Product Name
Keep-Nut Wing-Nuts Accessory
Brief Description
A tool-free fastening accessory, specifically a wing nut, designed to be used with the Keep-Nut press-in self-anchoring threaded insert system. It enables quick and easy assembly and disassembly of components in various solid and compact materials.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Securing under-mount sinks to countertops.- Fastening ventilated facades, cladding, and wall panels.- Furniture assembly and interior décor.- Kitchen and sanitary elements.- Various DIY projects requiring frequent adjustments or quick release.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Countertop- Construction/ Building Services- Furniture- Cabinet & Woodworking- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Sign & Display- Prosumer
Special and Unique Features
- Tool-free tightening and loosening due to its ergonomic "wing" design.- Provides a secure, easily adjustable, and reusable fastening solution.- When used with Keep-Nut inserts, it allows for mechanical anchoring in solid materials without the need for resins or adhesives.- Enables quick installation and removal, minimizing downtime.
Key Properties
- Material: Typically 304 stainless steel, offering durability and corrosion resistance.- Thread Sizes: Available in various standard and metric thread sizes (e.g., 1/4in 20, 10-24, 10-32, 4MM, 6MM).- Design: Features two large wings for manual grip and operation.- Compatibility: Designed to thread onto posts or studs associated with the Keep-Nut insert system.
Surface Compatibility
(Note: This refers to the Keep-Nut insert, which the wing nut accessory works with)- Granite, Marble, Quartz, Solid Surface materials (e.g., Corian®).- HPL (High-Pressure Laminate), Glass, Fiber Cement.- Composites, Carbon, Hard Plastics, Natural Stone.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Standard nuts requiring a wrench or other tools.- Quick-release fasteners such as quarter-turn nuts or Dzus fasteners.- Cam locks, often used in furniture assembly.- Other types of threaded inserts combined with standard nuts.
Comparison Note
The Keep-Nut Wing-Nuts Accessory stands out for its tool-free operation and quick adjustability, making it a superior choice over standard nuts for applications requiring frequent assembly, disassembly, or adjustments. When paired with the Keep-Nut self-anchoring insert, it offers a robust, invisible, and adhesive-free fastening solution for solid and compact materials, unlike many traditional inserts that may require epoxies or specialized undercut holes.
