T-Nut ZP

Product Introduction

• Standard Name: T-Nut or Teenut (T-shaped nut).

• Common Names: T-shaped nut, barbed nut, furniture nut.

• Product Definition: A specialized nut featuring a long, flat side profile, with one end incorporating flange claws or barbs and the opposite end containing internal threads. Designed for soft materials such as wood and composite panels, it is pressed or hammered into pre-drilled holes. The barbs or flange claws embed into the material's reverse side, providing robust pull-out resistance to form a secure, reusable metal threaded connection point.

T-Nut ZP Key Features

• Zinc Plated (ZP): Provides basic rust protection and a metallic sheen, enhancing corrosion resistance,

  suitable for indoor or mildly humid environments.

• T-type or claw-type design: Features claws (usually 3-4) or a T-slot structure on the bottom for easy

  hammering into wood or embedding into aluminum profiles, preventing rotation.

• Material and Strength: Commonly made of carbon steel, medium strength; precision internal threads

  conforming to DIN 508 or similar standards.

• Various sizes: Diameters M4-M12, claw type for wood, slot type for profiles.

• Advantages: Quick installation, reliable anti-loosening, economical and practical, but not suitable for

  high loads or extreme corrosion.

Working Principle

• Embedded Installation: Claws are hammered into the wood or the T-head slides into the slot; the

  claws/edges embed into the material to prevent rotation.

• Threaded Fit: The internal thread matches the bolt, generating axial clamping force through rotation.

• Load Distribution: The bottom flange or claws evenly distribute pressure, and the zinc plating provides

  corrosion protection.

• Anti-Loosening Control: The embedded design resists vibration-induced loosening; the principle

  involves mechanical locking and friction.

Product Applications

• Furniture Manufacturing: Embedded panels secure legs or fittings, such as tables, chairs, or cabinets.

• Aluminum Profile Frames: Slides into T-slots to connect brackets, racks, or workbenches.

• DIY and Woodworking: Home repairs or wall climbing panel securing; the claw design provides a

  strong grip.

• Machinery Equipment: Assemble light machine tools or transport supports.

• Climbing Walls: Secure climbing points; the zinc plating ensures durability indoors.