Military
Nut Plates
Mumbai · India
Why a Riveted Captive Nut Genuinely Matters
A standard nut and bolt joint assumes both sides of the connection are reachable — one hand turning the screw, another holding the nut steady on the far side. That assumption breaks down completely inside a wing box, a sealed access panel, or any enclosed sheet metal structure where the far side of the panel simply cannot be reached during final assembly or later maintenance.
A nut plate solves this permanently rather than working around it each time. The nut plate itself — a small pressed-steel or CRES bracket with a floating or fixed nut captured within it — is riveted directly to the panel’s blind side once, during initial fabrication. From that point forward, every technician who needs to install or remove that screw only ever works from the single accessible face; the nut is simply always there, correctly positioned, with nothing to hold or align on the far side ever again.
Akbar Fasteners Pvt. Ltd. exports to over 50 countries, and our nut plate range is manufactured across fixed and floating configurations, verified by installation and load testing under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
Where This Category Genuinely Applies
Solves the Blind-Side Problem
Permanently mounted captive nut eliminates the need to reach the far side of a panel ever again.
Faster, Single-Person Assembly
One technician installs the screw from the accessible face with no second person needed on the far side.
Repeatable Maintenance Access
Nut position never shifts or gets lost between removals, simplifying every future maintenance cycle.
Verified Rivet & Thread Integrity
Batch testing confirms genuine rivet attachment strength and thread engagement, not just correct sizing.
Nut Plate Configuration Options
Fixed Nut Plate
Nut rigidly mounted in the plate body, for locations where precise, unchanging screw alignment is required.
Floating Nut Plate
Nut allowed limited lateral movement within the plate, accommodating minor hole misalignment during assembly.
Single-Lug Attachment
One rivet attachment point, for lighter-duty applications or where space for a second rivet is limited.
Double-Lug Attachment
Two rivet attachment points for higher torque resistance and more secure panel mounting.
Fixed vs Floating Nut Plates
Confirming how tightly the hole alignment can genuinely be controlled during assembly determines which nut plate type actually fits. This table is the quick reference we use with buyers before quoting.
| Aspect | Fixed Nut Plate | Floating Nut Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Nut Movement | None — rigidly fixed | Limited lateral float allowed |
| Alignment Tolerance | Requires precise hole location | Accommodates minor misalignment |
| Best Suited For | Tightly controlled assembly | Field assembly, less precise tooling |
| Typical Use | Precision machined structure | General sheet metal panel attachment |
Nut Plate Specification Details
Materials We Manufacture In
- Carbon/Alloy Steel Cadmium / Zinc-Nickel Plated
- Corrosion-Resistant Steel 300 Series, Passivated
- Aluminum Weight-Critical Applications
- Locking Feature Nylon Insert / Deformed Thread
How Nut Plates Are Installed
- Method Riveted to Panel
- Lugs Single or Double
- Testing Rivet Pull-Through / Torque
- Quality Batch Sampled
Available Dimensions
- Thread Size #4 – 1/4″ (Inch Series)
- Panel Thickness Custom to Application
- Configuration Fixed / Floating
- Custom Sizes On Request
Application Areas
Wherever a screw needs to be installed and removed from one side only, repeatedly, over the life of the structure.
Aircraft Access Panel Attachment
maintenance access panels
Wing Box & Sealed Structure
no far-side access
Defense & Military Vehicle Panels
equipment access covers
Rocket & Launch Vehicle Access Doors
captive nut fastening
Electronics Rack & Server Panels
equipment covers
Marine & Naval Equipment Panels
access panel attachment
UAV & Drone Structure
attachment for drone shells
General Blind-Side Fastening
captive, one-side-serviceable nut
Standard Export Documentation
Prepared as standard practice for every nut plate shipment.
Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
Heat number, chemical composition, and mechanical property verification for every lot.
Rivet Attachment Test Records
Batch-level testing confirming genuine rivet pull-through and attachment strength.
Certificate of Conformance
Confirms the shipment matches the purchase order configuration/material specification in full.
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Confirms India as country of manufacture for destination customs purposes.
NABL Accredited Test Reports
Independent mechanical and dimensional testing available on request for critical applications.
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Itemized value, Incoterm, and detailed carton/weight breakdown for customs clearance.
Internationally Recognised Standards Coverage
Related Fastener Grades & Materials
MS20426 Countersunk Rivets
Our solid rivet range, commonly used to attach nut plates to sheet metal panels.
View MS20426 →MIL-F-19700 Panel Fasteners
Our quarter-turn quick-release panel fastener specification, often paired with nut plates.
View MIL-F-19700 →MIL-N-25027 Self-Locking Nuts
Our self-locking nut specification, sharing the same locking insert philosophy used in nut plates.
View MIL-N-25027 →Fasteners Manufacturer & Exporter to the USA
Our broader capability manufacturing to ASTM/ASME and US federal/military standards.
View USA Export Guide →Need a Captive Nut
on the Blind Side?
Tell us your panel thickness, thread size, and access constraints — we’ll confirm the right fixed or floating configuration and quote with full documentation. Akbar Fasteners Pvt. Ltd. responds within 24 hours.
Sales: +91 724 0000 733 · Support: +91 800 9315 333 · sales@akbarfasteners.in