PennEngineering
PennEngineering
Corporate Headquarters – Danboro, PA
5190 Old Easton Rd.
Danboro, PA 18916
Phone: 215-766-8853
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-237-4736 (U.S. only)
Email: info@pemnet.com
Website: www.pemnet.com
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PEM® PreTect™ Thread Masking Plugs reduce labor and protect threads from paint and powder coating processes. PreTect™ Thread Masking Plugs are available for standard type self-clinching nuts in variety of thread sizes and materials.

Features include:

  • Fasteners are shipped with plugs already in place.
  • Plugs easily removed by end user with fine tip tool.
  • Plugs can withstand 482°F/250°C temperatures
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Thread Size

 .313-18 (5/16-18)

Thread Code

 0518

Shank Code

 2

A (Shank) Max.

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Plug Material

 Black Silicone Rubber

High Temperature Resistant

 482 ºF250 ºC

Plug Hardness

 Shore a 70
Rec. Min. Sheet Thickness1 .090 in

Hole Size in Sheet + .003 - .000

 .413 in

C Max.

 .412 in

E ± .010

 .500 in

T ± .010

 .230 in

PD

 0.275 in

PL

 0.036 in
Min. Dist. Hole C/L to Edge2 .38 in
For Use in Sheet Hardness3 HRB 80 / HB 150 or less

Thread Specification

 Internal, ASME B1.1, 2B

Fastener Material

 Heat-Treated Carbon Steel

Standard Finish

 Zinc plated per ASTM B633, SC1 (5µm), Type III, colorless

CAD Supplier

 PennEngineering® (PEM®)
  • 1 For maximum performance, we recommend that you use the maximum shank length for your sheet thickness.
  • 2 To minimize sheet distortion and maximize product performance, use a centerline-to-edge value greater or equal to the value specified.
  • 3 HRB - Hardness Rockwell “B” Scale. HB - Hardness Brinell.