







Plastic Wing Nut is a tool free fastener manufactured through injection molding process using engineering plastics as the substrate. Its core design logic is to use wing shaped handles to achieve manual tightening/disassembly, while adapting to light load, non-metallic contact, and rapid maintenance scenarios through the lightweight, insulation, and corrosion resistance of plastic. The following analysis is conducted from six dimensions: structure, performance, application, selection, advantages and disadvantages, and trends:
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1. Core structure
Wing shaped handle:
• Shape: Double wing symmetrical design (similar to butterfly wings), single wing length 10-25mm, thickness 2-4mm, providing torque lever effect (manual torque can reach 0.5-1.5N · m).
Surface treatment: Roll patterns/anti slip protrusions to prevent slipping of hands.
• Threaded body:
Thread type: Standard metric/imperial (such as M6, 1/4-20 UNC), precision 6g level (universal level).
Thread length: 8-30mm (matched according to the application scenario).
• Neck transition:
• Diameter: Usually 0.5-1mm smaller than the larger diameter of the thread to prevent interference between the handle and the substrate.
• Strength: Thickened neck design (wall thickness ≥ 1.5mm) to avoid breakage when tightened.
2. Materials and Craftsmanship
• Substrate selection:
PA66+GF30%: High strength (tensile strength ≥ 80MPa), temperature resistance (-40 ºC~120 ºC), suitable for outdoor equipment.
POM (Saigang): self-lubricating (friction coefficient 0.15-0.25), low water absorption (0.2%), suitable for precision instruments.
PP (polypropylene): Low cost (unit price about 40% lower than PA66), food grade certified, used for household appliances.
• Molding process:
Injection molding: one-time molding, tolerance control ± 0.1mm, no seam between thread and handle.
• Secondary processing: Some high-end models have added ultrasonic welding metal inserts (such as stainless steel threaded sleeves) to enhance wear resistance.
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