Is a plate nut with a bolt equivalent shear and strength to the same size bolt with a nut and washer? Wondering if I could substitute a nut for a plate nut or if there is more to it due to strength, so it is more dependent on the situation.
that question cannot be answered as a generality. it depends on the application.
i would say that in a application that is 100% shear, it would not be a problem as the shear strength of the fastener is important factor. but, if there is any tension load, then all bets are off.
bob burns
RV-4 N82RB
The spec sheets for steel plate nuts K1000/MS21047 and K2000/MS21051 show the same axial strength as steel nylock nuts AN365/MS21044.
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