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F ASTENERS S ELF-LOCKING S ELF-CLINCHING

SELF-LOCKING SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS

PEM self-locking fasteners (Type LK/LKS/LKA) permanently retain their inherent flexing action, permitting repeated use and effective prevailing locking torque. The unique PEMFLEX self-locking feature with EF or MD finishes, meet the locking torque requirements for 250F nuts of NASM25027 specification. The self-clinching feature is the same tried and proven design preferred and appreciated for fast, simple assembly. These fasteners do not protrude through the reverse side of the sheet and provide positive, permanent attachment with high torque-out (many times greater than locking torque) and pushout resistances.

PEM all-metal, self-locking fasteners are available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Types LK (steel) and LKS (stainless) are treated with a black dry film lubricant for better locking performance. Type LKA (aluminum) must be used with a lubricated screw. The PEM design utilizes two rugged, semicircular flexing jaws instead of several lesssupported segments. The greater ruggedness and retention of this PEMFLEX action prevents relaxation and loosening of the fastener in severe service.

This PEMFLEX design also protects the screw threads. Clearances obtained by only two interruptions of a full circumference, together with the spreading of the jaws by the entering screw, minimize the possibility of thread damage. Screws for use with PEM self-locking fasteners should be Class 3A fit or no smaller than Class 2A (metricClass 4h fit or no smaller than Class 6g) and long enough so that at least two threads project through PEMFLEX fasteners when tightened.

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LK

Part Number Designation

632

MD

Type and Material

Thread Code

Shank Code

Finish

LK-2

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Groove indicates metric part

All dimensions are in inches.

Thread Size .086-56 (#2-56) .112-40 (#4-40) .138-32 (#6-32) .164-32 (#8-32) .190-32 (#10-32)

UNIFIED

LK LK LK LK LK

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LKS LKS LKS LKS LKS LKA LKA LKA LKA 256NS 440 632 832 032 LKANS 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1NS 2 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .038 .054 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .040 .056 .172 .187 .219 .266 .171 .186 .218 .265 .165 .185 .220 .250 .250 .250 .312 .343 .312 .311 .300 .375 Thread Code Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1NS 2 A (Shank) Max. 0.97 1.38 0.97 1.38 0.97 1.38 0.97 1.38 Min. Sheet Thickness 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 Hole Size In Sheet +0.08 4.37 4.75 6.76 C Max. 4.35 4.73 6.73 7.9 D Max. 4.45 4.85 6.2 E Nom. 6.35 6.35 8.73 LKS LKS LKS LKS LKA M2.5NS M3 M4 M5 LKANS LKANS LKANS 7.92 7.75 9.53 Fastener Materials Standard Finishes Black, Dry-film Lubricant Over Zinc Phosphate (2) MD(4) MD(4) EF(4) Black Dry-film Lubricant (1) Optional Finish Heat-treated Carbon Steel 300 Series Stainless Steel 7075-T6 Aluminum Plain Black Dry-film Lubricant Per MIL-PRF-46010 Over Cadmium Chromate Prime(1)

Type Fastener Material Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum

Thread Code

Shank Code

A (Shank) Max.

Min. Sheet Thickness

Hole Size In Sheet +.003 -.000

C Max.

D Max.

E Nom.

T - .010 .135 .135 .145 .175 .205

Min. Dist. Hole C/L To Edge .156 .156 .187 .203 .218

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Size x Pitch

METRIC

Type Fastener Material Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum LK LK LK LK

T - 0.25 3.43 3.43 4.45 5.21

Min. Dist. Hole C/L To Edge 3.9 4 5.2 5.6

M2.5 X 0.45 M3 X 0.5 M4 X 0.7 M5 X 0.8

NS Not stocked. Available on special order only.

MATERIAL & FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

Threads Internal, ANSI B1.1, 3B/ ANSI/ASME B1.13M, 6H

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Thread Locking Performance

For Use In Sheet Hardness 70 or Less on the Rockwell B Scale 50 or Less on the Rockwell B Scale

Type LK LKS LKA(3)

NASM25027 (as applicable)

Part number codes for finishes

(1) (2) (3) (4)

EF finish on steel and stainless steel and MD finish on stainless steel provides a minimum of 100 hours of salt spray resistance. MD finish on steel provides a minimum of 24 hours of salt spray resistance. Aluminum mating screws must be lubricated. Check our web site for details on EF and MD finish specifications.
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LK-3

INSTALLATION 1. Punch or drill properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not

perform any secondary operations such as deburring.

.500 / 13 mm Dia. Min.

PUNCH

2. Insert fastener into the anvil hole and place the mounting hole
over the shank of fastener as shown in drawing to the right.

Break Corner .005 / 0.13 mm Max.

.218/ 5 mm Min.

3. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, apply squeezing force

until hexagonal flange contacts mounting sheet. Examples of installation forces are shown below. The sketch at the right indicates suggested tooling for applying these forces.
+.005 / +0.13 mm +.010 / +0.25 mm

ANVIL .500 / 13 mm Dia. Min.

PERFORMANCE DATA(1)
Thread Code
UNIFIED

Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

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PEMSERTER PRESSES

For best results we recommend using a PEMSERTER press for either manual or automatic installation of PEM LK, LKS, and LKA fasteners. For more information on our line of presses call 1-800-523-5321, or check our website.

Maximum Prevailing Torque In Locking Element (in. lbs.) 2.5 5

Installation (lbs.) 1600 2000 1600 2000 2400 2700 2700 3000 3200 3200

5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout (lbs.) 130 150 130 200 130 225 150 250 150 250

Test Sheet Material

Torque-out (in. lbs.) 20 30 25 35 25 45 45 50 90 105

Installation (lbs.) 3000 3000 3000 3000 4000 4300 4000 4300 4000 4300

Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (lbs.) 150 160 150 250 150 275 190 300 250 300

Torque-out (in. lbs.) 20 20 30 40 45 50 50 70 100 120

256 440 632 832 032

10 15 18

Thread Code
METRIC

Shank Code 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Maximum Prevailing Torque In Locking Element (Nm) 0.45 0.56 1.7

Test Sheet Material

Installation (kN) 7 9 7 9 12 12 12 12

5052-H34 Aluminum Pushout (N) 578 890 578 890 665 1110 665 1110

Torque-out (Nm) 2.8 3.9 2.8 3.9 5 5.6 10.1 11.8

Installation (kN) 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 18 18 18 19

Cold-rolled Steel Pushout (N) 665 1110 665 1110 845 1330 1110 1330

Torque-out (Nm) 3.4 4.5 3.4 4.5 5.6 7.9 11.3 13.5

M2.5 M3 M4 M5

(1) The installation, pushout and torque-out values reported are averages when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, panel material and installation procedure will affect this data. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. We will be happy to provide samples for this purpose.

RoHS compliance information can be found on our website.

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2.05

Specifications subject to change without notice. Check our website for the most current version of this bulletin.

LK-4

CAGE-46384