Die Buttons and Retainers
Die Buttons
The Die Button, held firmly in the die by the Retainer, forms the
part material into and around the Pierce Nut and undercuts and/or
clinches the nut corners to secure it in position. Additional
die buttons, other than those shown below, are available for special
applications. Consult your representative.

| Pierce Nut No. |
A |
B |
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| UP-13 |
25.4 mm |
23.80 mm |
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1.00 in. |
0.937 in. |
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| UP-21 |
31.75 mm |
30.15 mm |
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1.25 in. |
1.187 in. |
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| UP-37 |
31.75 mm |
30.15 mm |
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1.25 in. |
1.187 in. |
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| UP-39 |
31.75 mm |
30.15 mm |
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1.25 in. |
1.187 in |
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| UP-51 |
25.4 mm |
23.80 mm |
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1.00 in. |
.937 in. |
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| UP-65 |
25.4 mm |
23.80 m |
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1.00 in. |
.937 in. |
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| UP-99 |
38.10 mm |
36.49 mm |
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1.50 in. |
1.437 in. |
Die Button Retainers

| Retainer |
Nut Type |
X Dimension |
| MPRAM-100 |
UP-13, 51, 65 |
47.6 mm |
1.875 in |
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| MPRAM-125 |
UP-21, 37, 39, 43 |
47.6 mm |
1.875 in |
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| MPRAM-150 |
UP-99 |
47.6 mm |
1.875 in |
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