ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS: KTO U-Nuts

The KTO process is a method of standardization aimed at reducing the number of part numbers. The DaimlerChryslter Fastener Engineering team created a KTO U-Nut family that consists of 6 part numbers and will replace over 30 existing part numbers. In addition to part number reduction, the KTO U-Nut family offers some performance improvements over existing products.

KTO U-Nut Benefits:

  • Fits a large range of panel thickness (.5mm – 4.0mm)
  • Ergonomically friendly installation
  • The threaded barrel always stays perpendicular to panel
  • Property Class 8 Threaded Barrels
  • Available with or without prevailing torque
  • Supplied in PS5873L finish, which is suitable for interior and exterior automotive environments (other finishes available on request).
  • Minimizes scratches on painted panels
  • Minimizes distortion to plastic panels
  • Minimizes the gap required between mating panels

Download the brochure here.

For more information, contact EFC International:

St. Louis (Corporate) 800-888-3326 (fax: 314-434-2902)
Chicago 800-727-8466 (fax: 630-539-7070)
Atlanta 800-541-9019 (fax: 770-663-8484)

Explore other EFC Engineering Solutions on-line at:  www.efc-intl.com

#ES0032 10/2007

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