unified thread types. Common materials used in Commercial anchor nuts are Steel and Carbon Steel Alloys such as 42CrMo4 steel and C1050 heat treated carbon steel , CRES (stainless steel) A-286 (**) alloy, Brass, Aluminum, INCONEL (***) alloy or other alloys depending on the manufacturer. Different offered surface finishes include anodizing, brushing, polishing, resin spraying, powder and black oxide coating, rust preventive oil, sandblasting, painting, different platings (laser engraving Zn, blue black Zn, Ni, Cr, Tin, Copper, titanium alloy galvanized, silver plating, electroplating, etc.)
Depending on the the anchor nut type and the manufacturer, the AVIATIONEU NEW ERA Commercial anchor nuts meet ISO and different other standards such as the German DIN, U.S. (ASME & ASTM, IFI, ANSI), British BS, Japanese JIS and others.
(*) Metric ISO thread (M ) standard in Europe. Designated by the letter M followed by the value of the nominal diameter (the max thread diameter) and the pitch separated by the sign “x”, both expressed in millimetres. Unified form thread designations, such as UNC (unified coarse) or UNF (unified fine), have a fixed number of threads per inch with the thread major diameter preceding the designation (e.g. 9/16”UNC or 9/16”UNF). UNC is the most commonly used for general purpose applications but UNF threads have a slightly higher breaking load capacity than the UNC.
(**) CRES A-286 alloy is iron-nickel-chromium based austenitic iron based material with additions of molybdenum and titanium known for its good strength and oxidation resistance especially at temperatures up to 1300°F (700°C). It is used in various components, such as aircraft and industrial gas turbines due to is high strength and superior fabrication. Alloy A286 characteristics include good machinability and oxidation resistance up to 800°C, very high corrosion resistance, high mechanical properties and strengths well retained up to 700°C and others.
(***) INCONEL is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation for a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys. They belong to the family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys, oxidation-corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat.