Chem-Set F1-RB23 No-Drill Female Bonding Fastener

Description

F1-RB23 Fastener is a no-drill female bonding fastener built around a female hex nut mounted on a 23 mm round baseplate. It is used where installers need a permanent threaded attachment point without drilling, tapping, or welding the substrate, which makes it a strong fit for metal panels, composites, stone assemblies, equipment housings, and other finished surfaces that should not be pierced.

F1-RB23 Fastener Benefits

• Bonded installation avoids drilling or backside access, which helps protect visible surfaces and closed assemblies.
• 23 mm round baseplate gives a compact footprint for tight layouts and smaller attachment zones.
• Female-thread format works well when the application calls for removable machine screws rather than a fixed stud.
• Available thread options on the live listing include 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 5/16-18, and 3/8-16.
• Can be specified in multiple base materials and plating options to better match the service environment.

Bonding fasteners like the F1-RB23 Fastener are commonly used when cosmetic finish, corrosion control, or thin-wall construction makes mechanical penetration a bad trade. They are also useful on assemblies that need bracket mounting, hardware attachment, or access-panel fastening after the main structure is already complete.

Common Applications for F1-RB23 Fastener

• Mounting brackets, clips, and covers on finished metal or composite panels.
• Creating female threaded points on stone, signage, and architectural assemblies.
• Equipment enclosures where weld distortion or backside access is a problem.
• Transportation and marine builds that need bonded rather than drilled hardware attachment.
• Retrofit jobs where a removable screw connection is needed on an existing surface.

Selection and Bonding Notes

Select the thread size first, then confirm adhesive choice, substrate prep, and clamp method based on the surface material. Clean, dry, abraded bonding surfaces usually give the best result, and cure time depends on the adhesive system chosen for the mount rather than the fastener itself.

Technical Details and Documentation

The live Chemical Concepts listing identifies this part as an F1 female hex nut on a 23 mm round baseplate, and the current specialty fastener reference sheet shows the RB23 base across multiple inch thread options. For broader fastening guidance and terminology, see Industrial Fasteners Institute. Review the fastener chart and your adhesive data sheet before release to production.

Ordering Help

This page covers a configurable family, so final selection should match thread, base material, and plating to the job environment. For related hardware styles, browse our bonding fasteners category.

Need help choosing thread size, adhesive, or base material for the substrate in front of you? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].